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Lots of free crafts and coloring pages!!

There are lots of free printables...such as printable boys and girls craft bracelets, color in the shapes, trace the shapes and coloring pages, most I designed myself...I love making this stuff!  I love kids!!!  You can find more on my website: www.craftkitsforkids.com Take a look at the links on the home page and you can find lots!

 Please make sure to scroll down my lens as I have links to printable coloring pages, crafts etc. that I am continually developing and can be printed off for FREE!

Also, I am always looking for good projects and ideas to add to it so if there is something you think would fit well, please let me know and I would definitely consider adding it to the site!

More is being added all the time so check back! :)

Hannah Montana Coloring Pages Blog

I now have a Hannah Montana coloring pages blog with lots of great Hannah Montana stuff:

www.hannahmontanacoloringpages.blogspot.com

Free Dr. Seuss Coloring Pages and Printables

Here you will find sites that offer Free Printable Dr. Seuss Coloring Pages and Printables:

www.associatedcontent.com

DOES ART EDUCATION HELP THE BRAIN AND LEARNING?

Please read a published article I wrote that addresses this question.
www.associatedcontent.com

LOOKING FOR A GREAT WAY TO ENCOURAGE BEGINNING READERS?

Get a free issue, poster, and stickers with a 1-year trial subscription.

This wonderful magazine called Zootles is geared towards 2-6 year olds and the word-and-picture format is a great way to sharpen a child's reading skills. There is also the Zoobooks which is the magazine geared toward the 4-12 year olds. Both magazines are the "your everything-you-wanted-to-know guide to the world's most fascinating animals, birds, reptiles, and insects." I highly recommend both magazines, the kids love it and are so interested in the animal content!

Zootles Magazine for Kids 2-6
A vivid, compelling, and child-friendly introduction to animals in their natural habitats, Zootles has over 20 pages of incredible photos and fascinating facts. Zootles offers early learners all the right building blocks--letters, sounds, numbers, words, colors, shapes, and concepts--to set them up for school success. Each page bursts with bright colors and features the best photography and illustrations. And each issue includes a special section for parents.

THE BEST CRAFTS!!

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COFFEE FILTER ART

Quick to set up and easy enough for a toddler(with parent help of course!)

Washable markers
Coffee filter or paper towel
Eyedropper or sponge(optional)

Set your child in his/her highchair or at a low table and give him/her washable markers and a coffee filter. The absorbency of the paper will make the colors blur as it is draw on.
If you are feeling brave, have your child use an eyedropper or sponge to wet the coffee filter afterward to blur the colors even more!

COLORING, COLORING FOR EVERYONE!

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CRAZY CRAYONS

Use these ideas to make use of broken crayons!

Broken crayon pieces, paper removed
Clean, empty tin cans
Pot of very hot water
Plastic film canisters
Candy or soap mold(optional)
Muffin pan
Aluminum foil(optional)

Option 1:
Have your child sort the crayon pieces by color. Place the pieces in the tin cans, one color per can. Set the tin cans in a pot of very hot water until the crayons have melted. Pour a small amount (approximately 1/4 inch) into each film canister. When the wax hardens, add a second color in the same way. Continue the process until you have a crayon that's a rainbow of layered colors. Or if you like, pour the melted wax into a candy or soap mold to make a shaped crayon.

Option 2:
Preheat your oven to 400'F. Have your child place the crayon pieces in a well greased muffin pan(or a muffin pan lined with aluminum foil), one color per section. Or to make the crayons have a stained glass effect, mix the colors. Place the pan in the oven for a few minutes, until the crayons have melted. Remove the pan from the oven and let the crayons cool completely before removing them from the pan.

THOMAS THE TANK, BRATZ, TRANSFORMER, DISNEY PRINCESS COLORING PAGES

I have added a few new coloring pages to my website, there is:

Thomas the Tank http://craftkitsforkids.com/Thomas_the_Tank.html

Bratz http://www.craftkitsforkids.com/Bratz.html

Transformers http://www.craftkitsforkids.com/Transformers.html

Disney Princess Enchanted Tales
http://craftkitsforkids.com/Disney_Princess_Coloring.html

The Bratz page also has a really great printable dress up dolls link. Please check it out!

WHAT IS THE BEST? YOU VOTE!!!

These are some of my favorite items!

I personally believe art/craft exposure to children is so important, some of the benefits include: aiding in their fine motor skils, tapping into the creative areas of their brain,giving those reasoning skils a workout and plus its a great time for parents/caregivers to have that "one-on-one" time with their child and make those emotional connections and memories that last a lifetime!

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Do-A-Dot Art 6 Pack Brilliant Colors Washable Markers

Do-A-Dot Art 6 Pack Brilliant Colors Washable Markers

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Spinmaster Aquadoodle Thomas Toot N Doodle

Spinmaster Aquadoodle Thomas Toot N Doodle

The Aquadoodle Thomas the Tank Engine Toot 'N Dood more...0 points

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LeapFrog Leapster® Educational Game: Mr. Pencil's Learn to Draw and Write

LeapFrog Leapster® Educational Game: Mr. Pencil's Learn to Draw and Write

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My Very Own House

My Very Own House

Here is a playhouse you can decorate to become you more...0 points

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Doodle Doug

Doodle Doug

Doodle Doug is a scribbly, scrawly, creepy crawly more...0 points

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DO YOU HAVE GREAT KID CRAFT IDEAS?

Do you have great ideas for crafts, kid craft type recipes or helpful craft tips?
I am always looking to add to my website: www.craftkitsforkids.com and my blog site: www.craftkitsforkids.blogspot.com
E-mail me with ideas and I would be happy to add the ideas and acknowledge your name as contributor on my sites...only if you want your name posted! :)

SHAPES COLORING BOOK and BIRTHDAY/ANNIVERSARY CALENDAR

Woo Hoo!! Yesterday I was a busy girl but you are going to love the new designs!!!!
I made a printable shapes coloring book with simple shapes to color, also the name of the shape listed below each one. The link is: www.craftkitsforkids.com
Just click on the shapes link and the book will open in a new window ready to be printed!

The next one you will really love so please take a look! I made a birthday/anniversary calendar for each month so those special dates can be remembered, each month has a craft gift, directions are given as to how to make the craft, the craft is perfect for any child to make for gift giving! The best part is the calendar can also be colored! The link is: www.craftkitsforkids.com
Click on the link: printable birthday/anniversary calendar and the calendar will open in a new window ready to be printed!!
Enjoy! Let me know what you think!!

EXCELLENT KIDS ART MAGAZINES

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PLAYDOUGH RECIPES

Fun to make at home!

I remember as a little kid making playdough and playing with it for hours. Even as an adult, I still love playing with playdough! I can't tell you how many times I have had friends call me and ask if I have "one of those homemade playdough recipes?"
So in case you are in the mood to make playdough or would like to be inspired, here are a few of my favorite playdough recipes! Enjoy!

Kool Aid Playdough
1 cup flour
1 Tbsp. vegetable oil
1 package unsweetened Koolaid
1/4 cup salt
2 Tbsp. cream of tartar
1 cup water

DIRECTIONS:
Mix flour, salt, cream of tartar and Kool aid in a medium pan. Add water and oil. Stir over medium heat 3-5 minutes. When mixture forms a ball in pan, remove. Knead until smooth.
Let cool and place in airtight containers or baggies.

Peanut Butter Playdough
3 1/2 cups peanut butter
4 cups confectioners' sugar
3 1/2 cups honey
4 cups dry milk powder

DIRECTIONS:
In large bowls, cream together peanut butter and confectioner's sugar, then beat in honey and fold in milk powder. Refrigerate or freeze until ready to use.

Salt Playdough
1 cup salt
1 cup water
1/2 cup plus more flour
Saucepan

DIRECTIONS:
Mix the salt, water, and 1/2 cup of flour in a saucepan. Stir and cook the mixture over medium heat. Remove it from the heat when it's thick and rubbery. As the mixture cools, knead in enough additional flour to make the dough workable.

Oatmeal Playdough
1 part flour
1 part water
2 parts oatmeal
Bowl

DIRECTIONS:
Place all the ingredients in a bowl. Mix them well and knead the dough until it's smooth. Cover the playdough and refrigerate for storage.

Uncooked Playdough
1 cup cold water
1 cup salt
2 teaspoons vegetable oil
Tempera paint or food coloring
3 cups flour
2 tablespoons cornstarch
Bowl

DIRECTIONS:
In a bowl, mix the water, salt, oil, and enough tempera paint or food coloring to make a brightly colored mixture. Gradually blend in the flour and cornstarch until the mixture has the consistency of bread dough. Cover the playdough for storage.

Colored Playdough
1 cup water
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1/2 cup salt
1 tablespoon cream of tartar(will help playdough last 6 months or longer!)
Food coloring
1 cup flour
Saucepan

DIRECTIONS:
Mix the water,oil,salt,cream of tartar,and a few drops of food coloring in a saucepan and heat the mixture until it's warm. Remove the mixture from the heat and stir in the flour. Knead the dough until it's smooth.

FUN PLAY-DOH ITEMS

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PLAYDOUGH FUN!

These sets are great accessories for your homemade playdough recipes or if you do not feel inspired to make your own playdough, these wonderful products already have play-doh included!
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Online Printable Coloring Books

If you are looking for online printable coloring books that are very reasonably priced, easy to print, a huge variety of themes, then this is definitely the site you need to check out!
http://www.getcoloringbooks.com

Free Pokemon Coloring Pages

http://pokemoncoloring.blogspot.com/

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    What great ideas to keep the kids amused and occupied, well done lens, thank you.
  • Pastiche Feb 4, 2009 @ 6:38 pm | delete
    I really love the crazy crayons. Will have to make some to go with the best coloriing books ever for kids and grownups.
  • debnet Jun 26, 2008 @ 4:03 pm | delete
    Great ideas Shell. I'm always on the look out for resources to use with the kids I work with. Now I can add these to my list!
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