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The Cotton Cloud Rainbow Drop

Steps:

Use a marker to draw a large, simple rainbow shape on your piece of cardboard.
Squeeze a line of glue along the first arc of the rainbow.
Pick up cotton balls one by one and press them firmly into the glue.
Continue until the entire rainbow is covered in fluffy white clouds.
Mix a few drops of food coloring with water in separate small bowls.
Use the eyedropper to suck up the colored water.
Gently drop the color onto the cotton balls to make a rainbow.

Safety Tip:
Always supervise your child when using food coloring to avoid stains. Ensure the child does not put the cotton balls or colored water in their mouth.

The Foil Mirror Portrait

Steps:

Glue a flat piece of aluminum foil to a sturdy cardboard sheet.
Make sure the foil is as smooth as possible to create a mirror effect.
Ask your child to look at their reflection and point to their eyes.
Have them use a marker to draw their eyes right on the shiny foil.
Encourage them to add their nose, mouth, and hair to finish the portrait.
Use different colors to make the portrait bright and fun!

Safety Tip:
Always supervise your child during the activity. Ensure they handle the cardboard and foil safely. Tuck the foil edges behind the cardboard to prevent scratches.

The Yarn Star Weaver

Steps:

Glue two craft sticks together in the shape of a cross.
Wait for the glue to dry so the sticks are sturdy.
Tie the end of your yarn to the center of the cross.
Wrap the yarn once around one stick, then move to the next.
Continue this wrapping pattern until the star reaches your desired size.
Use scissors to cut the yarn and tie a final knot to finish.

Safety Tip:
Adult supervision is recommended while using scissors and glue. Ensure the craft sticks are smooth to prevent any small splinters.

Fan-Fold Color Towers

Steps:

Use markers to draw bright patterns on three index cards.
Show your child how to fold the card back and forth to create a fan or accordion shape.
Press each fold firmly with your thumb and index finger to make the creases very sharp.
Squeeze a few dots of glue onto a sturdy cardboard base.
Stand the folded card upright on the glue to create a wavy tower.
Pick up a pom-pom using your pinching fingers and glue it onto the peaks of the paper fans.

Safety Tip:
Adult supervision is required when using glue to ensure it stays on the craft and away from faces.

Mystery Yarn Foil Maze

Steps:

Draw a winding maze on a piece of sturdy Cardboard.
Trace the path with Glue and stick Yarn on top.
Once dry, place the Cardboard inside an Aluminium Foil Pan.
Turn the pan over so the Cardboard is underneath.
Ask your child to press the foil using their pointer finger.
Follow the raised yarn bumps to finish the maze!

Safety Tip:
Always supervise your child while they are using small materials like yarn and glue.