My preschool class is learning about laughter and celebrations. I thought of this craft for them to do. It’s a clown. You will need fruit netting ( like on Asian Pears), construction paper, foam paper, a marker, small plastic jars with lids ( found at Michael’s), and cupcake liners. Make a clown face with markers…Read more »
Category: art work
Easy Ornament
Here is a project I tried with my preschoolers. You will need a clear ball ornament, preferably plastic. Have 2 different colors of acrylic or enamel paint. JoAnne’s usually has a good sale on them this time of year. Prepare a work area by putting down old newspapers. Place the ornament in a plastic or…Read more »
McDino?
I was visiting my nephew and came across this dinosaur near McDonald’s. McDino anyone?
Shadow Boxes
The theme of this week’s preschool lesson is we care about the Earth. For this craft project we made shadow boxes. It was a fun project as it made things stand out. You will need: recycled boxes, about tissue box big old cards & calendar pictures animal & tree stickers clear glue plastic figures like…Read more »
Halloween Delights
My husband and daughter delight in decorating our yard each year for Halloween. This year, they also put costumes on our dogs.
Creative Musings
I love art and anything creative that amuses me. I liked these wood carvings on a road trip in Oregon.
City Art
Every city has their own artists and Auburn, WA is no exception. I walked around the downtown area and took these photos of some sculptures done by local artists.
Crafty Mother’s Day Gifts
Do you need craft ideas for your preschooler to make for Mother’s Day? You can find stickers at stores like Joanne’s or Michael’s craft stores and blank cards. Have the kids decorate the card with the stickers. Another idea is to make tissue flowers for Mom. You will need about five layers of colored tissue…Read more »
Lion Puppet
Here is a simple craft for children. You will need a paper lunch sack, glue, construction paper, and a picture of a lion. Cut out a tongue out of red construction paper. Make teeth of white paper. Open the fold of the sack and glue the tongue and teeth. Next, glue your lion’s head on…Read more »