By Samantha Penguins. They are some of the most majestic and tough birds around. The largest group of all penguins, is the Emperor Penguin. Our paper plate penguin project is a replica of the Emperor Penguin. If you can’t quite recall what the Emperor Penguin is or what the importance of this bird is, then think …
There are lots of ways to create a snowflake. We have a few of them on our site. Each craft that you run across, will give you the ability to see snowflakes a little differently. Doing this, is very important for children, because nothing is ever the same for them. You can drive the same …
By Samantha Do you remember making paper snowflakes in school? You would start out with a single sheet of rounded paper and fold it many times. Once folded, you’d break out the scissors and start your design phase. When you were done, it came out with that perfect hexagonal symmetry that is typical of snowflakes. …
By Samantha What does it take to have the complete attention of a child? A project with as much personality as them, of course. Have you ever thought about why video games and cartoons have the profound effect of stimulating kids for hours? It is not just because they can sit on their bottoms and …
By Samantha As you drive around after a snow storm, what is the number one thing you are bound to see? Other than snow, of course? It will be a snowman or some version of the snow people ‘world’. The best thing about these snow people children create, is that not one is exactly alike. …
By Samantha Frosty used to be the main man for kids during these cold winter months. We would all sit around watching and waiting for the most packable snow, just to steal Dad’s hat and scarf to make our own snowman. With our imaginations, we could do anything with Frosty. Today, it seems that a …
A major snowstorm is expected to hit the East coast of the United States today. Many children will have to stay indoors instead of being able to play outside, but they still can make a snowman! The following art activities are perfect if you are looking for indoor activities to do with your students or …
Paper doilies give a festive air when you use them at a special occasion on a tray or to serve hors d’oeuvres. The lacy look of paper doilies made me think of snow and that gave me the idea for this snowman surrounded by snowflakes. Make this craft project on a blue paper background to …
Snow is falling and the kids are all excited to go out and play in the snow. What’s more exciting than rolling a snowball so that it gets bigger and bigger and then build a snowman with it! Put a carrot in its face, stones for his eyes and mouth and a hat on his …