Activities With Children

Arts, Crafts, and Fun Things to Do and Make with your children

Toss any magazine older Work them out. The problem with bad weather is that children don’t get enough exercise. Play “freeze dance” stopping in position when the music goes off. Pile up pillows and encourage the kids to gallop over them on hobbyhorses. Get out the tutus and do a dance show. The storm has hit and you are stuck indoors with small lightening fast children. Kids are bouncing off the walls. You’re just about to go bananas. You take a look, but the pieces to Candyland are missing. Maybe a boardgame can save you?
 
Grab some couch cushions or an large box and drape a sheet over them. Put toys and kitchenware for the kids to play with underneath. They can make a walkway to the structure with blocks. Set it up and hand out the invitations to all of the stuffed friends. It could be your dog or cats birthday, or your child’s favorite stuffed animals birthday. Decorate white paper plates for party invitations by coloring them and personalizing them. Bake up some cookies or have a popcornfest. Stretch out the preparation. Throw a ten minute party. Fill plastic bottles with whatever is on the shelf to make potions. Toothpaste, ketchup, food coloring - the yuckier the better. Add baking soda and vinegar and watch your concoction fizz. Clean out the magazine rack and have your kids clip pictures and paste them on paper. Suggest a theme, such as animals. Toss any magazine older than your toddler. Work them out. The problem with bad weather is that children don’t get enough exercise. Play “freeze dance” stopping in position when the music goes off. Pile up pillows and encourage the kids to gallop over them on hobbyhorses. Get out the tutus and do a dance show. The storm has hit and you are stuck indoors with small lightening fast children. Kids are bouncing off the walls.

 
Valentine’s Day Crafts | Activities With Children - Part 2

January 23, 2008

Felt Sweethearts Bookmark

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Need a quick and adorable gift? Gather some felt and photos and make
this no-sew Felt
Sweethearts Bookmark. Added to Valentine’s
Day Crafts.

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January 22, 2008

I (heart) U Sign

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This cheery "I
(heart) U" sign is a fun little project to brighten up a winter’s
day. Added to Valentine’s
Day Crafts.

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January 21, 2008

Valentine Votive Candle Holders

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Simple and cute. That’s why I like these Valentine
Votive Candle Holders. Added to Candle-making
and Valentines Crafts.

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January 18, 2008

Paper Heart Wrappings

Filed under: Paper Crafts,Valentine's Day Crafts — admin @ 7:25 am

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Add the final touch to a small Valentine’s Day gift or note by making
simple Paper
Heart Wrappings. A template is included. Added to PaperCrafts
and Valentine’s Day Crafts

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January 17, 2008

Valentine’s Hug Box

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The Hug
Box lets you explore the meaning of Valentine’s Day with your kids
while creating something nice for someone. Added to Valentine’s
Day Crafts

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January 16, 2008

Valentine Cross Stitch Card

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Creative Valentine’s
Day Card with a stitched heart framed in fabric. Definitely a
keeper. Added to Valentine’s
Day Crafts, Paper Crafts,
and Needlework

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January 15, 2008

Heart on a String Kids Valentines Day Craft

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Heart
on a String is a good kids craft that lets your kids be creative in
an open-ended way that still produces a finished Valentine’s Day
decoration. Added to Valentine’s
Day Crafts in the Kids Crafts section.

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January 14, 2008

Red Button Heart Bracelet Jewelry-Making Project

Filed under: Beading and Jewelry-making,Valentine's Day Crafts — admin @ 9:53 am

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Still plenty of time to make this special Red
Button Heart Bracelet for someone you love. Added to Valentine’s
Day Crafts and Jewelry-Making
projects.

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