This March Break, why not take a "break" (if you'll pardon the pun) from all the electronics we're hooked up to, and encourage some hands-on creativity?
Something I always had for my kids was a craft bin. It's really just that simple. We used a large Rubbermaid bin, which you can find at any old Walmart. You could always get fancy too, and find a decorated box like the one Joy uses for her yarn. You can find some on great sales at places like Marshalls or Winners, if you keep on the look out!
Here are some ideas of what you can include in your craft bin:
- glue (both liquid and glue sticks)
- glitter
- pom poms
- felt
- paint (craft acrylic, washable tempura, and little watercolour pallets are good options)
- safety scissors
- tin foil
- yarn scraps
- fabric scraps
- tissue paper
- used wrapping paper scraps
- pipe cleaners
- old greeting cards
- cotton balls
- construction paper
- stickers
- empty tissue boxes
- beads
- coloured string
The great thing about craft bins like these, is that you don't have to necessarily plan out a specific craft. They can go into the craft bin and see where their imagination takes them! Another good thing to invest in is a child sized apron -- crafting can get messy, and you don't want their nice clothes to get ruined. Sometimes you can even find them at the dollar store. No need to shell out a ton of money for something that's going to get all mucked up -- in fact, there's no need to spend a ton of money on any of these items. Just watch for sales, and use whatever is lying around the house that might otherwise end up in the trash or recycling.
Happy crafting!
~ Sonja
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