Crafts For Kids
Art with Alyssa: How to Make a Leprechaun Trap
Have fun this St. Patrick’s Day making leprechaun traps with the kids. Start by reading a related story, such as How to Catch a Leprechaun by Adam Wallace, for inspiration. Then use your imaginati . . .
Lucky Leprechauns
This St. Patrick’s Day create some cute leprechauns from plastic eggs and craft scraps.SuppliesGreen plastic Easter eggsScraps of craft foam, felt or paperSmall, miscellaneous craft items (ribbon, . . .
Swirly Shamrocks
Craft this cute shamrock for St. Paddy’s Day with green paper, glue and a little glitter.
You'll Need:4 sheets of 8 1/2 x 11 green cardstock or construction paperPencilRulerScissorsWhite glueTr . . .
Art with Alyssa: Shamrock Watercolor Banner
Here’s a St. Patrick’s Day art project the whole family can get excited about! Make beautiful watercolor designs and cut them into shamrock shapes to make a decorative banner or cards for loved . . .
Burlap Bunny Treat Bags
These cute burlap bunnies are fun to create and fill with treats, making them perfect for friends or classmates! Kids can participate in assembling or decorating these treat filled easter decoration . . .
Art with Alyssa — Bunch of Bunnies
This cute bunny craft is a perfect springtime or Easter activity for the kids to do at home, school or with friends. You may already have some of these supplies around the house.
SuppliesOne short . . .
Bunny & Baby Chick Treat Bags
Surprise friends, classmates or teammates with festive treat bags filled with candy or snack crackers. Perfect for Easter or any springtime celebration!
Materials
8½ x 11” cardstock i . . .
Art with Alyssa: Recycled Easter “Eggs”
Combining Easter fun and environmental awareness in honor of Earth Day is a win-win in our eyes. Here are instructions to make DIY Easter “eggs”— a fun and clever way to wrap and hide treats f . . .
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: DIY Easter Treat Baskets
Make miniature baskets using simple materials like paper plates, pipe cleaners and markers; then deliver springtime treats to neighbors and friends!
Supplies
Paper plates, one per basket
Marker . . .
Fringed Easter Friends
Craft some quick, easy and super cute Easter friends with crepe paper rolls!SuppliesSheet of card stock or cereal boxCrepe paper roll(s) in desired color(s)Small scraps of colored paperYarn, buttons . . .
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: 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 . . .