Description
A fun and engaging craft project for kids that teaches them about weather while fostering creativity.
Ingredients
- Cotton balls
- Blue construction paper or cardstock
- White glue or glue stick
- Scissors
- Pencil
- Marker (optional)
- String or yarn (for hanging)
- Optional: Glitter, sequins, or stickers for decoration
Instructions
- Prepare Your Workspace: Find a clean, flat surface to work on, laying down newspaper or a craft mat to catch any mess.
- Create the Cloud: Take a handful of cotton balls, fluff them up, and use glue to attach them together to form a cloud shape.
- Make the Raindrops: Cut out raindrop shapes from blue construction paper, varying the sizes for visual interest.
- Attach the Raindrops: Glue the raindrops to the bottom of the cloud, stringing some together or leaving them loose.
- Add Finishing Touches: Decorate your cloud and raindrops with glitter, sequins, or stickers for a sparkly effect.
- Hang Your Craft: Cut a piece of string or yarn, tie it to the top of the cloud, and find a spot to display your creation!
Notes
Kids can swap materials for different textures or use various colors of paper for a rainbow effect. Adding bells to the raindrops can create interactive sound.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Craft
- Method: Crafting
- Cuisine: N/A
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 craft
- Calories: N/A
- Sugar: N/A
- Sodium: N/A
- Fat: N/A
- Saturated Fat: N/A
- Unsaturated Fat: N/A
- Trans Fat: N/A
- Carbohydrates: N/A
- Fiber: N/A
- Protein: N/A
- Cholesterol: N/A