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by: Kid Crafts Magazine
Crafting with young children really isn't about creating something in particular. Most young
children don't have the foresight to see what a project is going to be.
For young children it's more important that they have the opportunity to play and experiment
with art. Kids need to use as many of their senses as possible to get the most out of crafting.
10 Slam-Dunk Crafts For Little Kids -- And Bigger Kids Too!
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This allow them to try new sensory experiences, as well as learn causal relationships.
These are my 10 favorite crafts for little kids based on all that AND the 'fun factor.'
1. Finger painting: Finger painting is a wonderful activity for kids. It lets them 'feel' the craft as
well as be creative. You don't have to have finger paints to do this activity with kids. You can
finger paint with homemade paint, watercolors or even mud. You can also experiment with
adding other things to the paint such as sand or glitter.
2. Yarn Painting: Dip pieces of string or yarn into paint and then drag it across the paper to
paint with it. It's a good experience to paint with something other than a brush and you can just
throw the yarn away when finished.
3. Q-Tip Painting: Use Q-tips to create a painting. There are lots of ways to use a Q-tip - scrub,
dot, or use it like a brush. It's a good coordination exercise because Q-tips are small around,
but it also provides a lot of interest for the child.
4. Glue Art: Draw squiggle lines on a piece of paper or let the child use their finger to make
random glue spots or patterns on a piece of paper. Experiment with adding different objects to
the glue. Sand, glitter, cotton, yarn, feathers, and tissue paper all work well.
5. Salt Dough Sculpture: Make a batch of salt dough and turn the kids loose with it. You don't
have to worry about them eating it (it's safe and tastes terrible) and clean up is easier than play
dough. If you want to keep their creations, let them dry overnight and then paint them the next
day.
6. Toe Painting: If it's a warm summer day, put on the swimsuits, put some finger paint into pie
tins, lay out large sheets of poster paper, and let them 'paint' all afternoon. They will have a ball
and all you have to do is hose them off when they are done (that's my kids' favorite part
actually!)
7. Found Object Art: This project is always a sure thing because kids love to 'discover' things.
Let your child gather up leaves, sticks, flowers, etc. and then glue them onto a piece of paper.
When they are done, let them tell you about their collection.
8. Peanut Pictures: Every kid loves to play with packing peanuts -- but it makes such a mess.
Let them create pictures with them instead. Kids can draw on them, glue them to a sheet of
paper, or glue the peanuts to each other to make a sculpture. The kids will love it!
9. Sticker Play: Turn your child loose with a bunch of stickers, markers, and a sheet of paper
and let them create. It's good for little ones to work on their coordination, and it's fun!
10. Stamping: Kids love to use any kind of stamps. My favorites are the self-inking stamps or
the double-sided markers with the stamps on one end. This may sound like pure play, but is
also teaches young children cause and effect.
About The Author:
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