Fun Crafts for Preschoolers

I started doing crafts and theme units with my daughter last winter, during my newborn son's morning naps.  I hope these give you some fun ideas, and I really hope you'll try them and let me know how they went for you -- and suggest your own ideas for me to post!  Have fun, and don't be afraid to get messy.  :)

Monday, December 20, 2010

what can you build with marshmallows and toothpicks?

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We had some marshmallows. We had some toothpicks. The kid brother was napping. So, we made "a marshmallow palace." The "Sl...

salt and ice

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The other morning, Nora saw her dad salting our icy driveway, and asked why. I asked her, "Why do YOU think we spread salt on an icy...
Thursday, December 16, 2010

The Rock Menagerie

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This is "a yellow dog," specifically designed as a Christmas gift for a dog-loving member of the family.

rockin' out!

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Funny-Face Pet Rocks (invented by Nora)....she even drew her own plans: They just make me smile. (This is a pair of whales.) We just pa...

Magic Crystal Ornaments

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These ornaments grow as if by magic!! (as seen on Ordinary Life Magic ) You will need: Pipe Cleaners Glass Jars Borax (Borax is a ...

Whew!

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Nora went on a binge....the good kind. She couldn't stop painting cinnamon ornaments! Here she is, proud of her finished product. (A...

Cinnamon Dough for Ornaments

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Cinnamon dough smells heavenly! It makes a great, air-or-oven-drying dough for ornaments, figurines, whatever you like. You'll need...

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When your ornaments are dry, paint them with any acrylic paints. If you finish a few and get distracted, you can always just paint your o...

Papier Mache Christmas Forest

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We found these papier mache cones at Michael's for $1.29 - $1.49 each; painted them with acrylics we had lying around; and affixed some...
Monday, November 15, 2010

Science Project: Homemade Lava Lamp

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Well, if my child does not remember that "oil and water don't mix" by NOW, there's nothing I can do for her.... You wil...
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Sunday, October 10, 2010

save those cardboard thingies

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This cardboard insert once held some punch-out game pieces. It's the kind of thing my husband would chuckle at me for saving, but.... ...
Monday, September 13, 2010

Tissue Paper Art

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I apologize in advance for the poor-quality photos in this post. My "good" camera was in the shop! Here is a simple way to make...
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