Crafting is not only fun, it’s also a great way to encourage communication and collaboration amongst siblings, whilst helping children develop confidence in their own abilities.
Craft expert, Shannon Wong-Nizic who runs online parenting resource, Oh Creative Day, says: “Getting creative promotes all kinds of communication, as children have to describe and express their ideas, problem-solve and take creative risks. Working together on creative projects encourages siblings to discuss, negotiate and work together towards a single goal.”
Shannon has developed some fabulously creative Halloween craft activities with Pintor Neon Paint Markers for children to enjoy.
Ghost Cosume
Arty Ghost Project – a fun (but not scary!) ghost costume made with just an old sheet and decorated with colourful paint markers.
You need:
Old sheet
Paint markers
“Presenting familiar items in different ways is a great way to keep children engaged with art-making and being able to wear your own bespoke Halloween costume creates an amazing sense of pride in little artists! We used Pintor Paint Markers to create designs on a piece of cotton,” says Shannon.