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More Fall Crafts!!!
Summer is Here!
Pride Month
Visit Hello Wonderful and learn how to make this beautiful marbled art using shaving cream and paint.
Recycle scraps of old paper to make this colorful rainbow that is sure to brighten any day. Check it out on No Time for Flash Cards.
Somewhat Simple has a great idea for turning Jello into a beautiful rainbow treat!
Back to School
Snap a picture on the first day of school and make this super cute frame to put it in. Check out the craft on I Heart Crafty Things.
Go to 123 Homeschool and find the recipe for some super fun Back to School Slime!
A simple tin can, some construction paper, and glue is all that is needed to make your own pencil holder. Go to Crafts on Sea for complete instructions.
Summer Extravaganza!
This newspaper shark craft is super easy and fun! Photo from I Heart Crafty Things.
The folks over at I Heart Crafty Things use paper bowls, tissue paper and curling ribbon to make these jellyfish.
Just get a wooden spoon and some yarn to make these adorable mermaids. Photo from I Heart Crafty Things.
This paper bag mermaid from I Heart Crafty Things is a lot of fun!
Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month
Cook with STEAM
To incorporate Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month activities into your STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Math) plans, try cooking with STEAM. Make some tasty Asian treats while learning how math, science, and arts all roll into cooking. New cooking techniques are being added frequently, but you can start with:
How boiling works
The sweet science of sugar
Why pickling and fermentation are used so often
Photo and web site from the Asia Society.
Explore AAPI Historical Sites Near You
The National Parks Service maintains historical sites all across America. It has collected some of the most notable Asian American and Pacific Islander historic locations on this website. Wherever you are, you can virtually explore these important locales. And odds are good that there’s one close to you for an in-person field trip or visit.
Explore the Transcontinental Railroad
America wouldn’t be America without Asian immigrants and people of Asian heritage. Asian American and Pacific Islander history is American history. Every aspect of life, including arts, literature, culture, science, and more, has been positively impacted.
One piece of history that played an enormous part in American history is the Transcontinental Railroad. Chinese immigrant crews set records for lengths of track completed in a single day. Workers earned a reputation as effective, quality workers and community members. Despite their legendary work, they also faced racism, legal discrimination, and unfair labor practices. Learn more at the Golden Spike National Historic Park site.
May the 4th Be With You
DIY Lightsaber
Follow the instructions at Kids Activities Blog to create your own lightsaber using old wrapping paper rolls and colored paper.
TP Battleships
Recycle some old toilet paper rolls and create a fleet of Star Wars planes in no time. Photo from iHeartCraftyThings.
Earth Day
Earth Day Crayons
Ever wonder what to do with all those broken crayons? Recycle them and make these cute Earth crayons. Photo from Today's Creative Life.
Puffy Earth
Follow this tutorial from No Time for Flash Cards to create a puffy Earth using only shaving cream, green paint, and glue!
Stained Glass Earth
The folks over at Mom on Time Out have a great idea of how to reuse some of that old tissue paper you have lying around to make a beautiful stained glass planet Earth.
Lunar New Year
Paper Lantern Craft
Follow the steps in this tutorial from First Palette to celebrate the Lunar New Year.
Ox Corner Bookmark
There is a wonderful video tutorial from Red Ted Art that describes how to make a super cute corner bookmark to celebrate the Year of the Ox.
Black History Month
Design Freedom Quilts
Celebrate Black History Month by creating your own Freedom Quilt. Image courtesy of Fun 365.
Make Peanut Stew
Peanut Stew is a popular dish in Ghana, Senegal, and Kenya . It is hearty and spicy. Recipe from SOS Children's Villages.
Watch PBS Kids
National Youth Poet Laureate Amanda Gorman hosts this wonderful PBS Kids special titled "Talk About Race and Racism."
Inauguration Day
Old paper rolls are fashioned into an American Flag. Image from Non Toy Gifts.
Cut red, white, and blue squares out from old magazines to make an American Flag mosaic. Image from Crafts by Amanda.
Use items from your recycling to make patriotic lanterns. Image from Handmade Charlotte.
Hanukkah and the Festival of Lights
DIY Hanukkah Ornaments
Use popsicle sticks, a few dabs of glue, and some paint to make these Star of David ornaments. Image from Party Inspiration.
Lego Menorah
Use some of your favorite building blocks to create this menorah. Image from What We Do All Day.
Potato Latkes Recipe
Get an adults help and make some traditional potato latkes. Yum! Image from Jewish Kids.
Winter Week
Paper Snowflakes
Make paper snowflakes to turn your house into a winter wonderland. Image from Easy Peasy and Fun.
Winter Tree Finger Painting
This is a quick and easy winter art project. Image from Easy Peasy and Fun.
Gratitude Week
Grateful-to-be-kind.pdfGratitude Notes courtesy of Coffee and Carpool.
These gratitude kindness notes can be used at any time of the year, but were specifically designed to help start the conversation about gratitude in November.
Download the Gratitude Notes
Print them and cut them out
Think about the people in your life you are grateful for...
What do you love about them?
What do they do with you that you both enjoy doing?
Why are they special?
How do you know they love you?
Mail the letters to those you care for. If the person lives at your house, put them somewhere they're sure to see them.
Gratitude Pumpkins
Write something you are grateful for everyday on a perfectly cute pumpkin. Image from Pillsbury Kitchens.
A Tree of Thanks
Create a tree whose leaves are all different things you are thankful for. Image from Pillsbury Kitchens.
Gratitude Chains
Write down all the things you are grateful for on paper strips. Form them into chains and use them to decorate your house. Image from Pillsbury Kitchens.
Election Week Crafts
Make a Future Voter Button. Image from Kids Activity Blog.
Make your own DIY Ballot Box. Image from Fun Family Crafts.
Make a Popsicle Stick Flag. Image from A Popsicle and a Princess.
Make Patriotic Popcorn! Image from Bloom Designs.
Dia De Los Muertos Crafts
Use recycled newspapers to make this Calevera Garland. Image from Scrum Dilly Dilly.
Pony beads and liquid watercolor are used for this sugar skull sun catcher. Image from Artful Parent.
Mini marshmallows will make a delicious skull craft! Image from No Time for Flashcards.
These easy tissue paper marigold flowers make beautiful decorations for your altar. Image from Tinker Lab.
