Good Clean Fun for Kids That Like to Get Messy
- What: Sensory Kid Crafts
- When: 6 years and up
- Why: Fun, educational, useful
- Where: At home
Got a kid who can’t resist digging in the dirt, playing in wet sand, or covering themselves with paint? Perhaps you’d like some hands-on fun to keep your kids busy without resorting to screen time over summer break. Whether your child loves to get sticky or wants to put their own stamp on craft projects, these kits can help.
Clay Luminary: This kit comes with everything kids need to create two clay luminaries. Kids mix the colored clay together, then mold it around the included soft silicon shape. Using the wooden tools provided, kids make holes in the clay to create their own design or use the included guide to get inspiration. Once they finish decorating, dry the clay in the oven to harden. Add a tea light candle and watch the flickering lights come to life in the pattern they made.
Soap Kit: Combine the fun of getting dirty with cleaning up thanks to this craft project. Kids blend different ingredients to make their own soap. With multiple shapes and colors to choose from, kids can work solo or together. Use the microwave to warm ingredients before pouring the mixture into their chosen mold. Once it cools, kids can remove their project from the plastic and have their very own colorful soap.
Squishy Slime: Enjoy the ooze thanks to this box full of fun. Kids combine simple ingredients to create a slime base. They can add options like water beads or glow in the dark powder for a custom combination. Once they finish assembling, the resulting slime stores in a plastic container. As an added bonus, included glowing stickers let kids customize the container, too.
If you’re looking for a craft that kids can enjoy during and long after the creation process, let them try their hand at one or all of these sensory projects.
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