| Crafting is not only fun filled activity but it is also | | | | available. 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 crayons | | | | material that provides your project some depth. |
| can teach them hues and colors of the rainbow. With | | | | Instructions: |
| the use of scissors, you can help them cut out letters | | | | 1. If you are using a template, print out the letters that |
| that can make them be more familiar with the | | | | you 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, here | | | | always draw the letters directly at the back of the |
| is a project that you can work on – a headboard | | | | material 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 boxes | | | | and pass it on your children to decorate. Tell them that |
| - Colored paper | | | | they can use any material on the table. Encourage |
| - Glue | | | | them to draw out their favorite shapes and use their |
| - Scissors | | | | favorite colors. |
| - Pencils | | | | 3. Once the letters are done individually, lay them out |
| - Colored felt tip pens | | | | on the table, spelling out his name and ask him to read |
| - Double stick tape (for displaying) | | | | it out loud. |
| - Printable alphabet templates | | | | 4. 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 can | | | | stick tape. |
| alter the materials depending on what is readily | | | | |