10 Very Doable At-Home Art Projects For Kids (That Won't Stress Parents Out)
As more schools close, here's what families are making together at home.
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With the coronavirus outbreak continuing to close down schools, parents (myself included 👋) are looking for ways to keep their kids busy, entertained, and learning at home each day.
To help, I asked Pinterest to share their top-pinned DIY arts and crafts projects right now. All of these activities have surged in popularity on their site over the past few weeks. They're also all easy, inexpensive — and designed to keep your toddlers and kids occupied. (For at least a little bit!) 🎨
1. Cactus Pet Rocks
All you need: Rocks, paint + brush, googly eyes, small pot or container.
Instructions: Cactus Pet Rocks
2. Colorful Calming Jars
All you need: Jars, baby oil, water, food coloring, toothpick.
Instructions: Calm Down Jars
3. Egg Carton Flowers
All you need: Egg carton, paint + brush, scissors, straw, glue.
Instructions: Egg Carton Flowers
4. Easy Folded Butterfly
All you need: Paper, scissors, string.
Instructions: Easy Folded Butterfly
5. DIY Duct Tape Cube
All you need: Wooden cubes, duct tape or washi tape.
Instructions: DIY Duct Tape Cube
6. Homemade Playdough
All you need: Marshmallows, coconut oil, corn starch, food coloring.
Instructions: Homemade Playdough
7. Sensory Bags
All you need: Zip-top bag, hair gel, food coloring, filler of choice (letters, sprinkles, etc).
Instructions: Sensory Bags
8. Aquarium Mason Jars
All you need: Jar, water, food coloring, aquarium fish or plants, glycerin (optional).
Instructions: Aquarium Mason Jars
9. Tin Can Owls
All you need: Can, felt, yarn, paint, googly eyes, bottlecaps, glue, scissors.
Instructions: Tin Can Owls
10. Velcro Building Sticks
All you need: Craft sticks, velcro dots.
Instructions: Velcro Building Sticks