Pom Pom Bookmarks

Design mom has a great idea of how to turn yarn into a functional book mark.  Great for new readers or for kids to give as a gift.

Good for ages 7 and up.

Get the instructions here:
http://www.designmom.com/2012/10/the-perfect-gift-yarn-ball-bookmark/

Everything etsy makes cute, full and fluffy pom pom book marks attached to a colorful paperclip.

Get the instructions here:
http://www.everythingetsy.com/2013/06/paper-clips-and-pompom-bookmarks-by-raising-up-rubies/

Learn create love turns popsicle sticks and pom poms into cute bookmark creatures.  She uses predesigned craft sticks but kids could color them or even use washi tape for enhancements.  The mouths are made with paper.

Get the instructions here:
http://learncreatelove.com/?p=7867

Handprint Chicken

Crafty crafted turns a handprint into a chicken using paint, glue and cut felt pieces.  The eye can also be cut felt.

Good for ages 3 and up.

Get the instructions here:
http://www.crafty-crafted.com/animal-crafts/handprint-hen/

Hello Kitty Paper Dolls

Cute coloring pictures has a hello kitty paper doll printable including 4 different color outfits and matching bows.

Get the template here:
http://cutecoloringpictures.blogspot.com/search/label/paper%20doll

Paper Plate Animal Masks

Preschool play book shares a simple way for kids to create a mask using a paper plate and a popsicle stick and other items such as yarn or cotton balls and paper for decoration.  She shows a lion and a lamb versions. 

Good for ages 3 and up.

Get the instructions here:
http://www.preschoolplaybook.com/2009/03/lion-and-lamb-mask.html

Woven Paper Plates

Teacher vision shares how to make use yarn to make a pretty woven paper plate.

Good for ages 7 and up.

Get the instructions here:
http://www.teachervision.fen.com/tv/printables/botr/botr_031_33-33.pdf

Constellation Lacing Cards

Mrs. home ec shares constellation free constellation lacing cards printables to talk about the night sky with younger kids.

Good for ages 2 and up.

Get the instructions here:
http://mrshomeec.blogspot.com/2010/09/preschool-lesson-space.html

Kids activities blog shares a version as well including Orion, The Big and Little Dippers, Andromeda, Canis Major, and Cassopeia.

Get the templates here:
http://kidsactivitiesblog.com/53553/star-sewing-cards-kids 

Let's go fly a kite up to the highest night uses black styrofoam trays to make the night sky.

Get the templates here:
http://letsgoflyakiteuptothehighestheight.blogspot.com/2012/09/crafting-with-my-kids-constellations.html

A Season of Handprints

Mrs. peterson, a kindergarten teacher, has a great hand print craft making trees for each season.  The photo is no longer on her site but you can visit her site here. 

Good for ages 3 and up.