New Years Crafts for Kids

New Years is an exciting time for adults and children alike. Kids love to start a new year and to celebrate the festivities. To further your child's fun, why not allow them to make a New Year's craft on New Year's Eve or on New Year's Day? This article will link you to five crafts to bring in the New Year.

#1: New Year Crown

Kaboose.com has instructions on how to make a very royal New Year crown. Your child will love bringing in the New Year with a party hat that they've made themselves. The craft is labeled very easy and is ideal for kids who are five years or older. Some of the items you'll need are craft foam, beads, sequins, etc. For a complete list of needed items with instructions and a picture, visit this link.

#2: New Year's Eve Ball

What is New Year's Eve without the ball? This craft just needs a small paper plate, silver paint, glitter glue in white, craft glue and sequins. It is easy to make but you should have your child do it with your supervision. The age recommendation is 6 years old and older. You can find a picture and directions, here.

#3: Rainmaker

One of the fun things about the New Year is to bring it in by making a lot of noise! Activity Village has a do it yourself rainmaker that you can do with your child. It would be good for kids five years and older with adult assistance. You'll need a tube (like a paper towel or toilet paper tube), paint, glue, sequins and beans. To see a picture and directions on how to put it together, go to this link.

#4: Resolution Magnets

Even kids may want to strive to do something in the New Year. They can make their very own resolution magnet that has one goal on it that they can then stick on a magnetic surface (like the fridge). It could be something simple like keeping their room clean, spend more time with the family pet, etc. It is recommended for kids five and older and the craft does need adult supervision. You'll need a magnet strip, construction paper, glue, crayons and markers. For directions, click here.

#5: Wishes Can Come True Bank

My kids love to save their money and if your kids are anything like mine, they'll jump at the chance to make their very own bank to save money to buy something that they've been wanting to buy aka making a wish come true. Family Fun has the directions for the bank along with what you'll need and a picture of the finished project here.