Posts by Grandma Sandy
How to Make Get-Well-Quick Origami Cranes
Make a string of origami cranes for a get-well-quick message, wedding best wishes, or just for fun.
Read MoreCamp Grandma #6 How to Make Broken Crayon Art
Three fab ideas for recycling broken crayons: melted crayon art, crayon scratch art, and making new crayons.
Read MoreCamp Grandma #5: A Quick Way to Visit Family History
Set up a phone camera on a tripod to video kids interviewing grandparents to preserve family history.
Read MoreCamp Grandma #4 How to Write a Script for Puppets
We made puppets and the puppet theater. Now we tackle a simple script. Here’s how, step by step.
Read MoreNew Short Takes: How to Give a Cash Gift
Introducing…Short Takes, snippets of new insights and refinements from past projects, such as Surprise Balls.
Read MoreThe Best Ways to Cool off with Kids Right Now
With record-breaking heat, try these ways to cool off with kids: indoor games, crafts, and cool food ideas.
Read MoreCamp Grandma #3: Make a Puppet Theater from a Box
Turn a cardboard box into a puppet theater. Puppet shows are a great way to stimulate imagination in kids.
Read MoreHow to Make Fourth of July DIY Napkin Rings
Kids can make these napkin rings from empty gift wrap tubes for your family Fourth of July celebration.
Read MoreCamp Grandma #2: How to Make an Art Tracing
At Camp Grandma, N works on fine motor skills by transferring an image from tracing paper to art for framing.
Read MoreCamp Grandma #1: DIY Puppets Let Imagination Fly
Camp Grandma starts this week with original, DIY puppets fashioned from recycled items to jumpstart creativity.
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