7 Crafts Projects to Keep Kids Busy
Parents, teachers and babysitters: This workbook includes 7 fun projects for kids ages 6-10. Do them all in one day or spread them out throughout the week for crafty entertainment!
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Format
7 projects in PDF workbook, with videos
Duration
Self-paced
Time
20-30 minutes per project
What kids will learn:
- How to make 3 different kinds of slime
- How to make a volcano (and why it erupts)
- How to finger knit
- How to make play dough
- How to write an invisible message, just like a spy!
- How to make papier-mache
- How to make an envelope
Why should you get this workbook?
- You've got a curious and crafty kid to take care of who loves getting their hands dirty.
- This workbook has short and clear videos for each project, making it all that much easier for kids to follow along.
Course Overview
7 Projects
Making Slime
This project is great because every kid loves to play with goopy slime!
Making a Volcano
This lesson will teach you a classic science experiment, making a volcano from scratch.
Finger Knitting
This lesson is a step-by-step guide on how to finger knit, a fun easy way to knit without any needles
Making Play Dough
Play dough is always a favorite for kids. Not only can you make all kinds of shapes and creations, but best of all, you can use it over and over again to make something entirely new!
Making an Invisible Ink Message
In this lesson, you’ll learn how to make an invisible ink message, a super secret spy tactic that’s fun for all ages.
Making Papier-Mache
For this lesson, we’re learning how to make papier-mache, a simple craft that dates back centuries. Papier-mache is a mix of flour and water that is used to make masks, ornaments, and other special decorations.
Making an Envelope
Our last lesson is going to teach you how to make an envelope, a simple paper craft that can be used for all sorts of activities.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Does this workbook include a supply list?
Yes. There is a complete supply list at the beginning of the workbook, so you can gather everything you'll need. For each individual project, we list out what you need specifically for that craft.
Are these projects just for kids?
Definitely not! These are fun projects for people of any age.
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What are others saying?
Rena
This was great for when I was a nanny. I was always looking for stuff to do with the kids and it was nice that this come all together in a workbook.
Terence
My kids liked the videos. It was good to be able to give them the supplies and play the videos. They figured out a lot on their own.
Lara
I was able to keep my nieces entertained for a whole week with these projects. They had so much fun!
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