CD Picture Frames

• Measure and cut out two squares of colored paper to fit inside of an empty CD case.  (Trace the liners from the case to get an accurate size). 
• Allow children to draw pictures on the paper or have them glue on photographs. 
• Insert the two pieces of finished art, add some decorative bows, beads, or costume jewels, and a brand new picture frame is made!

Homemade Chia Pets

• Place 1 tablespoon of grass seed into the toe into a knee-high stocking. 
• Add approximately 3 cups of sawdust or peat moss – being careful not to mix it up too much. 
• Shake the sawdust/peat moss down into the toe and shape it into a ball. 
• Soak the ball in a bucket of water for 2-3 minutes and then place it in a saucer. 
• The next day, when it’s dried out, decorate the face with permanent marker or fabric paint. 
  • Glue googly eyes on the face. 
• Set the chia pet back in the dish in a sunny spot. 
• Don’t let the chia pet dry out – occasionally set it upside down in a bit of water to soak the seeds. 
  • The hair should begin growing in approximately one week.

 Ocean Shakers

• Fill a small baby food jar with ¼ cup water and ¼ cup corn syrup. 
• Add glitter and accessories such as shells, costume jewels, plastic fish, aquarium gravel, etc. 
• Glue the lid shut with a glue gun. 
• Shake the jar and watch the treasures settle.

Something Fishy Around Here

• Search for smooth, flat stones in a variety of shapes and sizes. 
• Have children paint the surface of each stone with acrylic paint and let the rocks dry. 
• Glue googly eyes on the rocks and add a feather for the fish’s tail. 
• Use smaller paint brushes to add scales, polka dots, a smile, or squiggles.

Sweet Stickers

• Have children design small pieces of artwork. 
• Once the artwork is ready, pour 2 tbs. of boiling water over 1 tbs. of jell-o powder. 
• Stir until dissolved and then allow the mixture to cool. 
• Brush the cooled jell-o mixture onto the back of the artwork. 
• Let the artwork dry until the gelatin has set (approximately one hour). 
• Allow children to lick the back of the artwork (tasting jell-o) and stick the stickers on notebooks, cards, lunch bags, etc.

Utensil People

• Draw faces on wooden spoons and spatulas. 
• Use popsicle sticks to create arms and paper to make hands. 
• Color the handle of the utensil – adding clothing, buttons, etc. 
• Have children perform utensil people plays.

Faces and also be drawn on popsicle sticks for the same effect.  A cereal box (with the centre cut out) is the perfect sized theatre for popsicle people plays.