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You might be thinking about adding some pet crafts, activities, or games to your activity program as part of a Pet or Animal Theme. Kids can work together on several of these activities, like putting a puzzle together, playing a memory match game, and coloring their own cat or dog craft.<\/p>\n
Use this theme as an opportunity to teach Social Emotional Learning (SEL) by exploring emotions through pets. Your group can also get to know each other more by sharing details about their favorite furry friends.<\/p>\n
Below are some holidays and observances related to pets!<\/p>\n
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We love these adorable dog squishy toys that can be colored with markers! It’s a stress toy that you can design yourself!<\/p>\n
Doorknob Hangers<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n Kids can choose between a dog or a cat doorknob<\/strong><\/a> to hang on their bedroom door, or in their cabin at summer camp! Each pack comes with\u00a08 each of the cat, dog, and also an elephant. Use acrylic paint, glass stain, stain or markers to decorate!\u00a0Sand any rough edges first. If you sand the face, do this\u00a0lightly so you don’t remove any of the Everyone loves puppies and kittens! Hearts will melt with this traditional memory match game<\/strong><\/a> that features 16 different (and absolutely adorable) real-life images to spark memories and pull at heartstrings! Sure to engage everyone and ideal for matching and sorting, and is easily adaptable to many levels of dementia. Real-life images are mounted onto the 32 big, 3\u201d soft foam tiles. And they’re 3\/8\u201d thick making them extra easy to grasp and handle.<\/p>\n Puppy Bank<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n Our\u00a0Color-Me\u2122 ceramic puppy banks<\/strong><\/a> are sure to be a big hit with kids that are dog lovers! This is also our favorite of all the pet crafts. Decorate their puppy with\u00a0paint or markers, then store coins inside. These come in a pack of 12.<\/p>\n Fish Banks<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n Fish are important pets too! Kids can color their own banks to reflect their favorite fish pet. This is a great educational craft kit that can be used in the classroom too!<\/p>\n Our Color-Me\u2122 Rabbits<\/strong><\/a> are super cute and fun to color. Use fabric markers and add any other craft embelishments you’d like. The eyes, nose, and mouth are stitched with black thread. The pack comes with 12 projects.We also have this pack of animals<\/strong><\/a> that includes a dog and fish!<\/p>\n We love these cardboard doghouses to use with our Color Me animals<\/strong><\/a>! This makes such a fun craft activity and is also perfect for dramatic play. View our blog tutorial<\/strong><\/a> with several creative ideas on how to use these crafts.<\/p>\n Latch Hook Pets<\/strong><\/p>\n Latch hook projects help develop eye-hand coordination and fine motor control. Includes poly\/cotton canvas, precut acrylic rug yarn with easy to follow color chart and illustrated instructions. Choose from:<\/p>\n Purrfect for cat lovers! Create gorgeous illustrations of felines one sticker at a time. Paint by Sticker is a compelling activity for crafters and artists, doodlers and colorers of all ages, each Paint by Sticker\u00ae book includes everything you need to create twelve vibrant, full-color \u201cpaintings\u201d with an almost 3D effect.<\/p>\n Everything you need to create 12 full-color portraits of playful dogs, including a dachshund, a pit, a bulldog, a poodle mom with her puppy, a setter, a husky and a corgi to name a few. Contains 12 different 9\u201d x 12\u201d images plus sticker sheets and easy instructions to complete each. 56 total pages. Pages are perforated for easy removal.<\/p>\n Masterpieces\u00ae Playful Paws EZ Grip 300 Piece Puzzle<\/a><\/p>\n Porch Swing Buddies 35-Piece Tray Puzzle<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n With these painting activity books<\/strong><\/a>, your group can paint without making a mess! Each water-activated page is filled with fun pictures that turn into individual masterpieces.Jjust dip a paintbrush in water and brush on the pages and the appropriate colors appear. Great for fine motor skills and control as kids learn to use a paintbrush and eventually choose to paint in one section at a time. Convenient tear-out pages and a designer cutout frame allow you to put your kid’s artwork on display once it is dry!<\/p>\n These pets are perfect for calming and snuggling! Bring back warm memories of their favorite pets with these realistic-looking pets made with the highest quality materials. Holding and petting these dogs and cat can help minimize anxiety by calming and soothing an agitated resident.<\/p>\n Choose from:<\/p>\n Bring delight, joy and companionship with these Joy For All Companion Pets. They look, feel and sound real, with soft fur and respond to petting, hugging and motion. State of the art technology that makes them appear lifelike! Built-in sensors create a personalized experience by responding to presence, voice, and touch.<\/p>\n Choose from:<\/p>\n Pet Sand Art<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n Sand art is a great craft for all ages. This pack of 12 comes with 3 each of the designs you see in the picture. Remove stickers one at a time, and pour colored sand<\/a> over each section! The pre-sticky paper makes it easy for kids and\u00a0seniors to stay in the lines.<\/p>\n Are you a dog lover?\u00a0Add a tie dye bandana and you’ve got the most stylish dog ever! Personalize it with a paw print, their name, or other fun designs. View our step by step tutorial<\/a> on how to make these using bandanas, glue, and tie dye!<\/p>\n Celebrate your group’s special connection with their pets by having them bring in a photo and create a personalized\u00a0pendant <\/span>keychain<\/strong><\/a>\u00a0or <\/span>necklace<\/a><\/strong>.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"![\"doorknob](\"https:\/\/www.ssww.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/doorknob-pet-craft1.jpg\")
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\nprinted lines.\u00a0You may also want to apply a coat of clear finish, like Mod Podge.<\/p>\nPet Memory Game<\/a><\/h2>\n
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<\/p>\nPet Piggy Banks<\/h2>\n
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<\/p>\nColor-Me\u2122 Rabbit<\/a><\/h2>\n
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<\/p>\nColor-Me\u2122 Doghouses<\/strong><\/a><\/h1>\n
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Paint By Sticker Books<\/strong><\/h2>\n
Paint by Sticker\u00ae Book: Cats<\/strong><\/a><\/h2>\n
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<\/p>\nPaint By Sticker\u00ae Dogs Book<\/strong><\/a><\/h2>\n
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<\/p>\nPet Puzzles<\/h2>\n
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<\/p>\nPaint with Water Activity Books<\/strong><\/a><\/h2>\n
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<\/p>\nPlush Pets<\/h2>\n
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Joy For All\u2122<\/strong><\/h2>\n
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<\/p>\nDIY Dog Bandana<\/a><\/h2>\n
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<\/p>\nDIY Pendants<\/a><\/h2>\n
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