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Dyeing silk with goldenrod craft project

 

I watch the goldenrod every year to know when school is about to begin. The first days of school come around the same the goldenrod starts displaying its bright yellow flowers.

During the days of my children’s garden program, one of our first craft projects was dyeing silk capes with...

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Dyeing Rainbow Silks with Kool-Aid craft project

I avoided using Kool-Aid as a dye for years because, well, it's Kool-Aid! I typically dye with plants, but getting all the colors we want from the plants that grow locally can be hard. We wanted to make a vibrant rainbow silk with vibrant colors and decided to try Kool-Aid. I wish we had...

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Fish Finger Puppet / Craft Tutorial for Preschool craft project

I love finger puppets! And I especially love sewing finger puppets with children! This craft tutorial from Storytime in the Schoolhouse shows you how to sew a simple fish finger puppet from a piece of felt.

Twice a month, our Storytime members have a “Craft Visit with Ms. Rae”...

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How to Make Giant Bubbles | Homemade bubble juice & bubble wands craft project





Photography copyright Maggie Shackelford Photography

 

Giant bubbles cause giant smiles!
It’s easier than you think to create bubble wands and a batch of bubble juice to share with friends at events, gatherings, or even just for a fun day in the backyard!

Follow the directions in our...

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Naturally Dyed Eggs for Easter or Spring craft project

Have you ever wanted to create beautiful, naturally dyed eggs, but you’re certain it takes too much time and organization to figure out how to do it, so you never have? Well, Little Round Schoolhouse is here for you! I put off learning how to dye eggs naturally for years. Then, when I...

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Wet-Felted Heart Craft craft project

We have a simple, nature-based craft for young children that is perfect for Valentine’s Day!
Following the craft video instructions from Little Round Schoolhouse’s “Ms. Rae,” you will learn how to create a wet-felted heart using wool roving, hot water, soap, and a cookie...

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Poured Earth Candles craft project

Poured Earth Candles

February 2nd is the halfway point between the winter solstice and the spring equinox. Most of us have gotten through the darkest days of winter, and spring's return feels just around the corner.
This time of year is celebrated worldwide and marked by many customs and...

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