Let’s Craft!

Creating fun things is what most preschoolers crave. Whether you’re homeschooling your preschooler or just looking for a weekend activity, preschool crafts projects are always a winner. They’re fun and keep little hands busy. What we love most about Arts & Crafts is that it provides practice with fine motor skills, builds confidence and is the perfect opportunity to make some pretty cute decorations for around the home or even a thoughtful gift for loved ones. Let’s craft!

Recycled Bottle Firefly

Materials Needed:

• 1 water bottle or pop bottle (clear)

• 1 glow stick any color

• 1 foam sheet any color

• 4 Pipe cleaners any color

• 1 pair Googly eyes

• 1 sheet Tissue paper

• 1 bottle Mod Podge

• 1 foam brush

Other Equipment Needed:

• Glue Gun

• Scissors

Instructions:

1. Cut a sheet of tissue paper into 1 inch strips.

2. Brush a layer of Mod Podge onto the center of your bottle.

3. Stick the tissue paper strips onto the Mod Podge, wrapping it around the bottle. Brush another layer of Mod Podge on top of the tissue strips.

4. Oncedry,wrapthreepipecleanersaroundthecenterofthebottle,on top of the tissue strips. Twist each one around the bottom to form the legs.

5. Cut 2 wing shapes out of a foam sheet. Using a glue gun, attach them to the top of the bottle.

6. Place your glow stick inside the bottle.

7. Glue on a pair of googly eyes onto the bottle cap then twist another pipe cleaner around the neck of the bottle to form the antenna.

8. Your pop bottle firefly is complete!