Cracked Egg Shell Projects for Kids

When you are done cooking scrambled eggs for breakfast, don't throw away those egg shells just yet. The egg shell halves and pieces can be used as materials for all sorts of projects your child can create. Plan projects that will allow him to use his imagination to turn egg shells into useful creations.

  1. Plant Holders

    • The cracked egg shells can be transformed into plant holders for your home. Save egg shell halves from cooking and make sure all the edges are smooth. Have your child trace six circles about the size of the egg shells on the lid of a paper box. Have her cut out the circles and place the lid back on the box. She can decorate the box with stickers. Have her put soil and seeds in six eggshells for flowers to grow and place the eggshells in the holes for a display.

    Vase

    • An eggshell vase will be easy for your child to make and cherish as a keepsake. Crush the eggshell into small pieces. Have your child spread glue over a section of an empty jar and pour crushed eggshells on it. He can press them in place and continue placing and pressing shells until the jar is completely done. After allowing the vase to dry, he can add more eggshells and brush off any loose ones. To complete the vase, spray enamel on the vase and have him dot glitter glue on it for shine.

    Tulips

    • Tulip blooms can be created from broken eggshell halves for a bouquet. Have your child paint the egg shell halves with tempera paint to create vivid colors and then allow them to dry overnight. Use halves with more ridged edges to closely resemble a tulip's appearance. Have your child twirl one side of a green chenille craft stem, creating a swirl, and glue it to an eggshell half. He can continue making flowers until he has enough to make a bouquet for a vase.

    Mosaic

    • An egg shell activity doesn't have to be complicated. The creation of a mosaic offers simplicity to all age groups. Dye eggs in various colors and crush the shells into small pieces. For a mosaic collage, have your child glue the pieces closely together all over on a piece of construction paper. For a different approach, she can also draw a picture like a fish or happy face on a piece of paper and glue the eggshells on in a mosaic style.

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