Crafts for Kids - Make a Headboard out of Recycled Materials

Crafting is not only fun filled activity but it is alsoavailable. For example, if you do not have thick
something that helps your children learn. For example,cardboard, you can also use craft foam or any other
crafts for kids that call for colored paper and crayonsmaterial that provides your project some depth.
can teach them hues and colors of the rainbow. WithInstructions:
the use of scissors, you can help them cut out letters1. If you are using a template, print out the letters that
that can make them be more familiar with theyou will need to spell out your child’s name.
alphabet.However, if a template is not available, you can
So if you want to get into crafting with your kids, herealways draw the letters directly at the back of the
is a project that you can work on – a headboardmaterial that you will be using. As you draw the letters,
design out of recycled materials.ask your child to identify the letters one by one.
Materials needed:2. For safety reasons, cut the cardboard out yourself
-          Cardboard out of thick boxesand pass it on your children to decorate. Tell them that
-          Colored paperthey can use any material on the table. Encourage
-          Gluethem to draw out their favorite shapes and use their
-          Scissorsfavorite colors.
-          Pencils3. Once the letters are done individually, lay them out
-          Colored felt tip penson the table, spelling out his name and ask him to read
-          Double stick tape (for displaying)it out loud.
-          Printable alphabet templates4. Just like any crafts for kids, display their work of art
(optional)on their headboard or walls with the use of double
Note:  The beauty of crafts for kids is that you canstick tape.
alter the materials depending on what is readily