rainbow crafts Archives - Happy Hooligans

10+ Easy St. Patrick’s Day Crafts for Kids

Jackie Currie — Tue, 15 Mar 2022 05:13:00 +0000

Good morning, Lovely!

Just wanted to let you know I've rounded up all of our favourite St. Patrick's Day crafts and put them all here in one place for you.

These ideas are so cute and easy, and perfect for toddlers and preschoolers.

There are a few in here that elementary school aged kids will enjoy as well!

Click the link below to check them out!

The post 10+ Easy St. Patrick’s Day Crafts for Kids appeared first on Happy Hooligans.

Yarn Rainbow Beginner Sewing Activity

Jackie Currie — Tue, 06 Apr 2021 15:43:51 +0000

This yarn rainbow craft is a fun way to introduce kids to sewing by hand. Using a styrofoam produce tray as a canvas, some scrap yarn, and a plastic sewing needle, your child will learn some basic sewing stitches while creating a cheerful piece of art to display in their room. If you’ve been following...

The post Yarn Rainbow Beginner Sewing Activity appeared first on Happy Hooligans.

Rainbow Happiness Craft

Jackie Currie — Mon, 15 Mar 2021 18:34:44 +0000

Hey Lovely!

Coming at you with another sweet and simple rainbow craft for St. Patrick's Day!

This one covers International Happiness Day (March 20) as well.

All you need is coloured paper, a pencil, a marker, scissors and glue.

This simple rainbow craft gets kids focusing on positive thoughts and the things that bring them joy.

Perfect for times like these when some days are more difficult than others. xo

Click the link below to check it out!

The post Rainbow Happiness Craft appeared first on Happy Hooligans.

Yarn Rainbow Wall Hanging Craft for Kids

Jackie Currie — Fri, 12 Mar 2021 18:22:49 +0000

Happy Friday, Lovely!

If you have older kids (7+ and up) crafting for St. Patrick's Day, you'll want to check out our easy but beautiful rainbow yarn wall hanging.

It's gorgeous!!

There's cutting, measuring and tying involved, but it's super-simple. The only supplies you need are a stick, some yarn and a few cotton makeup pads or cotton balls.

It makes me smile every time it catches my eye. What a cool way to add a happy pop of colour to a bedroom, playroom or classroom.

Click the link below to check it out! GO! GO!

The post Yarn Rainbow Wall Hanging Craft for Kids appeared first on Happy Hooligans.

Bead and Pipe Cleaner Rainbow

Jackie Currie — Sun, 08 Mar 2020 21:20:12 +0000

Happy Monday, Lovely!

I have a wonderful rainbow craft to kick off your St. Patrick's Day crafting!

This one is great for fine-motor development and learning about colour order and colour families.

And it's so fun and pretty that kids of all ages will love it.

Click the link below to check it out!

The post Bead and Pipe Cleaner Rainbow appeared first on Happy Hooligans.

Rainbow Ink Blot Shamrock Craft for Preschoolers

Jackie Currie — Sat, 22 Feb 2020 16:47:39 +0000

Hello, Lovely!

With St. Patrick's Day not too far off, I wanted to share a super-easy shamrock art activity that all ages will enjoy.

It uses the classic "symmetry painting" technique. Young children will be fascinated with it, but older kids will love it as well.

Remember to keep this one in mind when you're decorating your classroom or playroom for St. Patrick's Day!

Click the link below to check it out!

The post Rainbow Ink Blot Shamrock Craft for Preschoolers appeared first on Happy Hooligans.

Framed “Kindness Cloud” Craft for World Kindness Day

Jackie Currie — Wed, 07 Nov 2018 17:11:37 +0000

World Kindness Day is November 13th, and we have an adorable, easy kindness craft your kids can make and give to a friend.

We also have some exciting news about a new TVOKids series that crafty kids will love, so you'll want to check that out too!

Click the link below to get all the scoop!

The post Framed “Kindness Cloud” Craft for World Kindness Day appeared first on Happy Hooligans.

Colour Scavenger Hunt for Toddlers and Preschoolers

Jackie Currie — Sat, 24 Mar 2018 09:50:52 +0000

Here's a fantastic colour activity that toddlers can do solo or in a group.

It's a rainbow scavenger hunt that you can do in your play room or classroom.

It will help kids learn colours, colour order, and it's a whole lot of fun because they'll turn their treasures into a beautiful rainbow.

A round of applause and a big thanks goes out to our follower Kirstin for sharing this fabulous activity with us!

Doesn't it look gorgeous and so inviting?

Click the link below to check it out!

The post Colour Scavenger Hunt for Toddlers and Preschoolers appeared first on Happy Hooligans.

Rainbow Stacking Stones – a Balancing Activity for Preschoolers

Jackie Currie — Thu, 15 Mar 2018 08:20:06 +0000

Here's a fun rainbow stacking activity you can make for your kids, and the colours are perfect for St. Patrick's Day or for Spring!

It's a quick and easy project for your older kids to make, and your toddlers and preschoolers will love playing with it.

They'll learn colour order and size order, and they're balancing skills will be challenged as they try to build the perfect rainbow-coloured tower without tipping it over.

Isn't it pretty?!

Click the link below to check it out!

The post Rainbow Stacking Stones – a Balancing Activity for Preschoolers appeared first on Happy Hooligans.

Paper Plate Rainbow Mandala

Jackie Currie — Mon, 28 Mar 2016 18:34:34 +0000

This rainbow mandala craft was fun for exploring colour and colour order with the hooligans. Creating circle after circle of colour with tiny squares of tissue paper was calming and provided an opportunity for the preschoolers to strengthen their fine motor skills. And those puffy white clouds suspended below our mandala look delightful, don't they? I hope you'll make one with your hooligans! Have a look!

The post Paper Plate Rainbow Mandala appeared first on Happy Hooligans.

Tissue Paper and Paper Plate Rainbow Craft for Preschoolers

Jackie Currie — Wed, 09 Mar 2016 18:06:30 +0000

This is just the prettiest little rainbow craft for toddlers and preschoolers.

Not only will the explore colour matching and rainbow order, they'll strengthen their fine motor skills too!

Bonus: All you'll need is a paper plate and a small supply of tissue paper, which likely already have on hand.

Great craft for St. Patrick's Day or any day that you need a bright and colourful craft for home or preschool.

Everyone loves a rainbow, right? Check 'em out!

The post Tissue Paper and Paper Plate Rainbow Craft for Preschoolers appeared first on Happy Hooligans.

8 Gorgeous Homemade Wind Chimes for Kids to Make

Jackie Currie — Wed, 25 Mar 2015 08:00:56 +0000

These homemade wind chimes are so gorgeous you're going to want to make them all! They're easy to make, and they won't cost you a dime. Which one will you and your kids start with?

The post 8 Gorgeous Homemade Wind Chimes for Kids to Make appeared first on Happy Hooligans.

Rainbow Water – a St. Patrick’s Day Drink for Kids

Jackie Currie — Sat, 14 Mar 2015 18:36:19 +0000

Whip up a silly, colourful drink for the kids to drink on St. Patrick's Day! Hey, doesn't everyone deserve to drink a rainbow at least once in their life time?

The post Rainbow Water – a St. Patrick’s Day Drink for Kids appeared first on Happy Hooligans.

Paper Plate Rainbow Craft with Tissue Paper

Jackie Currie — Thu, 13 Mar 2014 23:36:13 +0000

“R” is for Rainbow: an easy letter R craft in our A-Z paper plate crafts for kids collection. Ready for a cute and easy St. Patrick’s Day craft? Toddlers will love making these colourful Paper Plate Rainbow Craft with tissue paper! Pop over to CBC Parents to see the fun we had making our rainbows, and to...

The post Paper Plate Rainbow Craft with Tissue Paper appeared first on Happy Hooligans.

Rainbow Wind Chimes Made with Sticks – a Fun Nature Craft for Kids

Jackie Currie — Mon, 06 May 2013 02:30:59 +0000

Make these homemade rainbow coloured wind chimes with sticks found in nature. They’ll add a splash of colour to any backyard or patio! Hang them in your own yard, or give them as a gift to someone special! We love to make wind chimes here in my daycare. You can make them out of almost...

The post Rainbow Wind Chimes Made with Sticks – a Fun Nature Craft for Kids appeared first on Happy Hooligans.

St. Patrick’s Day Paper Plate Crafts

Jackie Currie — Wed, 13 Mar 2013 15:00:29 +0000

Here’s a sneak peek at a couple of really cute and super-simple St. Patrick’s Day paper plate crafts that the hooligans made this year! You’ll find several more easy St. Patrick’s Day Crafts here on my blog, but for the two projects pictured below, pop over to CBC Parents to see the finished projects to get...

The post St. Patrick’s Day Paper Plate Crafts appeared first on Happy Hooligans.

Rainbow Rice – How to Dye Rice For Sensory Play (without Rubbing Alcohol)

Jackie Currie — Sat, 24 Mar 2012 18:03:04 +0000

Rainbow Rice! How to dye rice for sensory bins in three easy steps. This easy process for dying rice is mess-free and doesn’t require rubbing alcohol. The weather is dull and dreary here today, so I thought I’d make some coloured rice for our sensory bins to brighten things up a bit. You’ve probably seen...

The post Rainbow Rice – How to Dye Rice For Sensory Play (without Rubbing Alcohol) appeared first on Happy Hooligans.

Homemade Playdough in a Rainbow of Colours

Jackie Currie — Tue, 20 Mar 2012 18:50:08 +0000

I made a big batch of rainbow play dough the other night by dividing it and colouring into 6 different portions. I’ve made a LOT of playdough in my day because it’s one of my favourite sensory activities to offer my toddlers and preschoolers. This is my very favourite recipe. You can make it in...

The post Homemade Playdough in a Rainbow of Colours appeared first on Happy Hooligans.

A Very Cool Way to Make a Rainbow – Easy Rainbow Craft for Kids

Jackie Currie — Fri, 02 Mar 2012 05:47:57 +0000

This is a great activity for toddlers to do for St. Patrick’s Day and a very cool way to make a rainbow! Do your kids love making rainbows? A rainbow is almost one of the first things that kids learn to draw. I remember drawing hundreds of them when I was in kindergarten. Maybe...

The post A Very Cool Way to Make a Rainbow – Easy Rainbow Craft for Kids appeared first on Happy Hooligans.

Rainbow Collage Craft for Toddlers and Preschoolers

Jackie Currie — Mon, 27 Feb 2012 19:00:32 +0000

This Rainbow Collage For Toddlers And Preschoolers makes a perfect St. Patrick’s Day craft, but it’s great any time of year to help kids with colour recognition and colour matching. Using scraps from your craft room, kids will match items to the colours on the paper to create a vibrant rainbow collage. As the dull and dreary winter months...

The post Rainbow Collage Craft for Toddlers and Preschoolers appeared first on Happy Hooligans.

Coloured Water Activity – A Colour Mixing Experiment for Preschoolers

Jackie Currie — Wed, 05 Oct 2011 03:15:40 +0000

This coloured water activity is easy to prep and provides lots of creative, open-ended experimenting. Toddlers and preschoolers will observe first-hand what happens when two colours mix. It’s a great first experiment for little ones, and they’ll strengthen their fine and gross motor skills too! Looking for another water play activity before the Fall weather...

The post Coloured Water Activity – A Colour Mixing Experiment for Preschoolers appeared first on Happy Hooligans.