I am an art teacher married to an artist, so of course we are always on the lookout for new ways to be creative as a family. Here are some items I've tried, and a few to keep in my back pocket. :)
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Artistic family here- we love crafts!
Summer craft ideas
STEM bundle - Optical illusion & paper craft printable templates
My kids love tiny things. There are also tutorials on how to fold these on YouTube.
Make a Mini Book - Printable Tiny Book Template
I made these with an after school art club and the first graders looooooooved.
Wiggly Worm Puppets | Pom Pom Worm Marionette
We do this after the beach!
Painted Treasure Rocks
So many ways to use a tube
10 Toilet Paper Tube Crafts • Cardboard Tube DIY Projects
Many laughs were had.
Head to the outdoors with this Bigfoot Game!
My kids love this one
Bubble Painting with Bubble Blowers: Kids Love This Painting Activity
My kiddos love weaving
Weaving Loom Kit for Kids Ages 8-12, 9.4x11in
Remember these???!!!
morwant Kids Weaving Loom Kit, 7" Durable Loom
A little tricky for tiny hands- but the bigger kids love making these!
Origami Lucky Stars
The kiddos LOVE using recyclables
Make an Awesome Recycled Materials Art Wall
Always a hit
Line Windsocks
I want one of these for myself
ChompSaw Kid-Safe Power Tool for Cardboard
I use these with my littlest sewers- we begin sewing with recycled styrofoam! The bigger size is perfect for weaving with cardboard looms.
FIVEIZERO 19 Pcs Assorted Yarn Needles Set
Kids LOVE weaving! Here is a simple tutorial for making a cardboard loom. I use plastic needles to help with the yarn. P.S.This isn't me in the video :)
How to Make a Yarn Weaving With a Cardboard Loom for Elementary Kids
To play
Creative summer games for the family
Many laughs were had
Head to the outdoors with this Bigfoot Game!
I made these with a first grade art club. They. Were. In. Love.
These pom pom wiggly worm puppets are such an adorable craft and they're really easy to make! You can make each one in less than 10 minutes and there's zero mess. It's such a fun and simple kids craft!
More fun with tubes
DIY Jumping Jack Bugs
Make YO fidget spinners?!
Cardboard Fidget Spinner Craft - STEAM Fun for Students.
Sweet memories
Easy DIY Cardboard Parking Lot Number Matching Activity
