Marble Painted Easter Eggs

If you are looking for a fun Easter painting activity for kids this year, try this Marbled Painted Easter Eggs activity!

This painting activity is uses a unique marble painting technique that’s sure to dazzle family and friends.

All you need are a few marbles, a printable egg template, and your favorite paint colors.

Rolling the marbles around in the paint to create a beautiful pattern! You can also add glitter or other decorations for extra flair.

When it’s finished, admire your work of art and enjoy seeing everyone’s jaw drop when they see how creative you are!

Have fun and happy egg marble painting!

Marble Painted Easter Eggs

Supplies:

tempera paint
paint cups
spoons
marbles
cardstock (for printing the template)
scissors
glue
construction paper
bin or paint tray
printable egg template (see below)

Directions:

Print the egg template on white cardstock.

Squeeze the paint into the paint cups with one color in each cup.

Drop a marble in each color of paint.

Use a spoon to roll the marble around in the paint. Then, scoop the marble into the bin over the cardstock.

Instruct the children to move the bin or paint tray trying to roll the marbles over the template.

When done, carefully remove the painted paper to dry. Cut the egg shape from the cardstock.

Attach to a piece of construction paper using glue. Allow time to dry.

Display!

Marble Painted Easter Eggs

Materials

Tempera Paint
Paint cups
Spoons
Marbles
Cardstock (for printing the template)
Scissors
Glue
Construction paper
Template
Bin or paint tray

Instructions

Print template on white cardstock.

Squeeze the paint into the paint cups with one color in each cup. Drop a marble in each color of paint.

Use a spoon to roll the marble around in the paint. Then, scoop the marble into the bin over the cardstock.

Instruct the children to move the bin or paint tray trying to roll the marbles over the template.

When done, carefully remove the painted paper to dry.

Cut the shape from the cardstock and attach to a piece of construction paper using glue.

March 20, 2023

St. Patrick’s Day Play Dough Kit

Do your kids love playing with play dough? Mine sure do.

I always like to find new and fun ways to make play dough, and this St. Patrick’s Day Play Dough Kit is perfect!

Making a St. Patrick’s Day play dough kit is a fun and creative way to celebrate the holiday!

This activity helps kids build their fine motor skills as they mold the play dough into shapes and decorations with tools like cookie cutters and rollers.

Plus, it fosters imaginative play as they come up with scenarios for their creations.

It’s easy to put together, and the kids will love it!

Keep reading for the complete instructions!

St. Patrick’s Day Sensory Bin

St. Patrick’s Day Sensory Bottle

St. Patrick’s Day Play Dough Kit

Supplies:

White sectional tray
Yellow play dough
Gold glass gems
Green glass gems
Black cauldron toy
Cookie cutters
Colorful popsicle sticks (rainbow colors: red, orange, yellow, green, blue, purple)
Plastic gold coins
Mini plastic cups
Clear place mat
Plastic storage shoe box
Plastic zipper bags

Directions:

Place the items in each section of the tray.

For this tray, we used green gems in one section, gold gems in a section, gold coins in a section, black cauldron and cookie cutter in one section, popsicle sticks in one section, and small cups in one section.

In the center, we placed the play dough.

Use a plastic mat for play dough play time.

Allow the child to interact with the play dough tray, using their creativity to find different ways to use the items in the tray with the play dough.

You’ll be surprised with all the fun ideas they come up with!

Here are a few of my son’s favorite ways to use this play dough activity:

How to Store Your Play Dough Kit

When finished, store the loose items in plastic zipper bags. Make sure your play dough is stored properly in an air tight container. Place in a plastic shoe box and store for later use.

St. Patrick's Day Play Dough Kit

Materials

White sectional tray
Yellow play dough
Gold gems
Green gems
Black cauldron toy
Cookie cutter
Colorful popsicle sticks (red, orange, yellow, green, blue, purple)
Gold coins
Small cups
Plastic mat

Instructions

Place the items in each section of the tray.

For this tray, we used green gems in one section, gold gems in a section, gold coins in a section, black cauldron and cookie cutter in one section, popsicle sticks in one section, and small cups in one section. In the center, we placed the play dough.

Use a plastic mat for play dough play time.

Allow the child to interact with the play dough tray, using their creativity to come up with different ways to use the items in the tray with the play dough.

March 11, 2023

St. Patrick’s Day Shamrock Sensory Bottle

This super cool St. Patrick’s Day Shamrock Sensory Bottle is entertaining for children!

The glitter and confetti gives this bottle a fun effect. Create your bottle today!

St. Patrick’s Day is March 17! To celebrate, create a fun sensory bottle!

This St. Patrick’s Day sensory bottle for kids is a fun, easy way to celebrate this special day with your little ones!

Not only do they get to experience the holiday in an engaging and tactile way, but they also get to create their own unique St. Patrick’s day themed bottle.

St. Patrick’s Day Sensory Bin

St. Patrick’s Day Play Dough Kit

All you need are a few simple materials, such as green glitter, shamrocks confetti, and some of your favorite St. Patrick’s day goodies.

Just fill the bottle with these items and add water – voila! Your St. Patrick’s day sensory bottle is ready.

Kids will love shaking it up and watching the contents swirl around. It’s sure to be a festive activity for this fun holiday!

So get your kids involved in the fun and let them create their own St. Patrick’s Day sensory bottle – they’ll love it!

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Benefits of Sensory Bottles

Here’s our St. Patrick’s Day Sensory Bottle for kids to make during the month of March!

St. Patrick’s Day Shamrock Sensory Bottle

Supplies:

1 (13.6 to 16 ounce) clear sensory bottle
2 to 3 (6 ounce) bottles clear Elmer’s Glue
about 1 cup warm water
about 1 tablespoon glitter or confetti (if desired)
toy coins (optional)
shamrock confetti
gold dot confetti
lime green glitter

Directions:

Empty the contents of one bottle of glue into the bottle.

Fill the empty glue bottle about half full with warm water (about ¼ cup) and seal with the lid.

Shake well to combine the remaining glue with the water. Pour into the bottle with glue and shake or stir to combine.

If you are adding glitter or toys, add part of the glitter and toys into the glue mixture.

Seal the jar and shake well.

Note: If the glitter or confetti does not move easily, add more warm water. If the glitter or confetti moves too quickly, add additional glue. Continuing adding in layers with the glitter and toys until you achieve your desired effect.

When the contents of the bottle move according to your preference, seal the bottle and glue the lid closed to avoid spills.

If desired, cover the lid with duct tape or additional decorations.

Your St. Patrick’s Day Sensory Bottle is complete and ready for play time!

St. Patrick's Day Sensory Bottle

Materials

1 (13.6 to 16 ounce) clear sensory bottle
2 to 3 (6 ounce) bottles clear Elmer’s Glue
about 1 cup warm water
about 1 tablespoon glitter or confetti (if desired)
toy coins (optional)
shamrock confetti
gold dot confetti
lime green glitter

Instructions

Empty the contents of one bottle of glue into the bottle.

Fill the empty glue bottle about half full with warm water (about ¼ cup) and seal with the lid.

Shake well to combine the remaining glue with the water. Pour into the bottle with glue and shake or stir to combine.

If you are adding glitter or toys, add part of the glitter and toys into the glue mixture.

Seal the jar and shake well.

Note: If the glitter or confetti does not move easily, add more warm water. If the glitter or confetti moves too quickly, add additional glue. Continuing adding in layers with the glitter and toys until you achieve your desired effect.

When the contents of the bottle move according to your preference, seal the bottle and glue the lid closed to avoid spills.

If desired, cover the lid with duct tape or additional decorations.

Your St. Patrick's Day Sensory Bottle is complete and ready for play time!

March 11, 2023

Yellow Chick Paper Plate Craft

This adorable Yellow Chick Paper Plate Craft is the perfect craft to make this spring season!

I LOVE the spring season! It’s my favorite season (right there next to fall!) The spring season is a time to start over.

Trees and flowers are in bloom and baby animals are being born or hatched!

This yellow chick craft below is easy and fun to make with your kids this spring season. All you need are yellow pom poms, pipe cleaners, glue, wiggly eyes, and a small paper dessert plate.

The bright yellow color is what makes this adorable chick stand out!

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Yellow Chick Paper Plate Craft

Supplies:

dessert size paper plate
yellow pom poms (in 3 shades if available)
2 googly eyes
2 yellow pipe cleaners
1 orange pipe cleaner
quick dry tacky glue or school glue

Directions:

Glue the pom poms to the paper plate. If using 3 shades of yellow as pictured, start with the wings first, then the breast area, and finally the top.

Cut one yellow pipe cleaner in half. Twist each half into bird feet. Glue into place.

With the remaining yellow pipe cleaner, cut in half and shape into wings. Glue into place.

Twist the orange pipe cleaner into a beak shape. Glue into place.

Glue the wiggly eyes to each side of the beak.

March 2, 2023

Pot of Gold Rainbow Popsicle Stick Craft

Create this fun and festive Pot of Gold Rainbow Popsicle Stick Craft for St. Patrick’s Day this year!

St. Patrick’s Day is approaching! St. Patrick’s Day 2023 falls on a Friday this year.

Get out your craft supplies and plan to make a variety of fun crafts to celebrate!

Here’s a list of fun St. Patrick’s Day activities for you to enjoy while you are visiting today:

Rainbow crafts are a great way to bring in the St. Patrick’s Day holiday. This popsicle stick craft below is simple and easy to make with the kids. It includes a pot of gold for extra fun!

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I hope you enjoy making this craft with your kids or students. Be sure to display your craft around your home or classroom to brighten up the room!

Pot of Gold Rainbow Popsicle Stick Craft

Supplies:

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Printable St. Patrick’s Day Activity Pack

Instructions:

Line up colored craft sticks in the following order: red, orange, yellow, green, blue, and purple.

Run a line of hot glue across the sticks near the top and press on one of the small sticks as shown.

Repeat the process along the bottom.

Position the rainbow vertically with the red on the left.

Glue the cotton balls on the top portion of the rainbow.

Use the foam or construction paper to cut out a pot shape and glue it to the bottom portion of the rainbow.

Twist the pipe cleaner to form a spring shape and glue it at the top of the pot.

Your rainbow pot of gold is complete!

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St. Patrick’s Day Coloring Pages

Pot of Gold Rainbow Popsicle Stick Craft

Materials

Colored Craft Sticks
2 small Craft Sticks
Gold Sparkly Pipe Cleaner
2 Cotton Balls
Black Foam or Construction Paper
Hot Glue
Scissors

Instructions

Line up colored craft sticks in the following order: red, orange, yellow, green, blue, and purple.

Run a line of hot glue across the sticks near the top and press on one of the small sticks as shown.

Repeat the process along the bottom.

Position the rainbow vertically with the red on the left.

Glue the cotton balls on the top portion of the rainbow.

Use the foam or construction paper to cut out a pot shape and glue it to the bottom portion of the rainbow.

Twist the pipe cleaner to form a spring shape and glue it at the top of the pot.

Your rainbow pot of gold is complete!

February 28, 2023

Paper Plate Rainbow Craft

Are you looking for a fun rainbow craft to make with the kids this spring? Here’s a quick and easy Paper Plate Rainbow Craft to make!

Are you looking for a fun and easy craft to do with your kids?

Look no further than this rainbow paper plate craft! This is a great project for all ages, and it only takes a few minutes to complete.

Kids will love seeing the spectrum of colors in their creations, and they’ll enjoy spending time with you while making them.

Rainbow crafts are perfect for any occasion – from birthday parties to rainy day activities.

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Printable Rainbow Activity Pack

Bring some brightness into your world! Grab your supplies and get started on this fun craft that your kids will love.

Paper Plate Rainbow Craft

Supplies:

Construction paper (rainbow colors: red, orange, yellow, green, blue, purple)
Paper plate
Cotton balls
School glue
Scissors
Ruler
Pencil

Directions:

Use the ruler and pencil to measure 1 inch wide strips of construction paper in each of the rainbow colors. Cut out the strips. (You can do this for each individual color, or stack all of the paper and cut at once.)

Cut a paper plate in half. Set the other half aside, you will only need one half for this project.

Line up the strips according to the order of the rainbow.

Pour a little glue at the end of each strip.

Set the paper plate on top of the glue, flat side down on the glue. Allow the glue to dry. (You may have to straighten some of the strips of paper after securing to the glue to make sure they are straight.)

Glue the cotton balls on the paper plate half. Continue this until the paper plate half is covered. Allow glue to dry.