Practical, reusable and cute, this sponge ball craft originally from Martha Stewart will be a favorite kid-friendly summer activity.
Creating them is only half the fun! The other half of the fun is using them for a crazy hot day summer water fight!
All you need is colorful sponges, curling ribbon or string, scissors and a bucket of water!
What you need:
Colorful Sponges
Curling Ribbon or String
Bucket of Water
To create your sponge balls, start by cutting sponges into strips. I used small kitchen sponges, which each yielded seven strips about 3/4 of an inch wide. (I did not measure, I just eyeballed it.) Then I gathered my strips and tied them tightly in the center with curling ribbon. (You could use simple string, but I always have a lot of curling ribbon on hand so that’s what I used.) Once your strips are bound, fluff and ta-da.
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Do it yourself sidewalk paint makes for a quick and easy afternoon craft during the summer months.
It only requires water, cornstarch and food coloring and is perfect for children of all ages, including infants, toddlers and preschoolers.
What You Need:
1 part water
1 part cornstarch
food coloring
container/cups for paint (ice cube trays or muffin tins work well)
paintbrushes
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Sail away with your kids on this easy-to-make egg carton boat that's perfect for summer rainy days. Great for all ages, with a bit of help for younger kids
Here is what you need
basic materials: egg carton (12 egg & 6 egg), chopsticks(for mast), paper & paint (for sails), ribbon/ string (to secure mast &bunting), glue, scissors, blue tack, staples…
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