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Slithering snake craft for kids

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Create slithering serpentine friends from materials you have around your house.

Make your own paper boats (that really float!)

Caitlin Murray Giles -
Kids have been folding paper into boat shapes forever. But I bet you can still impress yours by helping them create a waterproof version that really floats. Ahoy, captain!

Noodle Train

Caitlin Murray Giles -
Next time you come across some nearly empty boxes of pasta in your cabinet, give this “noodle train” project a try.

Egg Carton Caterpillar

Caitlin Murray Giles -
These little critters are an easy project for preschool-aged children.

Make your own lacing card

Caitlin Murray Giles -
Lacing cards are a staple in any preschool classroom. You could certainly buy some from the store, but it is fun to make your own.

Sew a stuffed animal

Caitlin Murray Giles -
This project gives kids the opportunity to design and create a stuffed creature of their own.

Make a sun-catcher

Caitlin Murray Giles -
Make a sun catcher for your window to coax the sun’s rays inside.

Leaf Mobile

Caitlin Murray Giles -
Turn the leaves in your yard into an eye-catching work of art.

Cardboard sock characters

Caitlin Murray Giles -
Stray baby socks make the perfect winter hats for homemade characters. Throw in an empty paper towel roll and some decorations for a project that your child will love to incorporate into her creative play.

Sock Pets

Caitlin Murray Giles -
Forget the rush to buy Zhu Zhu Pets. You can make your own little critters at home using a fun, patterned, adult-sized sock from your collection of strays.
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