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Heart Hot Air Balloon Craft

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Up, up, and away! This heart hot air balloon craft is a sweet way to practice fine motor skills—tearing, gluing, coloring, and pincer grasp—while creating a lovely decoration for home or classroom.

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Materials:

  • Template of the heart and basket
  • Blue Construction Paper
  • Glue
  • Scissors
  • Cut up pink, red, and purple tissue paper or red, pink, and purple construction paper
  • Crayons/Markers

Step 1:

Print out the template followed by cutting out the heart shape and basket.

Heart Hot Air Balloon Craft Step 1

Step 2:

Glue the heart onto the blue construction paper.

Heart Hot Air Balloon Craft Step 2

Step 3:

Place dotted glue onto the heart and decorate with tissue paper. If tissue paper is not available, practice tearing construction paper into small pieces instead. This is great for fine motor skills and utilizing pincer grasp.

Heart Hot Air Balloon Craft Step 3
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Step 4:

Color the basket and decorate as desired.

Heart Hot Air Balloon Craft Step 5

Step 5:

Glue basket onto blue construction paper.

Heart Hot Air Balloon Craft Step 6

Step 6:

Draw the strings and decorate around the hot air balloon as pleased.

Heart Hot Air Balloon Craft Step 7
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Snowman Popsicle Stick Craft

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Looking for a fine motor craft that doubles as a decoration for wintertime? Try out this little snowman! Working on cutting, pasting, and tactile modulation, this is an adorable craft that will bring wintertime fun inside!

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Materials:

  • X1 Popsicle Stick
  • White Paint
  • Googly Eyes
  • Black Construction Paper
  • Orange Construction Paper
  • X3 Buttons
  • Scissors
  • Glue (Or you may use paint as glue when wet)
  • Black Marker or Sharpie

Step 1:

Paint popsicle stick with white paint. You may use the wet paint as glue or let it dry followed by gluing. 

Snowman Popsicle Stick Step 1

Step 2:

Draw a snowman hat on black construction paper then cut it out.

Snowman Popsicle Stick Step 4

Step 3:

Draw a snowman’s nose on an orange construction paper, then cut it out.

Snowman Popsicle Stick Step 2

Step 4:

Place googly eyes for the snowman’s eyes.

Snowman Popsicle Stick Step 3

Step 5:

Place the hat and snowman’s nose onto wet paint.

Snowman Popsicle Stick Step 5

Step 6:

Glue x3 buttons on popsicle stick.

Snowman Popsicle Stick Step 6

Step 7:

When dry, make a happy face using a black sharpie/marker

Snowman Popsicle Stick Step 7
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Snowglobe Craft

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Bring a little winter magic to your craft table with this handprint snowglobe project. Kids color the globe, press a painted handprint, then turn each fingertip into a tiny snowman—simple supplies, big smiles, and a keepsake you’ll love to display or gift.

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Materials:

Step 1:

Cut out the template of the snowglobe.

Snowglobe Template

Step 2:

Color inside the snowglobe with the color of your choice. 

Snowglobe Craft Step 1

Step 3:

Place white paint on your hand and place it on the snowglobe. Make sure to put a lot of paint for a clearer image. Wait for 10 seconds.

Step 4:

Slowly remove your hand and let it dry for a couple of hours.

Snowglobe Craft Step 2

Step 5:

When dry, decorate each fingertip with a snowman.

Snowglobe Craft Step 3

Step 6:

If age-appropriate, write something sweet! 

Snowglobe Craft Step 4
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Penguin Ornament Craft

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Penguins are winter’s cutest inspiration. This playful craft invites kids to color, cut, and assemble their own Arctic buddy—great for fine-motor practice, creative expression, and a cheerful display at home or school. Make it a simple art piece or add a string to turn it into a charming ornament.

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Materials:

  • Penguin Template 
  • Crayons (Black and Orange) 
  • Scissors
  • Glue
  • Blue Construction Paper
  • White Marker 
  • Hole puncher (optional)
  • String (optional)

Step 1:

Color inside the penguin with black and orange crayon.

Penguin Ornament Craft Step 1

Step 2:

Cut out colored penguin pieces.

Penguin Ornament Craft Step 2

Step 3:

Glue the penguin pieces onto the blue construction paper.

Penguin Ornament Craft Step 3

Step 4:

Cut around the penguin leaving some room and decorate the background with snow using a white marker

Penguin Ornament Craft Step 4

Step 5:

Use your hole puncher to make a hole and place a string inside for an ornament piece! (optional) 

Penguin Ornament Craft Step 5
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Ornament Craft

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We LOVE the holidays not only for the food and the lights, but also for the festive crafts! Check out this ornament your kids can decorate and make their own personal keepsake for your tree! 

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Materials:

  • Ornament Template
  • Scissors
  • Glue
  • Tissue Paper or Construction Paper
  • Red Construction Paper
  • Hole Puncher
  • String

Step 1:

After printing out the ornament template, cut it out.

Ornament Craft Step 1

Step 2:

Glue the cut out ornament onto red construction paper and let it dry.

Ornament Craft Step 2

Step 3:

Cut out the ornament again once dried for extra stability.

Step 4:

Place glue (just a dot, not a lot) onto ornament.


Ornament Craft Step 3

Step 5:

Put tissue paper on each of the glue dots, or tear colored construction paper for extra fine motor strengthening into smaller pieces and glue onto the ornament.

Ornament Craft Step 4

Step 6:

Use the hole puncher to make a hole at the top and place a string through and enjoy it on your tree! 

Ornament Craft Step 5
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Pumpkin Pie Craft

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Who doesn’t love a slice of pumpkin pie on Thanksgiving? While this piece isn’t made of pumpkin and spice, it looks just as delicious! Work on your child’s scissor skills and pre-writing skills by trying out this fun festive craft!

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Materials:

  • Small Paper Plate
  • Brown Construction Paper
  • Orange Paint
  • X1 Cotton Ball
  • Glue 
  • Scissors

Step 1:

Draw a triangle on the paper plate for a visual and cut along the lines.

Pumpkin Pie Step 1

Step 2:

Paint the plate orange and let it dry.

Pumpkin Pie Step 4

Step 3:

Cut out 4 small squares on brown paper and glue it on the paper plate forming the crust.

Pumpkin Pie Step 3
Pumpkin Pie Step 5

Step 4:

Glue a cotton ball on top of paint for the marshmallow. 

Pumpkin Pie Step 6
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Tissue Pumpkin Craft

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Messy play is SO IMPORTANT for your child’s development! This is such a fun way to blend sensory play with art and creativity! Try out this tissue pumpkin craft for decorative development boosting fall fun!

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Materials:

  • White Paper
  • Construction Paper or Cardstock *(Preferred)
  • Scissors
  • Tissue Paper
  • Glue mixture (½ liquid glue ½ water)
  • Spray bottle
  • Paint Brush

Step 1:

Start by drawing your pumpkin onto the white paper. This is a great opportunity to practice drawing circles and curved shapes!

Step 2:

Cut the tissue paper into small pieces. You can use rainbow paper or one color. Whatever you prefer! Set aside

Step 3:

You can draw your own pumpkin or grab the template provided and cut it out.

Tissue Pumpkin Step 2

Step 4:

Glue the cut out pumpkin onto the cardstock or construction paper. It’s important to let this dry a bit before moving on to the next step. 

Tissue Pumpkin Step 5

Step 5:

While drying, mix the glue and water together in a spray bottle

Tissue Pumpkin Step 3

Step 6:

Spray a small amount onto the pumpkin and spread around with the paintbrush, 

Tissue Pumpkin Step 4

Step 7:

Take a piece of tissue paper and put it onto the pumpkin.  Use the paintbrush to paint the top of the tissue in glue.  Continue adding tissue until the pumpkin is covered. 

Tissue Pumpkin Step 7

Step 8:

Set aside to dry. Once completely dry, cut out the pumpkin and use it to decorate your house!

Tissue Pumpkin Step 6
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Corn Craft

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Looking for an easy Thanksgiving decoration that will add a festive feel to your table? Try making these mini bead corn cobs! Your little ones will have fun and boost their hand manipulation skills by threading on these beads. With the pipe cleaners, it’s fun for all ages and boosts scissor skills and fine motor coordination.

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Materials:

  • 5 pipe cleaners
  • Bag of beads 

Step 1:

Place 5 pipe cleaners flat on table crossing over each other and fold it on itself.

Place each pipe cleaner on top of each other in preparation for the next step.

Corn Craft 2

Step 2:

Fold pipe cleaners down in preparation for beading. 

Once the pipe cleaners are placed on top of each other, start bending each pipe cleaner downwards forming the head of the corn. 

Corn Craft 3

Step 3:

Place beads onto each individual pipe cleaner (as many as you want).

Step 4:

Cut the ends of the pipe cleaners and twist forming the root of the corn.

Step 5:

Twist the bottom for the stem.

Corn Craft 1
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Turkey Paper Craft

Turkey Craft

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The holidays are always a fun time to work on crafts with kids, and boost those fine motor skills! Here is a super fun Thanksgiving craft your little ones are sure to love! Shout out to Printabulls for their ADORABLE template!

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Materials:

  • Construction Paper

  • Glue/glue stick

  • Scissors

  • Crayons/Colored Pencils/Paint

  • Outline of Turkey Template

Step 1:

Gather all the materials. You will need one construction paper (8 ½ by 11), or you may even cut the paper in half to save paper.

Step 2:

Cut out the turkey template and place them to the side.

Turkey Craft 2

Step 3:

Color each of the pieces. If your child prefers to paint, glue first, then paint and allow time to dry.

Turkey Craft 3

Step 4:

Glue the feathers (total of 6) onto the construction paper.

Turkey Craft 4

Step 5:

Glue the body of the turkey onto the construction paper, making sure the feathers are being shown.

Turkey Craft 6

Step 6:

Glue the feet onto the paper tucking the legs under the bottom part of the turkey’s body.

Turkey Craft 7

Step 7 (optional):

Write your name and something/someone you are thankful for.

Turkey Craft 1
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Ghost Craft

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Spooky season is just around the corner, and what could be more ghoulishly fun than a fuzzy ghost around your home? Not only does this haunting hanging friend look adorable, but he is fun to make as well! And as a bonus, the multi-step craft works on sequencing, fine motor coordination, and tactile processing all in one!

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Materials:

  • Cotton Balls
  • Glue
  • Black Construction Paper
  • Scissors
  • Hole Punch
  • String
  • White Crayon
  • A Spooky Ghost Outline (You can draw your own or download our template HERE)

Step 1:

Print a ghost template of choice

Ghost Craft 2

Step 2:

Cut out the outline and glue onto another sheet of paper for extra stability

Ghost Craft 3

Step 3:

Next, cut around the ghost so there is no extra paper around his body

Ghost Craft 6

Step 4:

Tear cotton balls using your hands into small pieces and glue onto ghost templates.

Ghost Craft 7

Step 5:

Draw three circles on a black sheet of paper and cut it out.

Ghost Craft 8

Step 6:

Glue circle cut outs onto the cotton balls.

Ghost Craft 9

Step 7:

Hole punch the top of the ghost and place a string through the opening.

Ghost Craft 10
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