Let's keep these kids busy doing fun and low cost activities! Check out these great sites for craft ideas.
Craft supplies are a great resource to always have on hand to chase away the boredom blues. Keep a box or Rubbermaid bin full with different supplies.
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Paper plates/bowls/cups (all sizes)
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paper lunch bags
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construction paper
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shredded paper
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glitter
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cotton balls, cotton swabs
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finger paint, paint, fabric paint
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glue, glitter glue
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scissors (straight ones, zigzag ones, curvy ones - you get the idea!)
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feathers
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string, ribbon, lace
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paint brushes (all sizes)
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stamps, stamp pads (all colors)
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sponges (all shapes & sizes)
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toilet paper tubes, paper towel tubes,
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tongue depressors, popsicle sticks
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felt markers, yarn
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pipecleaners
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sequins, confetti
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crayons, pencil crayons
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stickers
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shells, rice, dried beans, peas, pumpkin seeds, sunflower seeds
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buttons, beads, bottle caps
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rubber bands
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wiggle eyes
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pasta (all shapes & sizes), dried cereal - cheerios, honeycomb, alphabets, to name a few!)
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pompoms
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hole punch, stapler
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scotch tape
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socks (to make puppets)
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chalk (inside and outside varieties)
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cookie cutters, molds
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puzzle pieces (you know, the ones that are missing a few!)
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plastic lids, paper muffin cups, paper coffee filters, milk jug lids (make great wheels for shoebox vehicles)
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old catalogs and magazines, pics from old calendars, old greeting cards
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