Kids Crafts for February, Spring Break Crafts and Valentine Crafts

February Kids Craft Club: Treasure Boxes

Treasure Chest Crafts, Mardis Gras Piggy Bank Craft The February Kids Craft Club package is brought to you by the colours Red, Pink and Purple!  February is all about treasures and special mail, so we thought some Treasure Boxes were in order.  Assemble materials into a keepsake box, mail container, or piggy bank, and decorate with a selection of colourful craft supplies and shapes.   Join the Kids Craft Club before February 23rd to get your Treasure Boxes package.   Easy for you and fun for your kids, the Kids Craft Club sparks creativity with new eco-friendly crafts every month.

 


March Kids Craft Club: Rainbows and Butterflies

March Crafts for Kids Rainbow crafts pot of gold crafts mobile craft butterfly craft The March Kids Craft Club package is brought to you by the entire rainbow!!   This month look for butterflies to arrive at your door, in all the colours of the rainbow!  Make a rainbow mobile, decorate butterflies, or make a spring collage!  But wati!!  Which colour of the rainbow is MISSING??  How can you add that colour into your creations?  Start your  Kids Craft Club subscription with the March crafts by noting ‘March’ in your order.  Subscribe here.

Spring Break Craft Supply Package Available Now!

Spring Crafts and Spring Craft Supplies

$19.99
(Available in limited qty)

Families are already starting to plan for spring break, and there’s no doubt that the kids will be looking for something fun to do around the house!  Stock up on spring crafts with this craft supply package!  Includes:

  • lacing disk, thread, and needle
  • Sticky butterfly collage board
  • 4 piece plain puzzle to decorate
  • Weather weaving mat and weaving strips
  • Bird or butterfly stained glass shape
  • Cardstock Flower to decorate
  • Decorating supplies (papers, shred, shapes, etc) & idea guide

ORDER TODAY!


Valentines Day Fruit Party

Valentines Day party Snack Ideas Planning a Valentines Day celebration?  Anastasia over at Heathly Mama, has taken care of the food menu.  Try one, or all of her healthy treat ideas on Valentines Day!   See her recipes here, and be sure to scroll to the bottom for some easy craft ideas too!

Valentines Day – 3 Easy Valentine Card Ideas

Make Valentines Day Cards for the whole class
 

Here are three easy craft ideas that will get the kids engaged and excited about Valentines day.  Fun crafts that don’t take a lot of time to complete and use very basic supplies.  We even have one that’s inspired by our son and is geared towards boys.  Your child can make one for everyone in his or her class!

Valentines Day Craft Ideas

Heart wreath by random-mom.com

source: random-mom.com

View our collection of Valentine Craft Ideas on our latest crafty pin board.  Fantastic craft ideas from across the web

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How to Get Ready for Craft Time

Kids come with different ages, interests, and aptitudes, so it’s no surprise that some kids would choose to spend all day working on crafts while others would prefer playing soccer or climbing on a jungle gym.  But whether your child is ultra-crafty or mildly uninterested, there’s no disputing the contribution craft time makes to early childhood development – fine motor skills, creativity, and logical thinking (to name a few) are all challenged in different ways through craft projects. Knowing your child’s preferences and aptitudes will help ensure a successful craft time for everyone.  Here are a few things to think about when you’re planning to get crafty:

1. Who will be doing the craft project(s)?  Does your child like to work solo or do they prefer to work together with you?

Some kids like to work independently and will need minimal help getting started, while others may look to mom or dad for their contribution, as they’re using the time to socialize with their adults.  If your child works independently, you can check in with them periodically, while the social child will need more of your focused attention.

2. How much structure does your child like?  Do they prefer a lot of guidance before they jump into crafts, or do they just want to dive in?

If your child likes structure, you could make some suggestions for craft projects, or show them how they can use craft materials.  If they prefer to dive in, it’s probably enough just to have the craft supplies available to them so they can get started

3. What is your child’s attention span?  Which craft supplies should be used?

Keep craft projects simple and open ended if your child is quick to move on to new activities.  If you child likes to focus for longer periods of time, more elaborate projects can be planned.  Choose supplies that are easily managed by the kids – if they can’t control the amount of glue or paint they pour out, put dollops of these items onto an old plastic lid and use popsicle sticks or paint brushes for spreading.  Put sparkles and decorating accessories in small bowls or plates to avoid dumping everything at once. Ensure that the supplies or ideas you provide are not overly complex for the level of attention they have – this can lead to frustration

4. What time of day works best for your child to concentrate on focused activity/fine motor skills?

If your child has the soccer ball in hand and is ready to run outside and do some dribbling, sitting down to the craft table will be a hard sell.  However, if they are easing into the day, winding down from a long day, or just need some quiet time, doing crafts might be just what they’re looking for.

5. Where is the best place for your child to work?

Ask yourself this question keeping in mind your child’s needs, and your own as well.  Do they prefer to stand, crouch, or sit?  How messy will they get, and do they need an apron or old t-shirt?  Is it better to take the craft project outside?  Find a location that will work for them and for you.  A little mess is unavoidable – minimize frustration and restrictions by choosing a workspace that can be messed up and easily cleaned up.

For preschool and early elementary kids, the goal of crafts is simple exposure to new activities and skills.  A few minutes of preparation from a parent or caregiver will go a long way towards holding your kids’ interest in their craft projects. Choosing the right place, time, and materials is the first step in making craft time fun for your kids.

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