5 art and craft projects to do with the grandkids
In an age where kids are more familiar with their screens than with soccer balls, dolls and the toys we grew up with, it’s more important than ever to get them working with their hands and enjoying the simpler things in life. We’ve put together 5 fun projects you can complete together that will get them away from their tablets and PlayStations – even if just for an hour or so!
Explore the beautiful Japanese art of origami with 20 gorgeous models laid out with easy-to-follow instructions from a professional origami artist. With 72 sheets of pretty, patterned paper, together you and the little ones can create cute animals, dainty boxes and other projects that make perfect gifts for mum and dad.
Help your grandchild create an adorable little stuffed Beagle with this cute kit, which contains everything you need to knit your own pup – including yarn, a pair of knitting kneedles, stuffing, pine cleaners (to use for the legs and tail) and a sewing needle. You’ll just love the finished product.
3. Let’s Make Cool Science Experiments
The littlies will have so much fun doing these science experiments with you that they won’t even realising they’re learning at the same time. Using just what’s in this kit and stuff you have around the kitchen, you can create a lava lamp, a hovercraft, invisible ink and much more!
4. Beaded Bands: Super Stylish Bracelets Made Simple
Encourage budding fashionistas to let their creativity flourish, with one-of-a-kind custom beaded bracelets. The kit comes with more than 900 beads, a loom, thread, needles and closure beads, you’ll have incredible designs in no time. Due to the equipment used, however, this one’s best left for kids over the age of 10.
Who doesn’t love a snow globe? Make your very own with this kit, which comes with everything you need – a globe, four interchangeable pieces to represent the seasons, and, of course, “snow” crystals! You’ll also learn about why it is these kitschy little collectables came to be so popular.
Tell us in the comments below, what’s your favourite activity to do with the grandkids?
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