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Valentines day heart ideas for kids

Paper weaving : Valentine heart weaving

Paper weaving is one of the favorite activities in our house. Paper weaving introduces kids to the basic concept of weaving. We have already created a basket with cereal box and done needle weaving.  Now, we made a heart using our snow painted watercolor paper. Paper weaving Materials needed to do paper weaving: Color papers in contracting …

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peacock craft idea for kids

Easy watercolor idea for kids

My ten year old loves watercolor projects. She made up this easy watercolor idea and did from drawing till painting all by herself.  We had already made a peacock with watercolor and white crayon for which I drew the peacock. She wanted to draw and made this beautiful painting with watercolor and marker. Easy watercolor idea for kids Affiliation links …

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I spy game ideas for preschool

I spy game : play and spy in ice cubes

We played the classic I spy game in the ice cubes. Kids love to play I spy game. Kids love to play with ice cubes. So I need not tell that this activity became an instant hit in our house. It is very simple to set up with everyday items available at home. I Spy game Materials needed …

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Valentine days ideas for kids

Valentines day activities : Cut and paste art

We always love to do valentines day activities like aluminium foil stained glass heart and Kandinsky inspired heart painting . They are always fun to do. Also, they make the home colorful which is required especially during these cold winter months. We created these art works by cutting and pasting the paper heart. Materials needed to make this one of …

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paper plate lacing

Paper plate lacing – Spirograph

All you need is a paper plate and yarn to make this paper plate lacing activity which creates a beautiful Spirograph.  It is one of the best quite rainy day activities. It is therapeutic and relaxing. Materials required to make this paper plate lacing activity Yarn Paper plate Punching machine Tape Method Punch holes in …

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Valentine's day literacy activity for preschool

Valentine Crafts – Alphabet Heart Garland

We made a pretty heart garland as part of our Valentine crafts. I made it a literacy valentine craft for my preschooler by making it an alphabet heart garland. This activity is good for letter recognition and fine motor skill. It is easy to set up. I have used for letter recognition, however can be …

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Simple Valentines day craft ideas for kids

13 simple Valentine’s day craft ideas

I love to do Valentine’s day crafts. They are so colorful and fun. Today I am sharing a round up of Simple Valentine’s day craft ideas that we had done in the past. These simple crafts are tried, tested and enjoyed by my kids.  The crafts include painting, crafting and even 3D creations. Click on the picture or …

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Indian republic day craft ideas

Indian Republic day Crafts : Tricolor paper flower

Indian flag has three colors – orange, white and green with a blue wheel (Dharma Chakra) at the center. We made a paper flower with these three colors as part of our Indian Republic day crafts. This paper flower craft can be used for any occasion by changing the colors of the paper. Affiliation links are used …

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