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Materials Empty egg cartonsScissorsPaint, markers, or crayonsPaintbrushPipe cleaner Directions Cut apart an egg carton into individual sections. Make enough so that each child has at least 3 individual sections. Since the surface area is so small, the project goes fast. The more sections you have the more they have to work with.Poke a pipe cleaner Read More

Making crowns is a time-honored arts and crafts project. There are many different ways that you can do this. Here is a simple method: Materials needed: White poster board-longScissorsCrayons, markersGlue/Glitter (optional)Scotch Tape Instructions Cut a strip of poster paper approx. 1-1/2″ wide, and about 28″ long. Wrap the strip around child’s head to make a Read More

Materials: Disposable coffee filters, bleached whiteWatercolor paints, brushes and cups for water OR markers and spray bottles filled with water or wet paintbrushes. Method 1: Method 2:

Music is a great way to bring your family together and create lasting memories. Here are some ways your family can bond over music: Start a rock band: Bring out the pots and pans and make some noise! You can also make guitars out of rubber bands and flutes out of plastic bottles (see below) Read More