Italian crafts

A hands on art activity to introduce kids to the art of DaVinci and the process of painting on fresh plaster - creating a fresco. Step by step instructions.

Broken tiles and damaged plates find new life as the colorful components of mosaics. The hard, durable surface of mosaics make a colorful and practical decoration for a table you can use on your patio, in the garden, or by the pool.

A Day in Italy (Around the World Series)! Kids learn all about Italian culture, art and food as they "travel" from home. Great educational activities for kids to do at home and/or during the summer. Print passports and everything you need from this site.

Craft supplies from the cupboard are always welcome, especially when they are as cheap as pasta noodles! Pasta can be such a versatile craft supply as it can be strung, glued, and more. With all the various shapes of noodles you can find, you are...

Reinforce multiculturalism by presenting an Italian theme for preschool. The children will learn some interesting facts about Italy in this article, along with projects to make such a mini Pinocchio puppet, pasta and herb art activities, as well as an Italian flag. Suggested books are included in this unit.

Create a fun and educational 3D Leaning Tower of Pisa craft with your kids! Perfect for Italy or around the world learning units.

As we all know, Columbus Day is coming up and it's a great opportunity for us to celebrate our Italian Heritage. Wondering what to do? How about some fun holiday crafts: Colored Pasta Flags A great way to teach the kids colors, types of pasta, and even the flags! Soak dried pasta in a bowl of water and a few drops of food coloring for 1-2 minutes. Remove pasta, drain on a paper towel. (Repeat this step with a variety of pastas and colors) Glue the colored pasta on cardboard in the design of…

Christmas Around the World: Italy’s Befana Tradition in Crafts and Treats http://www.bellenza.com/party-ideas/party-crafts/christmas-around-world-italys-befana-tradition-crafts-treats #befana

Watch out! This Italian food word search is sure to make you hungry. How many of the yummy specialities can you find?