categories. Give prizes for the highest, strongest, and most unique designs. 3. Crystal Rainbows. You will need glass jars, multicolor pipe cleaners, Borax, hot water, and dowel rods. Wrap the top part of several pipe cleaners around a dowel rod that will lay flat across the opening of the jar. Mix 3 tablespoons of Borax in a cup of boiling water. Pour mixture into jars and insert pipe cleaners into the jar. Crystals will start forming overnight. Remove them when fully covered in crystals and let dry. 4. Canvas Painting Class. Give all the kids a canvas, a brush, and the paint needed for the project. Have someone lead the group by showing everyone a step-by-step process to create a spring painting. Not sure how to do it? Check out YouTube for suggestions and a step-by-step guide. CRAFTS 1. It’s for the Birds. Oriental Trading offers unfinished birdhouses and birdfeeders on its website. Gather decorating options such as paint, glitter, jewels, ribbons, and whatever other items you think will attract the birds. Let dry and hang from a tree near the window. 2. Make a Kite. A windy spring day is perfect for kite-making. You can use craft store dowel rods or collect small branches that have fallen from trees for the cross bars. For the sail of the kite, try newspaper, wrapping paper, or plastic garbage bags. Using plain craft paper allows for decorating with a personal touch. Attach a string to the front of the kite and fly it! 3. Tin Can Herb Garden. Collect empty soup or vegetable cans and remove the labels. Let the kids use their creativity to decorate the outside with paint or bling. When dry, fill the cans with dirt and seeds for herbs. You may also want to use plants that have already started a few weeks before. Make a matching herb plant marker so they know what they planted. 4. Welcome Spring Door Hanging. For this spring craft, your only limit is your imagination! Use a base such as wood, felt, a straw hat, a wreath, or even an old umbrella. Add craft moss, ribbons, artificial flowers, yarn, paint, burlap, etc. Personalize it with a saying, monogram, or your favorite spring animal.
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