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The Colorful History of the Pom-Pom

You might not think much about the cultural role of these soft little fluffs, but pom-poms have a rich and colorful history adorning uniforms, traditional dress, casual clothing and décor across the world. Join us as we explore some of the history of the pom-pom!

Slime Monster Jars

These charming little creepies are as unique as their creators! This activity emphasizes creativity and personal expression as children choose their creatures shimmery interior and personalize them with all the materials available to them.

Watercolor Autumn Leaves

This activity is a great way for students to contribute to the autumn décor in your classroom!

Clay Leaf Ornaments

These simple leaf ornaments will delight any class and make for a great craft for chilly autumn days.

BioColor Pinecone Painting

Explore the sensation of using a pine cone as a paint “brush!”

Paper Plate Wreath

A quick and simple activity to get in the fall spirit!

Paper Plate Owl

These feathered friends are a real hoot!

Craft Roll Spiders

Make these fun creepy, crawly spiders just in time for Halloween!

Trick-or-Treat Bags

Kids will love making an original tote for all their Halloween fun!

There’s a Worm in My Apple

This fun craft is a great “hide-and-seek” activity and would go well with Eric Carle’s The Very Hungry Caterpillar book.

Craft Roll Apple Trees

These fun, festive apple trees are a perfect craft to go along with a unit on apples, fall harvests, or Johnny Appleseed!

Fiery Fall Trees

In the fall in certain areas of the country, tree leaves turn fiery hues of gold, red, yellow and orange. Children may wonder, what makes trees change colors? This craft is a great accompaniment to lessons on trees and the life cycle of a tree.

Art Roll Mummy

You'll marvel at these adorable mummies!

Creature Box

During Halloween, even plain old boxes come to life as spooky characters!

Frankenstein Faces

It's alive! This activity will have children creating their own versions of Frankenstein's monster. Great for developing early motor skills and for Halloween-themed dramatic play.

Crow Stick Puppets

Corn is harvested in the fall and early winter months, and crows love it! Crows enjoy eating the corn, which is why farmers put up scarecrows—to scare crows away! This craft will help to teach kids about why fall is often symbolized with corn, scarecrows and crows.