Need some craft/project ideas for 6yo

Holly_1007 · April 2013

Alright guys, without getting into the nitty gritty I need a kick azz project/ craft idea for my SD (6) and Ds (3) for this afternoon. SD's mom went and bought a puppy this morning and called her and rubbed it in her face. They had been talking about it for weeks so SD is pretty upset (rightfully so). I brought them to the playground this morning and that was good but now that we are back home she is sulking about it again. So give me some ideas of something that we can do this afternoon?

Newt69 · April 2013

I don't know what you have on hand but what about the volcano reaction where you take vinegar and baking soda, mix it up and it reacts.

Holly_1007 · April 2013

Oooh thats a good one! Thanks Newt, checking the cabinets now!

PenelopePond · April 2013

I just saw a cool thing on Pinterest to make a bubble sock. Cut off the bottom of a water bottle, place a sock over the cut end and rubber band or tape it in place, dip sock in bubble solution, and then blow from the mouth end of the bottle. Looks simple and fun.

Holly_1007 · April 2013

AndreaR1983:
I just saw a cool thing on Pinterest to make a bubble sock. Cut off the bottom of a water bottle, place a sock over the cut end and rubber band or tape it in place, dip sock in bubble solution, and then blow from the mouth end of the bottle. Looks simple and fun.

Whaaaat? Does it actually work?? I'm not on pinterest, let me see if I can google it!

PenelopePond · April 2013

Holly_1007:
AndreaR1983:
I just saw a cool thing on Pinterest to make a bubble sock. Cut off the bottom of a water bottle, place a sock over the cut end and rubber band or tape it in place, dip sock in bubble solution, and then blow from the mouth end of the bottle. Looks simple and fun.
Whaaaat? Does it actually work?? I'm not on pinterest, let me see if I can google it! 

Let me know if you don't find it and I will look. It looked like it worked really well. They even put food coloring on the end of the sock and the bubbles were colored.

I found this. I guess they can be called snake bubbles too.
https://lifewithmoorebabies.blogspot.com/2013/04/colofulbubblesnakes.html?m1

mamaHippo23 · April 2013

Add food coloring to a tub or sink of soapy water and splash around in the pretty colors

Mixing cornstarch and water makes this awesome goo that is great for little hands to squish in. I put it in a tub or large pan. You could add food coloring to this too.

Shaving cream fight! (Probably best outdoors) then if they have swimsuits on they can get right in the shower/tub to rinse off.

Play "Blues Clues" and put clues around the house that leads to an object hidden in the house or yard. This can also be done like a treasure hunt if you draw a simple map for them to follow.

McKee09 · April 2013

If you have paint, construction paper, baking pan, a marble and a straw you can make a cool art project. Put the construction paper in your pan. you might line the pan with foil or wax paper for easy clean up. Then put squirts of paint randomly on the paper. It works best if you have more colors. Then have her blow the marble around with the straw. Once the marble gets the paint on it, it will leave a trail. It's never the same look and it's fun to do.

katiebug58 · April 2013

McKee09:
If you have paint, construction paper, baking pan, a marble and a straw you can make a cool art project. Put the construction paper in your pan. you might line the pan with foil or wax paper for easy clean up. Then put squirts of paint randomly on the paper. It works best if you have more colors. Then have her blow the marble around with the straw. Once the marble gets the paint on it, it will leave a trail. It's never the same look and it's fun to do.

I do something similar with my first graders when we study Jackson Pollock. YouTube some clips of him working then let them try it. I have the kids pick up the tray and tilt it to roll the marble around. If the weather is nice go outside and let them drip and splatter the paint. The kids love it and I've done it as young as 4 yr olds.

hmp1 · April 2013

Is she into dolls? Paint bow tie pasta, hot glue to a bobby pin for diy doll bows or to a ribbon for headband. Keagan can make bow ties for his teddy bears by hot glue to a rubber band or ribbon.

James' afternoon art project is painting a sign for my sister's new business. I do this a lot, just put tape on canvas (or construction paper if you don't have canvas) spelling out a word, have the kids paint over the tape all over the canvas. Once the paint is pretty much dry, remove the tape to reveal the word. You can do her name, tie some ribbon from the top and make a sign for her room.

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