Snow Globe Everyday Preschool Craft

Ever wonder what to do with all of those kid’s meal toys that your preschooler collects? Why not put them to use with this everyday preschool snow globe craft! It’s quick and easy – a jar, water, glue and a few trinkets is all you need. So, gather up those figurines and give them new life!

What You Need

Empty Jar with Tight Lid
Distilled Water
Dish Soap
Super Glue
Plastic Kid’s Meal Toy
Sequins, Beads, Glitter, Metallic Confetti, etc.

How To Make It

Step One:
Thoroughly was the empty jar and remove any labeling.

Step Two:
Let your preschooler choose which toy to put into the snow globe. Be sure that it is plastic and has no metal parts, they may rust. Parent should use the Super Glue to stick the toy to the inside of the lid of the jar.

Step Three:
Fill the jar with distilled water and a little squirt of the dish soap, this helps the items float and swirl. Sprinkle in sequins, glitter, confetti, beads, etc. for decoration

Step Four:
Make sure the jar is filled all the way to the top with the distilled water then carefully put the lid with the toy on the jar. It will overflow slightly so do it in the sink or outside. Make sure you don’t get any air bubbles. Now, give it a shake and watch it "snow"!

Variations

Decorate the base of your snow globe with ribbon, clay, or other items. Try mixing vegetable oil, water and a little food coloring to make this preschool craft a little different. You could also make a beach collection jar by using sand, shells, and rocks instead of toys.

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