{"id":1200,"date":"2024-01-27T20:13:34","date_gmt":"2024-01-27T20:13:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/brightstartlouisville.com\/?p=1200"},"modified":"2024-01-13T20:35:24","modified_gmt":"2024-01-13T20:35:24","slug":"fun-arts-and-crafts-activies-for-young-children","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/brightstartlouisville.com\/fun-arts-and-crafts-activies-for-young-children\/","title":{"rendered":"Fun Arts and Crafts Activities for Young Children"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When you have limited time with your children, you want to make every minute count. One of the best bonding activities you can do with your children is working together on fun arts and crafts!\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Arts and crafts are also a great way to help children with their fine motor skills with coloring, cutting, and gluing.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When the project is done, your child has something to feel proud of, play with later, and remember the quality time they spent with you.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">These arts and crafts activities use materials that are likely already around your house, but a trip to the dollar or craft store is also a fun bonding experience. Here are some easy and fun arts and crafts activities.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Paper Squishies<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Children love stuffed animals, and this craft lets you personalize your own squishy toy! Simply draw or print the front of an animal on one paper and the back of the animal on another paper. Color these however you choose, and then cut them out. Cover with tape, tape both sides together, stuff with a plastic bag, and tape the bottom closed.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Materials:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2x colored paper sheets<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">White paper<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Black marker<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Transparent tape<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Glue stick<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Scissors<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Small plastic bag<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Follow the assembly instructions <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/craftsyhacks.com\/paper-squishies\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">here<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Pom Pom Shooter<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This fun toy is simple to create but provides hours of entertainment for young ones. Just tape a deflated balloon to the inside of a toilet paper roll and use the balloon as a slingshot to fire colorful pom poms.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Materials:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Paper Cups or toilet paper rolls<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Balloons, 12\u201d\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Pom Poms, Assorted (for firing)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Duct Tape (or heavy-duty tape)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Construction\/Scrapbook Paper<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Scissors<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ruler<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Craft Knife\/scissors<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Find the instructions for this craft <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/littlebinsforlittlehands.com\/pom-pom-shooter\/?epik=dj0yJnU9OVZqWVhrNlFVSk5kUV8yMDJLd2hiU0lwS1BDM1BCR0MmcD0wJm49TnB6a0dXdG1XUUFUNVBVVmNWUFNhQSZ0PUFBQUFBR1daclJV\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">here<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There are unlimited games you can play with these pom-pom shooters! Try to get the pom poms in cups, shoot homemade targets, or play Nerf-like games with them.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Different colored pom poms create a unique opportunity to practice color identification, patterns (alternate two or three colors), and color sorting (getting only one color into a specific cup)<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Paper Chain Octopus<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Children love to cut and glue just about anything, so this is the perfect project for little artists!\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cut a cardstock or construction paper circle (or, for more fun, paint a paper plate!) to make the octopus\u2019s head. Color eyes, and a smile, and decorate the octopus head however you\u2019d like. Then, cut out strips of cardstock or construction paper and use glue to create four paper chains for octopus tentacles. Find the full instructions and template <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.simpleeverydaymom.com\/paper-chain-octopus-craft\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">here<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">!<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Materials:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Colored cardstock or construction paper<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Scissors<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Glue<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Markers<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Coffee Filter Butterflies<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">These coffee filter butterflies let you utilize everyday items and transform them into beautiful, cherished artwork!<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Start by coloring a design on the coffee filters with washable markers. Then drip water onto the coffee filters with water (be sure not to oversaturate the filters or you will lose the design). Wait for the coffee filters to dry, then pinch them in the middle and secure them in place by twisting a pipe cleaner around the center. Find the full instructions <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.organizedisland.com\/how-to-make-coffee-filter-butterflies\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">here<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">!<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Materials<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Pipe cleaners<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Coffee filters<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Washable markers<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Paintbrush<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Water<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u201cStained Glass\u201d Suncatchers<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Hanging artwork in the window feels extra special to young children, so these \u201cstained glass\u201d suncatchers are the perfect bonding craft to do with your child!<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cut out a shape from clear plastic, such as from an empty plastic food or fruit container or a lamination page. Using black glue, draw a stained glass design on the plastic. Wait until the glue is dry, and then color with colored Sharpies. Hang in the window with double-sided tape. You can find the instructions <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.adventure-in-a-box.com\/stained-glass-heart-suncatcher\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">here<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Materials:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">black glue (white Elmer\u2019s glue + black acrylic paint)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">clear plastic (from an empty plastic container, a plastic folder, or an empty laminated pouch)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">sharpies (the more colors the better!)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Double-sided tape<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Creating keepsake crafts shouldn\u2019t break the bank, and the focus should be on building a relationship with your child. These simple crafts will help boost your child\u2019s confidence, practice their fine motor skills, and grow your relationship.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-790 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/brightstartlouisville.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/BrightStartFB-300x158.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"158\" srcset=\"https:\/\/brightstartlouisville.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/BrightStartFB-300x158.jpg 300w, https:\/\/brightstartlouisville.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/BrightStartFB-1024x538.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/brightstartlouisville.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/BrightStartFB-768x403.jpg 768w, https:\/\/brightstartlouisville.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/BrightStartFB.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Bright Start Louisville offers exceptional childcare to children six weeks to 12 years old. We&#8217;re proud to offer a fun and educational <a href=\"https:\/\/brightstartlouisville.com\/curriculum\/\">preschool program<\/a> that prepares your child for kindergarten per state educational standards.<\/p>\n<p>If you&#8217;re looking for excellent childcare that gives your child a head start in life, <a href=\"https:\/\/brightstartlouisville.com\/contact-us\/\">contact Bright Start Louisville today!<\/a><\/p>\n<h2>What&#8217;s Next<\/h2>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/brightstartlouisville.com\/tricks-for-getting-a-child-to-nap-every-day\/\">Tricks for Getting a Child to Nap Every Day<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>When you have limited time with your children, you want to make every minute count. 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