Kids love projects with their hand and foot prints. It really gives them ownership to their artwork. Check out this simple and creative craft:
What you need:
By Jennifer G on 08/22/07 in Children, Featured, Columns, Activities, Editor Picks, Fun Well Done
Let’s face it, coming up with craft projects can be a hassle. Watch this episode of Clever Parents TV for pre-packaged craft kits for kids ages 18 months to 11, tips for hosting a puppy party and learning to live with things that bite (and no, we’re not talking about that pesky two year old next door).
By Kris on 08/19/07 in Children, Video, Main Feature, Pediatrician's Perspective, Fun Well Done, Living with Kids and Dogs
The Newspaper Tree
This one is really easy. All you need is newspaper and a paper towel roll.
For younger children: Roll up the newspaper and insert it into paper towel tube. Have children tear the newspaper to make leaves. (In the photo the tree with ripped leaves is on the left.)
For children who can use scissors: Roll up the newspaper and insert it into the paper towel tube. Have children cut the newspaper to make leaves. You can fold the leaves like an accordion for a cool effect (pictured right). Read the rest »
By Jennifer G on 06/26/07 in Featured, Columns, Running With Scissors, Activities, Fun Well Done
Looking for a fun and fun and easy craft for young children? You’ll love these hand print flowers (and so will they!).
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By Jennifer G on 05/29/07 in Children, Featured, Columns, Activities, Editor Picks, Fun Well Done
We’re convinced that half the reason we send kids to pre-school is the craft projects. It is far easier to send our little ones off than it is to have a decent supply of glue, glue sticks, construction paper, glitter, popsicle sticks, scissors, feathers, pom poms and whatever else. And who has the space to store it all? And clean up? Forget it, especially if you aren’t born with the ‘craft’ gene. And studies indicate that 40% of moms and 98.7% of dads are craft gene deficient.
Fortunately, there is a solution to all your craft problems courtesy of Fun Well Done run by the very clever, more on that, Jennifer Giattino. Read the rest »
By Clever Parents Editors on 05/7/07 in Children, Parentrepreneur, Featured, Editor Picks, 2007 Business Spotlights, Online Boutique of the Week, Fun Well Done
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