Posts by Rachel Riani
National Engineers Week: Build a Hand Crank
Keep the engineer hats on as you build a hand crank to celebrate National Engineers Week! YOU’LL NEED: 2 cardboard tubes, a thick piece of cardboard, a ribbon spool, a…
Read MoreHeart Crowns
Since we’re celebrating love and kindness all month long at CME, make this adorable heart crown to wear on more than only Valentine’s Day! You’ll need: construction paper (purple, pink…
Read MoreNational Engineers Week: Paper Building Blocks
Did you know that this week is National Engineers Week? We’re sharing this super fun activity your kiddos can complete at home as they build like engineers! You’ll need: thick…
Read MoreThreaded Heart Craft
Didn’t get the chance to make a Valentine’s Day craft? Spread some extra love this week by making this threaded heart that helps improve fine motor skills! You’ll need: a…
Read MoreYarn Monsters
These adorable yarn monsters are a super fun activity for Valentine’s Day or any other day of the year! You’ll need: yarn, pipe cleaners, googly eyes, a glue gun, paper…
Read MoreHeart Fingerprint Tree
Use this arts and crafts project as a Valentine’s Day card or put it on display at home for the family to see! You’ll need: 2 sheets of white paper,…
Read MoreMake Your Own Rock Candy
Did you know that making your own rock candy will help kids learn about the process of crystallization? Try out this super cool science experiment that leads to a very…
Read MoreWax Crayon Resist Art
Wax crayon resist art is a super fun craft because your design will appear like magic! You’ll need: white wax crayon, paper, liquid watercolors, a paint brush and salt Instructions:…
Read MoreSuper Sweet Snowman
This adorable snowman is a great activity during this weather and helps children improve their fine motor skills! You’ll need: mini marshmallows, glue, a piece of construction paper (blue or…
Read MoreColoring Snow
Bring your next art project outdoors by coloring some freshly fallen snow! You’ll need: water, food coloring, spray bottles (or turkey basters, eye dropper, water guns) Instructions: Start by putting…
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