Shannon Walbran Niebuhr is our DIY Kids columnist. She is a mommy blogger who also offers creativity classes for parents, teachers, and nannies to encourage more effective play with children.
Today’s craft is a dreamcatcher, a beautiful and magical item that is supposed to “catch” nightmares as a spiderweb traps flies. Are your kids experiencing any anxiety in this time of transition after the holidays and the stress of “back to school”?
We made a dreamcatcher this week because my young son was complaining about bad dreams. I hope it helps him, and maybe it will help you and your child, too!
Our dreamcatcher uses items you can often find at a thrift store or hospice shop. It’s an easy make for children 3 and up. We’re showing you the basic version. You could add beads, feathers, or even small toys to help decorate it and make it more meaningful.
What You’ll Need:
Step 1:
Center your doily in the embroidery hoop.
With your child, choose the colors of the ribbons. If the kids are old enough, let them help with cutting the ribbons.
Step 2: Tie one ribbon from a corner or point of the doily to the hoop, loosely.
Continue around the circle of the doily, tying it on.
Step 3: Hang the dreamcatcher on the wall in the bedroom.
Do you have any other tips or tricks for kids who can’t sleep well? Have you ever tried “Monster Spray” with essential oils to squirt around the room before sleepytime? Please share in the comments below!
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