Crafting with kids

  • “I’m Melting!”

    I have been so inspired by whats been done with Perler Beads. Like, this Tardis (from Dr. Who). Man is that spectacular. (You can find the pattern here. Thanks Kyoti) I finally picked up the most bas...
    May 23, 2013 6 Comments

  • Preschool Project: Shaving Cream Pictures

    I found this idea posted on Pinterest and followed the link to Getting Messy with Ms. Jessie. Then I tried it with my favorite Tuesday kids. Here is how it goes: Supplies: trays shaving cream (in a ...
    May 01, 2013 1 Comment

  • Preschool Project: Feather Butterfly Magnets

    Today’s Preschool Project involves feathers. We worked on matching skills, and “reflection” (as in, both sides the same.) Supplies: feathers foam sheets (from the craft store) magn...
    Mar 14, 2013 1 Comment

  • Handmade Valentines

    Do you still have time for Hand Made Valentines? You Bet! You still have time to make them AND mail them if you want!! I sat down with my artist and we made ours this weekend. We had to make enough f...
    Feb 11, 2013 3 Comments

  • Preschool Project: Handmade Holiday Cards

    Time for another Preschool Project. And as the season dictates, we made holiday cards. The idea was to make large size greeting cards for the teachers’ holiday well wishes. Supplies: poster siz...
    Dec 13, 2012 2 Comments

  • Preschool Project: Paper Strip Pumpkins

    I have seen these pumpkins on the internet, and I decided to try them with the kiddos. Supplies: Orange construction paper green or brown pipe cleaners scissors hole punch I cut the construction p...
    Oct 30, 2012 1 Comment

  • Preschool Project: Happy Birthday!

    Preschool Project is a series that we are running about stuff to do with little kids. It focuses on the process more than the end result, and on the learning and doing more than on perfection. This we...
    Oct 16, 2012 3 Comments

  • Frogect Runway

    Our friend Jelly Bean has always loved “Froggy” She carries him at all times. In order to avoid the dreaded loss, there are several froggies “in play” at any given time. But li...
    Oct 15, 2012 2 Comments

  • Preschool Project: Underwater World

    (The Preschool Projects are pieces that I would like to share with the understanding that there is an emphasis on the process more than the product itself. Doing something with the little people requi...
    Sep 11, 2012 No Comments

  • Preschool Project: Strawberry Basket Houses

    Time for another Preschool Project, brought to you by the newest teacher in the co-op corps! (The Preschool Projects are pieces that I would like to share with the understanding that there is an empha...
    Sep 04, 2012 2 Comments

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