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Tag Archives: preschool crafts

Christmas crafts: Nativity crafts for kids

08/12/202107/12/2021
A Nativity scene in a shoebox showing Mary and Joseph with baby Jesus in the manger; a shepherd with his sheep; a King and an angel

We love doing crafts in the run-up to Christmas. Over the years we’ve made a few different nativity-themed crafts, ranging from simple preschool crafts, such as the ‘Baby Jesus in the manger’ craft through to more involved craft projects, like our shoebox nativity scene. They’ve all been a lot of fun to make and some… Read More

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Crafting with kids: paper plate flying saucer

03/06/202002/06/2020
The finished flying saucer with an alien inside the capsule

Trips to space and aliens seem to feature strongly in the books that Sophie has been reading for her home learning recently. We thought it would be fun to do some crafting to go alongside them; to make our own little alien and a paper-plate flying saucer for it to travel it. This is a… Read More

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Toilet roll snowmen – a simple winter craft

09/12/201908/12/2019
Two snowmen made from white paper covered toilet roll tubes with pipe cleaner and pompom scarves and earmuffs

We were inspired to make these cute little toilet roll snowmen after spotting some similar ones at the local Christmas tree festival. They’re very simple to make and would be a good craft activity for preschool-age children or above. My 6-year-old was able to make hers by herself, but younger children may need a little… Read More

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Making a plant pot person – a gardening-inspired craft for preschoolers

12/07/201805/11/2018
The finished plant pot person complete with oregano hair

Gardening has been our inspiration for this month’s #BostikBlogger craft. This plant pot person is the perfect craft for preschoolers, with a little adult assistance required here and there. You can either fill the top pot with compost and seeds to grow your own, or do what we did and re-pot another plant.    … Read More

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Crafting with kids – egg box flowers

02/07/201829/06/2018
A variety of flowers made from craft foam and an egg box

Sophie and I have been inspired by nature with our crafting over the last few weeks. These simple egg box flowers are easy for preschoolers to make with a little adult help to cut out the egg box and flower shapes.     You will need: An egg box Craft foam Straws Green tissue paper… Read More

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#30DaysWild – Simple nature bracelets

11/06/201811/06/2018
Sophie showing off her finished nature bracelets

One of my favourite things when taking part in #30DaysWild last year was combining getting out and enjoying nature with doing some crafts. These pretty nature bracelets are easy to make. Sophie had fun looking around the garden and deciding what natural items to use to decorate hers.     You will need: Paper Scissors… Read More

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#30DaysWild – Making toilet roll bird feeders

07/06/201811/06/2018
A bird feeder made from a toilet roll tube covered in peanut butter and seeds

#30DaysWild is a month-long nature challenge run by the Wildlife Trust. It aims to encourage people to connect with nature by doing something wild each day through June. This is our second year taking part. Our wild activity for day 4 was to help feed the birds in our garden. These bird feeders are made… Read More

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