Craft Activities for Kids

What is the crop of farmers in the desert fields of the Rann of Kutch in Gujarat? The answer is: salt! Farmers make rectangular fields with borders so that the water does not drain away. The water stands still under the sun and evaporates. Once the water evaporates, all that can be seen is salt. …...

You will need: A darning needle. A reel of strong thread. Peanuts in the shell (at least 13, of different sizes). Paint, paint brushes, glue, scissors, wool for hair, 3 lollipops, icecream sticks or twigs. Procedure: Thread the needle and make a large knot in the end. To make the head and body, …...

Any play on Ramayana is incomplete without the bow and arrow (teer Kamaan). You can make your own bow and arrow, too, but be careful not to hurt anyone. Festive Bow and Arrow [Illustrations by Shiju George] You will need: Elastic, broomstick, plasticine, stem of any tree, scissors and paints. Step …...

Decorating with Popcorns [Illustrations by Shiju George] If you are tired of eating popcorns try something new: decorate your room with them. This is how you can do it. All you need is: A thorny stem of a plant or a bush. Popcorns. A bowl. Step1: Pick up a thorny stem from a plant or a bush – if it …...

Calendar [Illustrations by Anup Singh] The things you need: A spiral sketch book A thin wire Beads Adhesive and scissors Old magazines Stationery: Pencil, eraser, sharpner and ruler and cardboard Colours: Pencil / Crayons or paints and sketch pens Step 1: Take a spiral sketch book to make the …...

The things you need: Silhouette Cards [Illustrations by Shiju George] Black chart paper, white card sheet, pencil, scissors and glue. The things you need: Step 1. Draw an outline of the object on black chart paper. Step 2. Cut it along the outline. Step 3. Make a card from the white card sheet. Step …

One of the advantages of a mobile decoration is that it can be gifted to a person of any age. Children love such amusing and colourful gifts, while adults can use it as a hanging anywhere in the house. Mobile Decorations [Illustrations by Shinod AP] The things you need: Card sheet of different …...

Suji ka Halwa— Slurrr..rrp. I have not come across a single person who does not like this sweet. If you have not tried it, then quickly go to your kitchen and give it a try. Suji ka Halwa (Semolina Sweet) [Illustrations by Shiju George] Ingredients: Semolina: 1 cup. Sugar: ½ cup. Water: 4 cups. Ghee …...

Here’s a great way to see where all that water in your vase actually goes. Items required: You’ll need a jug of water, four clean glasses, four different coloured inks or food dyes, scissors & white flowers (carnations work out very well, try tuberoses too.) What to do: Pour one inch (about half …...

Cap your Scissors [Illustrations by Shinod AP] If you want to find your scissors just when you need them, make this sturdy case for them. The things you need: Any old cloth (12 inches by 16 inches) A sheet of foam (half inch thickness) A sewing machine A thick fancy cord Step 1: Fold the cloth into …...