This is a fun creative exercise because you can use absolutely anything to decorate with. Try macaroni, rice, cereal, torn or cut up pieces of colored paper -- anything that's not the usual sequins and feathers, although sequins and feathers are a lot of fun, too.
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Once your little one builds this one, encourage him or her to build their own. Have them take a look at how it's constructed -- very simply.
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What's fun about these three paper creatures is that after you color and cut out their pieces, you can mix and match their parts -- every piece fits into the same size slot.
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I learned these way back when I was a Brownie Scout, and the basic lesson was a good one: the weaving skills, however rudimentary, came in handy when I purchased three seatless but otherwise fine porch rockers. I used clothesline and this same technique to fashion new, comfy "sit-upon" seats for them. Other grownups...
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It's easy to make a rainstick, which has a soothing and fun sound.
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Hand-made bubble soap - a fun craft - and empowering, too. Sure, you can buy it, but this way, kids learn how it's put together.
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Check it out. Sisterhood is POWERFUL. And MOTHERHOOD? More powerful, still. After all, WE SAY SO.
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