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Ages 3-6

Rainbow Mobile

Materials:

large white paper plate, scissors, glue, paintbrush, watercolor paints in rainbow colors, clear cellophane shred (gift basket filler), 24” length of yarn

1. Fold the paper plate in half and on the folded edge cut a small semicircle to form the rainbow shape.

2. Lay the paper plate face down and paint it in concentric circle, sequencing the colors like those of a rainbow. Let dry.

3. When dry, cut the plate along the fold line to make two rainbows.

4. Spread glue on the unpainted side of each rainbow.

5. Press the cello shred onto the glue on the ends of one rainbow so that it hangs below the rainbow, leaving the center semicircle empty.

6. Place the yarn on the glue at the top of the rainbow to be used as a hanger.

7. Carefully glue the two rainbows together. Let dry before hanging.

Ages 6-8

Layered Designs

Materials:

9”X12” white construction paper, newspaper, crayons disposable rubber gloves, liquid tempera paint, liquid starch, 10”X13” colored construction paper

1. Using heavy crayon lines, make a sweeping, looping design on the 9”X12” paper.

2. Use brightly colored crayons to color in the design. Try to make the colors vivid by pressing down a bit.

3. Place the colored paper on a newspaper-covered surface.

4. Put on the disposable gloves and squeeze a puddle of paint onto the paper.

5. Mix in a few drops of liquid starch.

6. Spread the mixture over the entire sheet of paper. Add more paint if needed.

7. Use your fingers to make a design with the paint. The design underneath will show through as you make the paint design.

8. Let dry completely and mount onto the colored construction paper to make a frame.

Ages 7-10

Pizza! Pizza! + Story

Children will “create” their special pizza and then write a story telling why their pizza has been declared “The Best Pizza In The World” and has been sold in many different countries. Encourage them to write about their amazing success in the pizza business!

Materials:

large white paper plate,various construction paper, scraps to create toppings, variety of craft supplies like glitter, yarn, sequins, etc. to create toppings, red food coloring,white glue, oregano

1. Lightly color the rim of the paper plate brown.

2. Decide what you will use for toppings. Use construction paper and/or the craft supplies to make your toppings. Set them aside.

3. Mix the red food coloring into the white glue until it is the color of tomato sauce.

4. Brush the glue mixture onto the uncolored part of the plate.

5. While the glue is wet, sprinkle the pizza with oregano and press the toppings on the pizza.

6. Let dry completely.

7. Begin the writing piece. Encourage your child to be as creative as possible.