If there's one thing kids love more than crafting, it's making a mess. So it only makes sense that author Rachel Sumner decided to combine these two passions in her newest book, Recipes For Play ($15). Filled with more than 40 fun art projects and activities for kids, the book teaches little ones how to use everyday object to create something beautiful while teaching adults how to embrace the messes that come our way. And the best part — everything is supersimple to make! Check out some of our favorite projects from Recipes For Play, available now.
Because this slime recipe uses only natural ingredients, it is unlikely to cause any skin irritations, but it is likely to have your child thinking, "I wonder what would happen if I put my whole body into the slime." The results are brilliant, but the cleanup is more than a quick wipe with a sponge. Be prepared for this to turn into a full-body experience. At the very least, have a clean towel ready — you will need it when they're done.
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There can be more to balloons than just air. Filling them with different textures and tying them off leaves you with interesting malleable toys. Make pairs with the same fillings and ask the kids to match textures, or draw faces on the balloons with a marker and enjoy the change of expression with each squish.
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There is a lot to love about yogurt paint. It is perfect for the children who want to put everything in their mouth and the parents who don't want the fear factor of giving young children real paint. It wipes clean easily; although, like most paints, it is not too friendly with carpets. If you're looking for a window of time to cook a meal, take your postcards off the fridge and let the kids paint the door.
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