Wow your kids with this adorable The Very Hungry Caterpillar Puppet Craft! Inspired by the book "The Very Hungry Caterpillar " this is a fantastic book craft that any little one will love doing! This cute hungry caterpillar craft is easy to make and you only need paper and popsicle sticks to make it. Our free printable caterpillar template makes it a whole lot easier!

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If you've ever found yourself wondering what sensory play is, why you should care, and what is the real point... you aren't alone. Sensory play is a very new concept for many parents. With the amount of sensory play activities we regularly engage in, I thought it was time to talk about the importance of engaging in sensory play. I've even included some sensory play ideas to get you started below!

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Make bath time extra-fun by adding some coloured bubbles with this Kids Bath Paint Recipe! Mixing cornstarch, soap, and some bright pigments, we made this awesome homemade bath paint, and let me tell you, the kids loved it! It's a fabulous way to make bath time more fun and manageable, especially if your toddler or preschooler is going thought the dreadful stage of bath-avoidance!

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Add some fizz to your crafting projects with this Fizzy Paint Apple Craft! Kids will love making this apple craft, the fizzy paint is a special add on that will keep the kids engaged and entertained for hours! This is a no fuss project, it only takes a few minutes to whip up and our free apple template makes the whole thing so much easier.

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Looking for some fun new ways to explore art with kids? Kids of all ages (from preschoolers upwards) will really enjoy this Andy Warhol art for kids. It's such a fun way to explore colours and various art mediums. The best part - this Andy Warhol for kids is SUPER easy to do. Follow the step-by-step directions below to get started with this fun pop art for kids project!

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Water Pistol painting is such a fun outdoor art activity for kids. In my opinion (and Harry's) it really is the best Summer art idea ever! We had soooo much fun! By squirting paint onto a large canvas using a paint filled water gun you can create some wall worthy artwork as well as having loads of fun. Water gun painting is a fun Summer art idea that works on fine motor skills for preschoolers as well as being a super fun painting technique for kids of all ages!

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Kids will have so much fun exploring colours and shapes in a new way with this Kandinsky circles painting for kids! Making art with circles is such an exciting way to experience art, inspired by Kandinsky's Squares with Concentric Circles. The best part about this Kandinsky circle art for kids is that it's pretty easy to do, especially with the free template we've included. Follow the step by step directions below to get started on your own Kandinsky for kids art project.

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