Fun Crafting with Kids #RecipesForFun

As a stay at home mom I am always trying different activities with my son, and always looking for more fun ideas to keep us busy.  He is three so almost anything is fun for him as long as we do it together, but not everything is easy, and sometimes if it isn't easy for a toddler to do, then the fun can get lost.  Important factor for them is that they are actively participating and contributing to the project.  I recently made a fun "toy carrier" with my son with an old gallon water jug.  It was fun and really easy to make.  Was a great way to reuse an item.

You will need:

-A gallon jug

-Scissors

-Construction paper (if you don't have colored paper, you can make more fun by having child paint or color shapes onto white before gluing on)

-Glue

Cut circles, triangles, squares, any shape really...

Let child help count, sort out colors, shapes
and place glue on each...

Glue on all the shapes, child can help as it is very easy
and enjoy the finished product!

Your little one will be racing to put all his toys in there, you know all those little toys that end up in the sink, under your foot as you accidentally trip over them at night, and the ones that always end up on the bed..yeah those toys!  It doesn't have to be a permanent place for those toys but sure is a fun way to reuse an old gallon jug, and your child will be so proud to have helped make it.

If you are like me and always looking for new fun ways to have fun with the little ones in your life, you will love the new Clorox Clean-Up Recipes For Fun Website.  With categories like Wacky Science, Arts and Crafts, Kiddie Cooking or Creative Cooking you will never be out of fun ideas for projects with your little ones.     

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