http://www.artistshelpingchildren.org/kidscraftsactivitiesblog How to Make Cool Stuff Thu, 09 Feb 2012 20:00:43 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 http://www.artistshelpingchildren.org/kidscraftsactivitiesblog/2011/12/how-to-make-a-paper-strip-dreidel-with-dreidel-game-instructions/ http://www.artistshelpingchildren.org/kidscraftsactivitiesblog/2011/12/how-to-make-a-paper-strip-dreidel-with-dreidel-game-instructions/#comments Thu, 15 Dec 2011 13:00:38 +0000 Shana http://www.artistshelpingchildren.org/kidscraftsactivitiesblog/?p=9947 I have a cool craft for you today. I'm going to show you how to make a Paper Strip Dreidel. This Dreidel craft actually produces a Dreidel that actually spins. Not just spins.... but spins amazingly well. So well in fact that I also am giving you the Dreidel game instructions so that you can use your Paper Strip Dreidel to play with your friends. So grab the materials needed and let's get started.]]> http://www.artistshelpingchildren.org/kidscraftsactivitiesblog/2011/12/how-to-make-a-paper-strip-dreidel-with-dreidel-game-instructions/feed/ 0 http://www.artistshelpingchildren.org/kidscraftsactivitiesblog/2011/02/making-an-alphabet-letters-memory-game-from-bottle-caps-with-printables-and-instructions-for-kids/ http://www.artistshelpingchildren.org/kidscraftsactivitiesblog/2011/02/making-an-alphabet-letters-memory-game-from-bottle-caps-with-printables-and-instructions-for-kids/#comments Sat, 26 Feb 2011 03:45:00 +0000 admin http://www.artistshelpingchildren.org/kidscraftsactivitiesblog/?p=4941 Today I will show you how to make a really cool Memory game that is great for any age child, but especially good for preschoolers and Kindergarteners who are still working on Alphabet Letters recognition. If you don't have enough caps, you could also use coins, checkers, cardboard, or whatever else you have lying around the house.]]> http://www.artistshelpingchildren.org/kidscraftsactivitiesblog/2011/02/making-an-alphabet-letters-memory-game-from-bottle-caps-with-printables-and-instructions-for-kids/feed/ 3 http://www.artistshelpingchildren.org/kidscraftsactivitiesblog/2009/04/easy-easter-basket-craft-for-kids-to-fill-with-treats/ http://www.artistshelpingchildren.org/kidscraftsactivitiesblog/2009/04/easy-easter-basket-craft-for-kids-to-fill-with-treats/#comments Thu, 09 Apr 2009 20:29:32 +0000 andreathatcher http://www.artistshelpingchildren.org/kidscraftsactivitiesblog/?p=165 If you've had a new addition to the family, are having an unexpected guest, or just don't have enough Easter baskets around the house, here is a simple an inexpensive way to create your own Easter basket to fill with goodies and put on display.]]> http://www.artistshelpingchildren.org/kidscraftsactivitiesblog/2009/04/easy-easter-basket-craft-for-kids-to-fill-with-treats/feed/ 0 http://www.artistshelpingchildren.org/kidscraftsactivitiesblog/2009/03/how-to-make-an-alphabet-letters-tactile-guessing-game-with-your-preschoolers-or-autistic-children/ http://www.artistshelpingchildren.org/kidscraftsactivitiesblog/2009/03/how-to-make-an-alphabet-letters-tactile-guessing-game-with-your-preschoolers-or-autistic-children/#comments Fri, 27 Mar 2009 17:37:41 +0000 admin http://www.artistshelpingchildren.org/kidscraftsactivitiesblog/?p=59 Today we are going to how to play a fun Montessori game that promotes good hand writing skills while also helping kids to learn the alphabet on their own. This is an educational, yet fun arts and craft activity for both you and your young children to do together. This crafts idea is beneficial for preschoolers, kindergarteners, as well as children who are autistic / on the spectrum / or those who have sensory disorders. (even older children enjoy it). ]]> http://www.artistshelpingchildren.org/kidscraftsactivitiesblog/2009/03/how-to-make-an-alphabet-letters-tactile-guessing-game-with-your-preschoolers-or-autistic-children/feed/ 2