Dog Bone Prints
Materials:
- Different sized dog bones and biscuits
- Paint on paper plates
- Construction Paper
- Provide your class with a variety of different sized dog treats and paint. The children can stamp the biscuits and use the bones for paint brushes.
Pet Collages
Materials:
- Feathers
- Sequins
- Fun
- Scale Materials
- Glue
- Googly Eyes
- Construction paper
- Paper bags
- Yarn
- Glue
- Provide your class with a variety of materials. Encourage them to create their very on pet collage or puppet.
Pet themed easel painting
Materials:
- Different colors of paint
- Easel paper
- Paint brushes
- Set out different colors of paint with your easel to encourage your class to paint different animals (ex. Black and white for a dalmation).
Fish Bowls
Materials:
- Clear cups
- Blue Jello
- Gummy fish
- Boiling Water
- Cold Water
- Ice
- STIR 3/4 cup boiling water into 1 pkg. (4-serving size) JELL-O Brand Berry Blue Flavor Gelatin in medium bowl at least 2 min. until completely dissolved. Add enough ice to 1/2 cup cold water to measure 11/4 cups. Add to gelatin; stir until slightly thickened. Remove any unmelted ice.
- POUR gelatin into clear plastic cups or glass bowls. Suspend gummy fish in gelatin REFRIGERATE about 1 hr. or until firm. Garnish with additional gummy fish, if desired. Makes 4 servings
Clay Pets
Materials:
- Clay
- Googly Eyes
- Pipe Cleaners
- Feathers
- Set out the materials and watch your children create their very own pet to care for.
- Make your own clay
Craft Clay Materials:
- One cup cornstarch
- One One-Fourth cups cold water
- Two cups baking soda
- Food coloring
Directions:
- Mix all ingredients over medium heat for four to five minutes until the mixture is thick (like mashed potatoes). Remove from heat, empty container and cover with a damp cloth until cool. Knead like dough until you get a nice clay look and feel. Store in airtight container.