Our monthly craft recipe series continues! We know many of you have some great crafts that you do with families and we also know that sometimes you might need a little inspiration for new ones! Check out our cupcake liner craft.

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Looking for a fun fall craft that isn't too "holidayish?" Then give our cupcake liner umbrella craft recipe a try. This affordable craft comes just in time.  Maybe you already have some leftover cupcake liners lying around. A nice storytime or passive program with this craft could include a 'changes in the weather' discussion  or even a 'How Rain is Made' science project.  This craft also gives children the opportunity to improve their listening skills and helps them learn more about following directions.  Let us know how you end up utilizing the craft in your library!   

Welcome back to our monthly craft recipes.  We know many of you have some great crafts that you do with families and we also know that sometimes you might need a little inspiration for new ones!  Check out our monster eye sensory counting game.

Sensory bags are so much fun. They are soothing to the touch and help children explore new textures. This Halloween-themed sensory bag also helps children know number names, counting, sequences, and relationships between numbers and quantities.

Children will have fun creating their very own at home storytime felt song or create it yourself for a hopping good time at your storytime. This popular nursery rhyme helps children learn counting and develop language skills through song and repetition.

CSD has a new summer craft recipe card for you! Explore the great outdoors in your backyard!  This craft recipe will encourage children to get outdoors and explore all that nature has to offer.  Interacting with nature provides a multitude of learning opportunities for children.  Our nighttime camping scene craft encourages children to learn new plant material, terminology, explore their senses, and utilize their creative thinking skills. Who knows, maybe you'll inspire more families to camp out under the stars!

​We’d like to introduce you to our Craft Recipe Cards!  We posted our very first craft recipe card last month on Instagram.   We know many of you have some great crafts that you do with families and we also know that sometimes you might need a little inspiration for new ones!