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
Category Archives: Arts & Crafts
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
Sand & Salt Texture Writing for the Classroom
Objective: To visually enhance any subject through texture and rich vocabulary Ages: 5+ Time: 30-45 minutes Grades: 1st + Materials: Sand or salt White multi-media paper Construction paper Watercolor paints or watered down tempera paint Brushes Crayons Pencils (or fine … Read More
Jumbo DIY Volcano – Group STEAM Activity
Here is a super fun DIY Volcano activity that you can incorporate to a Dinosaur theme event, STEM program or even camp, which uses brown and red acrylic paints as well as red liquid watercolors and some basic household supplies. … Read More
Paint-N-Press Velvet Art Fabric Transfer – DIY Mandala Scarf Project
Hi – Crafty Kate here, I’m going to show you how to use one of our velvet art posters’ as a stamp to create an abstract pattern on a fabric scarf with this easy Paint-N-Press method. This simple and straightforward … Read More
12 DIY Halloween Crafts & Kits for Kids
Halloween is such a fun holiday for kids to express their creativity. There are so many cute characters, like ghosts, spiders, pumpkins, and mummies that they can create using simple materials. Here’s a list of our favorite Halloween crafts. You … Read More
Fun Masks For Kids – Crafts & Dramatic Play
We have so many mask options to choose from here at S&S: funny Masks, scary masks, masks to decorate, masks that come decorated, masks with feathers, masks with sequins, whatever type of mask you have in mind, we have it … Read More
D is for Dinosaur – Literacy Craft Activity for Kids
This activity combines arts and crafts with literacy and letter recognition. Kids can have fun learning while making a dinosaur using construction paper. Objective: Creating simple activities exploring Dinosaurs while learning about the letter “D” in the alphabet. Skill Development: Literacy and … Read More
8 Color Splash Favorites For Your Craft Program
We love our exclusive Color Splash branded creative products here at S&S because of the Brilliant Colors and Smart Prices! We have a full line of Color Splash Arts & Crafts, ranging from gallons of paint & glue, huge packs … Read More