Crayola!

Crayola!

What Child , Parent  or teacher does not love Crayola?
What's not to love, right?
Bright vibrant colors , crayons, markers, pencil crayons, paint, chalk. From kits to crafts,  there's always something new.
 
If you have never checked out their website , Crayola.ca
Be sure to  check out the Kids Play zone, filled with unique activities for your art lovers. It is jammed packed with craft ideas and so much more.
 
You can filter the age category in the craft section which  definitely makes searching faster and much more user friendly.

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3D FIND IT!

3D Find it!

 

 

If your like me than you probably have a stash of bits and pieces of this and that. Over the years I've collected lots of game pieces that I keep in our craft bin, which is perfect for this.

 

Mix it up, There are no rules .

 

Place items on a flat surface, and have your kids search away.

 

 

 

This is a great way for children interact with colors and shapes.

 

If you have older kids you can change it a bit, put the items in a bag that they cannot see through , so they need to rely on there sense of touch to find an item.  

 

 

 

 



Easter craft for Preschoolers

EASY EASTER BUNNY FOR PRESCHOOL KIDS

 

This is an easy craft for your preschooler to do with a little help from you. 

 

Supply list

 

toilet paper roll

paint and brush         

glue scissors

construction paper for ears and feet

pom poms

googly eyes

1/2 pipe cleaner

 

Pre-cut the shapes for ears and feet, to make a steady base for the feet draw and cut a larger heart  shape cut off the point to make a straight edge

cut the pipe cleaner in half and bend the two pieces into  "v" shapes

 

 

Have your child paint the toilet paper roll , once its dry. glue onto feet shape , this will help keep the roll steady while your child glues on the ears, eyes, nose, and tail

 

 Voila , an Easter Bunny

 

 

Homemade biscuits: perfect for little helping hands

HOMEMADE BISCUITS

 

From start to finish this is a really simple recipe that kids

of all ages are able to help with

or for older kids even make on their own.

 

 

Ingredients : Yield 24 Biscuits

• 4 cups flour
• 2 tbsp. baking powder
• 1 tsp. salt
• 1 cup shortening or butter
• 1 can of carnation milk        * can substitute for 1 3/4 cup milk

1. Mix dry ingredients together

 

2. Add in shortening or butter and mix until crumbly

 

3. Add milk and mix until a ball forms

 

4. Roll out on floured surface , it is easier for kids to work with if you break down the dough into smaller balls for them

 

5. Cut into biscuits, we use a glass its easy for kids to use and they like to hear the popping sound it makes

 

6. Bake at 425 degrees for 8-12 mins in a gas oven

                  450 degrees for 8-12 mins in a regular oven

 

Watching carefully in the last minutes.

 

To Freeze: place uncooked biscuits on a single layer baking sheet , freeze 1-2 hours then put them in a freezer bag. Let thaw about 30 mins before cooking them.

Recipe can be easily doubled.