Has your child tried any of these crafts? Have they tried other crafts? If so, feel free to share photos with us, and we can feature your child on our webpage and our social media! Be crafty and have fun!
FINGER PAINTS MADE WITH CORNSTARCH
Materials Needed:
4 Tbsp. sugar 1/2 C. Cornstarch 2 C. Cold water Containers Food Coloring |
Steps:
Stir 4 tablespoons of sugar and 1/2 cup cornstarch together. Add 2 cups of cold water and heat over medium heat until the mixture is thick (the mixture will further thicken as it cools). Divide into four or more containers. Add food coloring to each container for desired colors. |
Northwood Meadows Trails - Nature Walks for families.
Go for a family nature walk and enjoy the outdoors! Have your kids walk along the trails looking for native wildlife, plants, and trees. Look for interesting rocks, or flowers. For a map of the Northwood Meadows, you can click the .pdf file below. Have fun!

northwood-area-land-management-collaborative-trail-map.pdf |
EASY BUG HOTEL FROM RED TED ART
5 PAPER TOYS TO PLAY WITH BY RED TED ART
YARN RAINBOW CLOUD WITH POM POMS
PINTEREST - EVERYDAY SIMPLE MOM CRAFTS
For instructions on how to assemble the baby chick, please click here.
For the .pdf printable template pieces to make the baby chick, click the button below. For instructions on how to assemble the butterfly, please click here.
For the .pdf printable template pieces to make the butterfly, click the button below. |
Lightning Bug Craft
We did this as a Make and Take Craft last year and the children really seemed to enjoy it. If you'd like to try and make one, please click here for the directions and materials.
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RECYCLING CHALLENGE

Hi everybody,
I'm sure you are as bored as I am so I would like to challenge you to create something from your recycling bin. This item can be as small or as large as you want it to be. You can have a competition with your family members or team up to create something together.
Please send a picture of your creation to chesleylib@gmail.com and we may share it on our library website.
Use any craft items you have and remember to have fun!
Good luck!
Diane,
I'm sure you are as bored as I am so I would like to challenge you to create something from your recycling bin. This item can be as small or as large as you want it to be. You can have a competition with your family members or team up to create something together.
Please send a picture of your creation to chesleylib@gmail.com and we may share it on our library website.
Use any craft items you have and remember to have fun!
Good luck!
Diane,
Look at some of the things our Library Assistant, Diane, has made by recycling materials!
It's a Faux Library!
It's a Faux Library!
Do you need some ideas on getting creative with recycling? Check out these easy cardboard animals, this paper and chalk craft, or try and recreate a cute dandelion paint-by-nature to get some ideas!