DIY Instruments for Kids

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Get creative and have a festive backyard parade with these beautiful homemade musical instruments! Local artist Emily Dolton shares step-by-step instructions on how to make a Melon Maraca, Citrus Drum and Rainbow Rainstick. Your family will be making music in no time!

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Smiling Sun Craft

Brighten up a spring or summer day with a smiling sun craft made with colorful yarn and glue. This project also makes a festive Cinco de Mayo decoration. Get creative and make your own unique design . . .

DIY Kiddie Car Wash

This fun, do-it-yourself kiddie car wash keeps kids and their ride-on toys cool and clean. Add a spray hose, mild dish detergent and a bubble gun for hours of outdoor playtime. Total cost of materia . . .

Dads and Grads Badges

This June award Dads and Grads with custom badges made from cupcake liners!SuppliesCupcake linersScraps of paper and/or old book pagesCrepe paper or ribbonsAlphabet stickers or stampsScissors (plain . . .

Father's Day String Art for Dad

This Father’s Day make Dad a one-of-a-kind decoration for his desk, “man cave” or another special spot! Supplies Corrugated cardboard Roll of twine or thin string Paper brads/fasteners . . .

Father's Day Plaque

This Father’s Day tell Dad how much he is loved with handmade placards to display on his desk or dresser. Supplies Small gift box(es)Plastic letter magnetsAlphabet beadsSmall pieces of patterned . . .

Art with Alyssa: Earth Monoprints

Celebrate Earth Day by doing an art project at home and participating in local Earth Day events around San Diego. Discussion Points for Teachers/Parents How to take care of the planet—Reduce, . . .

Art with Alyssa: How to Make a Nature Journal

Creating and maintaining a nature journal is a fun, relaxing and educational activity for children (and adults) that encourages time outdoors and connection with nature. There is no right way to kee . . .

Art with Alyssa: Recycled Egg Carton Flowers

Turning trash into treasure is not only fun, it’s great for the planet. You’ll love this recycled art project that transforms a paper egg carton into a beautiful bouquet of flowers—perfect for . . .

Art with Alyssa: Nature Weaving

Supplies Twigs or sticks, 6–12” long Garden clippers Scissors Twine or yarn Variety of grasses, flowers and plants with long stems. (I used buttercup, euryops, geranium, lavender, rosemar . . .

Art with Alyssa: Nature's Paintbrushes

Create beautiful outdoor art using homemade paintbrushes from plants and items found in nature.Tips for Teachers/ParentsTeach children to respect living plants and only use found or discarded flower . . .

Art with Alyssa: Recycled Paper Bowl

Not sure what to do with all those old magazines? Get creative and turn the pages into paper bowls or coasters! This is a great project to celebrate Earth Day – or just a fun way to spend a lazy a . . .

How to Make a Campfire Crown

Nothing says camping like a gooey s’mores goodness, so it’s only fitting that kings and queens of the campfire wear s’mores-themed crowns. Here are instructions to make campfire crowns for you . . .

Raindrop Drip Painting

We don’t know many kids who can resist jumping in rain puddles. And since we don’t get rain puddles too often in San Diego, it’s a particularly unique and special activity! Why not commemorate . . .

DIY Instruments for Kids

Smiling Sun Craft

DIY Kiddie Car Wash

Dads and Grads Badges

Father's Day String Art for Dad

Father's Day Plaque

Art with Alyssa: Earth Monoprints

Art with Alyssa: How to Make a Nature Journal

Art with Alyssa: Recycled Egg Carton Flowers

Art with Alyssa: Nature Weaving

Art with Alyssa: Nature's Paintbrushes

Art with Alyssa: Recycled Paper Bowl

How to Make a Campfire Crown

Raindrop Drip Painting

DIY Instruments for Kids

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