Make Pipe Cleaner Constellations

July 30, 2020 by Sarah White Leave a Comment

Here’s a cute idea for your space-obsessed kids from STEAM Powered Family.

These pipe cleaner constellation models use the actual shape of the constellation on printable cards to help kids see how the stars make the shape.

You can get the printable cards when you sign up for their emails. Then all you need are some basic materials you probably already have around the house. Kids will love this as part of a science unit if you are learning from home this year, or just as a chance to play with and talk about constellations (and maybe even design their own!).

There are some cool ideas in the post for how to work these in different ways to make them more fun and enhance the learning opportunities, too, so be sure to check it out.

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Easy Felt Food Pancakes for Kids – A Sweet Pretend Play Craft for Classrooms and Home

These felt food pancakes for kids are a sweet little project for anyone who loves making handmade toys for pretend play. Made from felt, batting, and a few simple sewing supplies, this craft creates a soft pancake stack complete with syrup and butter, making it perfect for play kitchens, classroom dramatic play areas, or homemade gift sets.

What makes this project so appealing is the play value. This is not just a craft that gets made and forgotten. Once finished, the felt pancake becomes part of everyday imaginative play, which makes it a great choice for parents, teachers, and grandparents wanting something practical as well as cute.

This project is better suited to adults or older children who can sew, as it involves cutting felt, stitching the layers, and stuffing the pancake. It is a lovely option for anyone building a collection of felt food toys, and it would fit beautifully into a pretend café, toy kitchen, or sensory play setup.

For more creative projects for little ones, browse the Kids Crafts section on CraftBits. You can also explore the Therapy Crafts section on CraftBits for more sensory-friendly ideas.

These felt food pancakes are simple, charming, and full of imaginative play potential, which makes them a lovely handmade project for kids.

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