Weekend Craft Ideas

Need something to do with your 1st grader on the weekends, without breaking the bank!?
The following website is filled with fun and easy crafts that your children will love doing!

http://www.artprojectsforkids.org/search/label/1st%20grade

Let me know how they work out!

Hearts on a String!

The following is a craft our first graders will be making to honor their moms for Mother's day! 
It's a fun and easy activity that you can also do with your children in your own home! 

All you need is the following:
1. Wax Paper
2. Colorful crayon shavings
3. A hot iron
4. Scissors

Step 1:
Create crayon shavings:


Step 2:
Draw a fun desgin (ie. heart) and place crayon shavings into the shape:


Step 3:
Add another sheet of wax paper on top, then proceed to iron together.

Step 4:
Once cooled, cut out and hole punch near the top of the heart.  Add a piece of ribbon or string, and tie together.  The finished product is a one of a kind heart, made with love!

Special Thanks for the wonderful idea:
http://skiptomylou.wordpress.com/2007/02/02/crayon-shaving-hearts/

Oh so Artsy!

There are many fun options when it comes to art for our first graders! Here are some ideas for our upcoming projects.  Hope you enjoy! :)

http://youtu.be/LFiUzfssql0