Make A Key Ring Purse
Here is a very useful gift: a handy little purse in which to keep change for the car park! Perfect for every busy (and forgetful) adult. You could make one that holds coins for the shopping trolley too.
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Make A Medusa Headband
Here is a quick way for children to dress up as Medusa - the Gorgon with a head of snakes from Greek mythology! (We also have a Medusa wig craft, suitable for older children).
Make A Medusa Wig
In Greek mythology Medusa was a Gorgon who had snakes for hair. Looking into her eyes would turn a person into stone.
Make A Mug Warmer
Here is another useful gift which kids can make! Personalize it for a special teacher, parent or grandparent, or perhaps make holiday versions to brighten up everyone's morning!
Make a Name Book
Although not a game as such, I decided to include this here as it is such a good "getting to know you" activity for a group or class of children.
Make A Native American Headband
Here's a simple quick and easy way to make your own Native American headband - for Thanksgiving or perhaps for dressing up!
Make A Pilgrim Bonnet
Why not dress up for Thanksgiving in your own pilgrim bonnet! This craft is easy to make in any size, so that it fits your child - or your child's doll and teddy collection!
Make A Pilgrim Hat
Here is a simple idea for making your own pilgrim hat for Thanksgiving. Make it the right size for your child - or dress up the teddies and dolls!
Make A Ping Pong Bat And Net
China introduced table tennis, or ping pong, to the world, and has always excelled at this fun sport. You can make your own "toy" ping pong bat craft. They won't stand up to too much use, but you should be able to get a game or two out of them!
Make A Pomander
Pomanders were popular Christmas gifts in Tudor times and remain a popular Christmas accessory to this day. And it is easy to make a pomander for your family at Christmas - or perhaps to give as Christmas gifts? Note: this craft uses sharp pins so children need to be well supervised.
Make A Red Envelope
At Chinese New Year it is traditional for parents and elders to give gifts of "lucky money" to children and unmarried adults. The money, which can vary from a small, new coin to a substantial sum, is always presented in a red envelope.
Make A Scarecrow
You don't need a vegetable patch to make a scarecrow this autumn - just make one for fun with your kids! If you haven't got any old clothes that you can use, you might be able to find something inexpensive at a jumble sale or charity shop.
Make A Shield
This shield is simple to make from corrugated cardboard and some paint. We printed out our coat of arms (see the link suggestion below) but you could also paint your design straight onto the shield.
Make A Snowman Game
Print our Make A Snowman Game for some family fun this Christmas! Suitable for all ages (youngest children will need help).
Make a Terracotta Warrior
The Terracotta Army was discovered in 1974 by a farmer in Xi'an, Shaanxi province, China. Dating from 210BC, there are now believed to be an unbelievable 8,000 soldiers, 130 chariots with 520 horses, and a further 150 cavalry horses - the majority of which are still buried and unseen.
Make A Thanksgiving Tree
This is an excellent craft for encouraging children to think about all the things they are thankful for! It also works well within the family or classroom.
Make a Time Capsule!
This is an idea which makes a super family project - and tradition!
Make a Wishing Tree
There is a very famous, ancient banyan tree in Lam Tsuen in Hong Kong to which people travel at Chinese New Year and during other festivals to leave their own special wishes.
Make A Woven Mat
People in western Africa wear clothes from a cloth made of thin strips of fabric woven together. Why not weave yourself a paper placemat in the colours of Kwanzaa?
Make An African Drum
Kwanzaa is often celebrated with traditional African music, with the rhythm provided by African drums. Here is a craft idea for making your own.
You will need: