I am preparing my youngest daughter for school so one of my goals this summer (aside from LOSING WEIGHT, of course) is to incorporate arts and crafts activities at home. We attended Art classes few months back but wasn’t happy about it. Now that she is bigger, for sure things have changed a bit.
We have tons of paper plates so I thought, this could be a good place to start. And since it is summer, there’s no better way of welcoming the season with Mr. Sun, don’t you think? 
Here’s how we did it:
- Paint one side of the paper plate in yellow. Let it dry.
- While waiting for the paint to dry, trace your child’s hands in yellow paper. My eldest preferred red this time.
- Cut out the hands since this will serve as a sun’s rays.
- Once the paint is dry, apply glue on the un-painted side of the paper plate then stick the hands-slash-rays.
I don’t have other craft materials like eyes so I just asked my daughters to draw on it. I also asked them where they want to display their works and told me they want to stick it on the doors. 
It is important that we show appreciation to our kids’ art works and give them freedom on how they want to do it. In my kids’ case, they get giddy every time I ask them where they want to hang it. It makes them feel important and appreciated, and at the same time, encourages them to do more. 
What do you think, mommas? Easy to do, right?
Ayi is a stay-at-home mom of two. When her kids are in their best state, she keeps up with chores, work, and ensuring that her sanity is intact. Join her as she navigates through this rollercoaster ride called motherhood.
This.is.so.cute! Would be waiting for more arts and crafts from you, please.
Oh very creative! Keep at it mommy! 🙂
Thank you 🙂
My daughter will love this 🙂
Aw. These are so cute! I remember making clocks out of paper plates and fasteners when I was young. You know, with all the technology around, crafts like this makes my heart flutter.
Nice work! 🙂 I’m still thinking of what to let the kids do this summer.
Fun activity for the kids and something special too because of the hand prints. Something to keep for when they get bigger.
My kids are taking cooking lessons but only for 8 sessions so I’m still thinking of other activities for them to do this summer..and you just gave me an idea. Will gaya this ha hehe
Hope I can be artistic also, buti na lang hubby is good when it comes to art
I’m not artistic too 🙂 I just got this as an inspiration from one my daughter’s crafts in school 🙂
Wow ang galing! Didn’t know that our hands’ traces pala can serve as sun rays. What a brilliant idea mommy! 🙂
That’s a cute sun! I can’t wait to have these crafting activities with the little one 🙂
That’s a nice way to bond with your daughter!
Doing arts and crafts at home is a nice way to keep our kids productive during summer. It’s also a nice bonding activity between parents and kids.
Very nice. Looks like your daughter is enjoying your bonding time. 🙂 Goal ko rin yang lose weight — ilang summers na, wahahaha!
Push mommy! :))
This is so so cute and a very wonderful way of bonding with your little one. 🙂
Cool! Will try this at home. This will surely be a hit to my daughter 😊