Washington, DC Crafts for Kids
The capital of the United States of America, Washington, DC, is an area with a rich history, famous landmarks and colorful people. Kids who grow up in the US will undoubtedly spend time learning about the area and its importance. Craft projects can provide a fun supplement to this learning and give children a chance to express their creativity.
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Map
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For a craft project that works well with a group of kids, make a map together. Get a long piece of paper. Pass out an outline of some of the famous landmarks of Washington, DC and instruct the children to color them in. Ideas for the landmarks include the Jefferson Memorial, Washington Monument, the White House and the Capitol Building. Paint a map on the large piece of paper which shows the general approximation of where each of the landmarks is located. Glue each colored-in outline into place. Decorate the map with drawings of other objects such as cherry trees, people and cars.
Decoupage
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Children generally enjoy the hands-on art of decoupage. Find old magazines and newspapers with pictures of Washington, DC. If you can’t locate any, printing pictures from the internet works as well. Kids may also enjoy using words related to the capital. Using decoupage glue, arrange the pictures on a wooden box. Try to cover all of the wood, overlapping the pictures if desired. Add another coat of decoupage glue on top of the pictures. It may be necessary to paint several more coatings of glue to obtain an optimal finish. This craft can also be done on a wooden picture frame for a place to put a photograph of a recent trip to the area.
Sugar Cube Model
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Make a sugar cube model of the Washington Monument, one of the most recognizable landmarks of the nation’s capital. Start by making the glue to hold the cubes together. Combine one egg white with a pinch of cream of tartar and mix until soft peaks begin to form. Add 1 ½ cups of confectioners’ sugar to the mix. Use a pastry brush to paint the glue onto the sugar cubes as you build. Start with one layer and work your way up until the tower is standing tall. Make the layers smaller and smaller to form the iconic point. It may be helpful to print an image of the building to use as a model.
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Food can be used to create many different types of art. They can be used for sculptures, 3-D pictures, as the paint medium (food dye) and many more. Below is just one way to use food for art. The instructions below will guide your creation of a pinea
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Cub Scouts, a part of the Boy Scouts of America, formally launched in 1930. Since that time, elementary school boys have participated under the direction of a Scout Master and other volunteers. The Scout Master teaches the boys many useful activities
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Sometimes kids, boys especially, have trouble concentrating on learning when there are so many other exciting things to think about. Luckily, science projects can be a great way to allow boys to act out their daydreams and learn at the same time. The
