5 quick ideas
Here it is, a sight for sore eyes - fun crafts that are so simple, children can complete them by themselves. From an instant sock puppet to a funny way to create pictures, these ideas are perfect for keeping toddlers and preschoolers busy at home.
- 5 minutes
- Kids of all ages
1. All eyes on this: an easy, fun paper craft
- You’ll need: magazines or newspapers, paper or card, scissors, glue stick, googly eyes
- What to do: This is one for kids who love snipping. Just give them magazines so they can cut out their favourite pictures, and a piece of paper to glue them onto. Then they add googly eyes – to everything!
2. Bring pictures to life: a brilliant drawing idea
You’ll need: Paper, pens, googly eyes
What to do: Just encourage your child to draw their favourite animal, and then stick on some googly eyes.
3. Monster mate: a great hand drawing idea
You’ll need: Paper, crayons, scissors, googly eyes
What to do: Just ask your child to draw around their hand (or yours). Then they turn it into a monster by colouring it in and adding googly eyes. Rarr!
4. Perfect pal: the easiest way to make a sock puppet
You’ll need: A sock, googly eyes
What to do: Simply stick the googly eyes onto the sock. It’s so easy and effective.
5. Pebble bugs: simply paint and stick
You’ll need: Pebbles, paint, paintbrushes, googly eyes
What to do:
1. Ask your child to paint the pebbles like bugs.
2. Once they’re dry, they can add googly eyes.
Top tip! Children can also colour the rocks with felt tips, for a speedier version of this idea.
