Engaging your children in arts and crafts at home doesn’t have to be complicated. You don’t need a million supplies or spend a ton of money. You will need some patience and a realistic attitude. Most crafts don’t last a long time. Don’t worry you aren’t doing anything wrong, once you have been crafting a while you will figure out what your child likes to do the most and adjust. Wear washable clothes ( you and the kids) , make sure nothing close by could be ruined by flying paint or glitter and enjoy!
Here are 5 easy peasy crafts that you can do with 5 or fewer materials. Told you it can be easy!
Allie is the brilliant, creative mom behind No Time for Flashcards – a must-see resource for parents looking for craft projects and children’s book recommendations. I know I’ll be hitting up the Letter of the Week posts to help Preschool Boy with shape and sound recognition. Follow No Time for Flash Cards on Twitter and Facebook for the latest projects and parenting discussions.
Kate
January 18, 2010Allie, thank you for this post! I am really making an effort to do more crafts and projects with my kids at home. My son does plenty at school, but I want to get in on the fun, too. And I’m excited to get my daughter in on the action, too.
I can’t wait to try some of these projects – and I LOVE that they only need a few materials. My house is craft challenged to say the least!
Shannon Kelly
January 18, 2010Love the rainbow craft! We just studied those, so we’ll be doing that for sure.
Paula
January 18, 2010We love Allie! Glad you got to feature her today!
I think we’ll plan to do the ladybug this week while older brother is in school
Desiree Fawn
January 18, 2010Fabulous and completely inspirational as always!
Sara Elizabeth @ Geeky Pet Mommy
January 18, 2010That recycled rainbow is actually really beautiful. I could see doing a lot of art that style, and hanging it in the living room. Hmmmm….
Sheryl
January 19, 2010I like the rainbow art, creative indeed…must do that one with my little one!
Jennifer H
January 22, 2010What a great idea w/the potato masher!
Lauren Foster
January 28, 2010Thanks for this!! I’m going to be trying to do more crafts with the little man!! I LOVE the rainbow idea!
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