With the holidays quickly approaching, encourage residents to create holiday gifts that they can send to their loved ones. Simply set up craft activities that allow residents to personalized pre-made gifts or create the gifts from scratch. Paintings Encourage residents … Read More
Category Archives: Arts & Crafts
7 Supplies Every Activity Director Needs to Keep on Hand
Ever wonder what supplies you need to keep in your activity closet to ensure that you’re ready for any last-minute activities or events? We’ve shared 7 important supplies that you should always have on hand for activities with your group. … Read More
DIY Patterned Rubbing Plates & Watercolor Resist Art
A super easy and budget friendly way to create rubbing plates requires some basic supplies, a flat work space and some drying time! This is a great way to explore color and texture using just a few materials that will … Read More
DIY Winter Holiday Themed Doll Pin Crafts
Wooden doll pins are perfect for all kinds of DIY craft activities. They are a great basic, budget friendly craft material to have on hand to make a variety of painted characters. They are the perfect size for ornaments, cute … Read More
Baby Jesus Adore Him Ornament Craft
If you’re looking for a Christmas themed activitiy for Sunday School, Bible School or any other religious group, this Baby Jesus craft ornament is such a cute idea. Create this project in just 5 easy steps. It can also be … Read More
5 DIY Coaster Crafts To Decorate
Try these 5 DIY coaster craft ideas with your creative group for no fail fun. DIY coasters make great practical craft projects that you can actually use when finished! Coasters are also perfect gift giving crafts that can be personalized … Read More
How To Make A Galaxy Themed Sensory Bin
Objective: Creating simple sensory activities based on a theme Suggested Materials: Rice Color Splash Acrylic Paint (black, blue, purple) Sensory Bin Glow-in-the-Dark Paint Paint Brush Glitter star beads Glow-in-the-Dark Star beads (from our Halloween bead assortment) Glitter Alpha Beads Glow-in-the-Dark … Read More
Poetry & Writing with Texture & Color – Classroom Lesson Plan
Objective: To visually enhance poetry and writing through texture and color Ages: 5+ Time: 20-45 minutes (writing varies) Grades: Kindergarten + Materials: Masking tape Paint Paintbrush Sponges Construction paper (or oak tag paper) Scissors A great activity for any season! … Read More
4 DIY Headband Decorating Ideas
Here are a few ideas from Crafty Kate to inspire your own personalized hair accessories using white plastic headbands, a perfectly pretty DIY project to fit any theme for your next party, group gathering or craft event! Fabric Wrapped Headbands … Read More
DIY Neon Sugar Skulls
Objective: Creative interactive activity to learn about Frida Kahlo and the Mexican tradition of Sugar Skulls. Materials: White Mixed Media paper Black Construction Paper Pencils Scissors Glue Sticks Neon Oil Pastels Blacklight (optional but does add to the fun & … Read More
