Crafts for Kids
Doing crafts is one interesting way to spend time with children. As a homeschooling mother, the kids and I look forward to these activities where they get to experiment and work with paints, glue, scissors and different art materials.
Why, we even made our own Christmas decor last Christmas. We made paper stockings, personalized gift tags, and photos on the tree.
Below is one craft we made last year:
When using paints, it is important to have the children wear something to protect their clothes, like a big old shirt or an apron.
Cover the work area with paper so that the paint will not flow on the table and make a mess.
Go get those art materials now and spend quality time with your children 🙂
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