Let's Create Arts & Crafts: Easy Projects with Fun Themes and Show & Tell

You’re invited to bring your craft supplies and create fun projects. We will explore an exciting theme each week! Here's a look at our routine:

1. Show & Tell: Bring something special to share with  your class friends. (3 minutes).

2. Project Reveal: Check our supplies and see a sample of our project. Gather ideas from our class friends on how you will make your own craft unique! (2 minutes).

3. Craft Time: Follow along step by step as week create our special art project. *See note below, please. (20 minutes).

4. Make it Special: Add your own ideas and special finishing touches. We may play a song or game for 2-3 minutes as needed to give everyone time to put those final embellishments on their art. Imagination and creativity are highly encouraged. (2-3 minutes).

5.  Sharing: Take turns sharing your wonderful creation and say goodbyes. (2 minutes).

Notes:
* I use a second camera to model making shapes and designs so everyone can follow along with a close up look.

* Parents may quietly assist off camera as needed. These projects will be simple and straight forward, but some younger learners may want a little help. Please take a moment to review the project list below, as well as the parental guidance section of this listing.

* Supplies will be simple and easy, and posted each week several days before class.  Feel free to make any substitutions you would like to make.

*Drop-ins and enrolled siblings are always welcome to join in the fun.

Weekly theme schedule is posted below. (Topics may repeat and or update due to learners' requests.)


Week of:
January 6: Puffy Snowman (paint brush, glue, shaving cream, colored paper)
January 13: Newspaper Polar Bears (newsprint, colored paper, white crayon or paint)
January 20: Penguins on Ice (shades of blue tissue paper, colored paper, googly eyes)
January 27: Paper Plate Snow Globe (paper plate, watercolors, colored paper or use printable, plastic wrap)
February 3: Puffy Newspaper Heart (newsprint, watercolors, tissue paper)
February 10: Blowing Kisses Valentine (personal picture print, markers or paint, blank paper)
February 17: Fork Painted Sparkly Love Monsters (fork, washable paint, colored paper, lots of googly eyes, optional- glitter, beads, sticky jewels)
February 24: Rocking Paper Plate Chicken (paper plate, googly eyes, colored paper, markers)
March 3: Muddy Pigs (pink paper, markers, paint or pudding cup)
March 10: Pot o' Gold Rainbow Twirler (paper plate, paint or markers, colored paper, gold sparkles or glitter)
March 17: Boots Splashing in a Puddle (colored paper, water colors paint, markers)
March 24: Splatter Paint Sparkly Umbrella (water colors, blank paper, sparkly stickers or glitter)
April 7: Paper Plate Bird Nest (paper plate, colored paper)
April 14: Fuzzy Baby Birds (colored paper, googly eyes, raffia, faux feathers)
April 21: I HEART Earth Day Swirl Paint (plastic bag- can be a reused bag, shades of blue and green washable paint, blank paper)
April 28: Colorful Coffee Filter Butterflies (coffee filter, dot markers, clothes pin, pipe cleaner)
May 5: Flying Lady Bugs (colored paper, markers, googly eyes)
May 12: Pick a Flower Game (small clay pot, colored paper, popsicle stick)
May 19: Plant the Carrots (paper plate, colored paper, optional- brown yarn)
May 26: Holiday Break, no classes
June Crafts: Ocean Animals
July Crafts: Outdoors
August Crafts: Zoo Animals