Tooth Fairy Envelope Craft
Kid’s love the tooth fairy and here’s a craft that they can make to save and put under their pillow when they start to lose their teeth. Here’s a cute poem to include in the envelope:
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Train from Shapes
This craft is a great way to teach children their shapes in a fun way. Just cut out shapes in different colors of construction paper and follow the pattern. They’ll be having so much fun making their train that they won’t even realize they just learned something!
Snowman Juice Box Craft
This craft is fun way to teach children about reusing objects to make new objects. Turn an empty juice box into a cute snowman!
Cup of Hot Chocolate Craft
This craft is a great choice to make on a snowy, wintery day. Then make the real deal so the kids can enjoy a cup of real hot chocolate to go along with their craft.
Give a Pig a Pancake Bookmark
Pigs are one of those animals that everyone just loves, and there are so many good books and movies about pigs, from Babe to If You Give a Pig a Pancake. Today, we’re going to make a Give a Pig a Pancake bookmark.
Pair of Mittens Craft
Mitten crafts are so cute and this one is no exception. The kids will love connecting their red mittens with yarn. Guess, what, kids? Now they can’t get lost!
Opposites Book
January 31 is Opposite Day and kids just love this day because they think it’s so funny. Try teaching them what opposite means with some easy examples, like turning the light in the room on/off, sitting in their chairs and standing up, or having their eyes open and closed. Once they understand the basics, have them make their own Opposite Book.
Supplies
- Construction paper or manila paper (9 x 12)
- Hole punch
- Yarn or ribbon
- Pencils
- Crayons/markers
- Stapler (optional)
- Kraftykid Opposites Book template
Instructions:
1. Print the Kraftykid Opposites Book template and fold the paper in half and punch three holes on the side. Add as many blank pages as you want.
2. Use the yarn or ribbon to bind the book, by running a piece of the yarn or ribbon through each hole and tying it. You can also staple the pages together, instead of using the hole punch, yarn, or ribbon.
3. Use the Kraftykid sample Black/White as a way to explain opposites. Do the next couple of pages together. Start with easy concepts, like hot and cold and have them draw something hot and something cold into the second page of their book.
4. Continue with more opposite pairs, like big and small, soft and hard, ect.
5. Once they understand the concept of opposites, they can continue on their own.
6. When they are finished drawing the pictures, let your students color them.
7. Let them share their examples with their classmates.
Old Fashioned Doorknob Hanger
Everybody likes a little privacy! I remember when my son was five he made a doorknob hanger for his room and wrote “No Babies Allowed, or Any of Your Baby Friends” to keep out his 2 ½ year old twin brothers and their pals. It still makes me laugh!
Supplies:
- Kraftykid Doorknob Hanger template
- Cardstock
- Colored markers
- Scissors
Instructions:
1. Print the Kraftykid Doorknob template and cut out along the solid lines.
2. Have children use markers, crayons, ect. to decorate their hangers.
They can practice writing their name in on the printed template. between QUIET – (THEIR NAME) AT WORK!. If desired, they can put a photo of themselves at the top.
Nested Russian Craft Garland Craft
These Matrioska dolls from Russia are a great craft to teach your children how to match by color, design, shape and size. It is also a great multi-cultural craft to teach children about different toys children play with in different counties. When done, hang them around the room for a classroom decoration.
Supplies:
- Kraftykid Nested Russian Doll template
- 12 inch length of yarn (1 per child)
- Scissors
- Glue
Instructions:
1. Print 2 copies the Kraftykid Nested Russian Doll template and cut out.
2. Have the children cut and put into matching piles.
3. Take a matching pair and apply glue on both sides (inside).
4. Stick string in between the two pieces (along the top) and press firmly.
5. Repeat for each pair leaving about two inches between each set.
6. Hang them around the room as decoration.
Winnie the Pooh Bookmark
This craft is a great choice to celebrate Winnie the Pooh Day. This easy to make bookmark might even encourage your children to love to read with Mom and Dad and give them a way to save their spot in the book so they can continue next night. It’s never too early to create a love of reading!
Supplies:
- Kraftykid Winnie the Pooh Bookmark template
- Scissors
- Glue
Instructions:
- Print the Kraftykid Winnie the Pooh Bookmark template and cut out the pieces (face, ears, red strip, nose, honey pot).
- Glue in place using the picture as a sample.
- Allow to dry and have each child write their names on their bookmark.