In this craft, tinfoil and cardboard are beautifully transformed into Norse Runes. Long ago, Viking scribes wrote in “runes.” Runes were a written code. They were used to record history, send messages, label valuable objects, and to case magic spells. Norse runes were created using only straight lines. This made them easier to carve into… Continue reading Tinfoil Norse Runes – A Craft for Kids
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Indoor Snow Play – A Simple Sensory Activity
Encourage your child’s exploration of our world with this easy snow play sensory activity! Children are so eager to explore the world we live in. Looking. Questioning. Tasting. Touching. Harness your child’s natural curiosity with this simple sensory activity for kids. It’s so simple to set up, I almost feel silly sharing it here on… Continue reading Indoor Snow Play – A Simple Sensory Activity
Mittens – A Math Drawing Game for Kids
Math and art are a powerful combination! Kids will develop their number sense while creating these cozy mitten drawings. This mitten drawing has a sneaky (and fun) math component. How many shapes or lines are drawn onto each mitten will be determined by the roll of a dice. By incorporating dice rolling into this art… Continue reading Mittens – A Math Drawing Game for Kids
Dragon Puppet Craft for Kids – with free printable!
Celebrate Lunar New Year with this cardboard craft for kids! Children will enjoy creating and playing with these dragon puppets! In Chinese culture, dragons are a symbol of good luck, strength, health. They are also an important element of the annual Lunar New Year celebration. This cardboard craft not only develops fine motor skills and… Continue reading Dragon Puppet Craft for Kids – with free printable!