Fourth of July Crafts for Kids
American Flag Sand Painting Supplies Needed: 4 c white sand Mix 1/3 of the sand with 1 1/2 Tbsp dry red tempera paint. Mix another 1/3 with 1 1/2 Tbsp dry blue tempera paint and leave the remaining sand white. Draw a flag design on sturdy cardboard or glue a paper copy of the American flag onto a piece of sturdy cardboard. Working with one color at a time, spread glue over the marked-off design, sprinkle the colored sand over it, let dry, then shake off extra sand. Repeat the process with the other colors. When dry, seal with clear plastic spray. You can find a coloring page of the American flag 
3-D Paper Stars These three-dimensional stars look so attractive and especially hanging where they will be seen from all sides. Supplies Needed: red, white and blue cardstock(or similar thick paper) Draw a large star on each of the colored pieces of cardstock, or use this star template.
USA Windsock Supplies Needed: 8 1/2 x 11 inch white craft foam sheet 1. Draw and cut out several stars from the blue foam sheet. Craft KitsYou might also like these patriotic craft kits: Theme Related BooksHappy 4th of July, Jenny Sweeney! Treat IdeasWilton Icing Decorations
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Creative Playdough Ideas for Kids is a 32 page e-book that is downloadable in PDF format, and provides simple, step by step instructions for a variety of creations with full color photos throughout. Playdough creations include cat, turtle, lion, snail, pig, snowman, snake, two rose methods, daisy, daffodil, ladybug, faces, cup and saucer, a heart of flowers, fruit and butterfly. Click here for more details: |
Wow! LITTLE KIDS CRAFTS FOR ALL SEASONS
Whether you are a Pre-School Teacher, Day Home provider or a busy Mom with little kids trying to find some inside activities on a cold/rainy day, here is a great resource for many more craft ideas for little kids. It is jam packed (200pages) full of great age-appropriate crafts. As a thank you for buying the book Chris Yates (the author) gives you the second book free. You can download this ebook or get the printed version.It's called Little Kid Crafts For All Seasons |
ABC Fun & 1-2-3ABC Fun & 1-2-3 is a preschool programme that gives you alphabet-based activities each week, alphabet crafts, alphabetized nursery rhymes, number and counting activities, as well as a list of recommended, quality children's stories to read aloud together as you and your children adventure through the alphabet, one letter per week. All the hard work and planning is done for you - for less than $1 per week, you just open up the book and start the A-B-C fun! For more details Click Here! |