Eliza, from Canada, sent in this great snail craft idea. Let’s take a look at it…
What did you do?
We’ve been feeling a bit “sluggish” lately so we decided to make this snail!
We cut a snail shape out of cardboard and gave it some googly eyes and a smile. Then we applied glue, sprinkled on rice and added drops of food colouring.
Once our snail had dried, my three year old gave it a name and carried it around telling everyone it was her pet!
This activity was very open-ended and hands on. It was a wonderful sensory experience for my three year old.
Do you have any other projects planned?
We will be doing lots of summer crafts. Learning about the oceans is our current favourite theme!
Tell the Housebound With Kids community a bit about yourself…
My name is Eliza and I’m mom to three kids, ages 8, 6 and 3.
@learncraftgrow
Do you have any tips for other parents?
Crafting doesn’t have to be complicated. Use materials you already have in your recycling bin or in your pantry!
What are your family’s favourite board game(s)/card game(s)?
Our favourite board game is UNO and Memory.
What are your children’s favourite books?
The Very Hungry Caterpillar
Captain Underpants
Anatomy Series by Julia Rothman
What toys would you recommend to other parents?
Has this website and community helped you?
Great source to help parents engage with and set up activities for their kids.
