Are you looking for yet another mess-free activity for your kids? These clothespin monsters are the perfect mess-free craft you can make with your kids on a busy Monday. They’re fun, silly, only need three supplies (some of which you probably already have at home), and will not cause a huge mess in your living room.
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Here’s what you’ll need
How to Make Your Clothespin Monster
- Cut a small bunch of yarn strands, about 5–6 inches long, pinch the middle of the yarn and tie it so it looks like a bow.
- Next, grab your clothespin and clip the middle of your yarn, then fluff it nicely with your fingers – this creates the monster’s hair. After that, stick a googly eye onto the front of the clothespin, and that’s it, you’ve created a monster in minutes.
FIVE REASONS YOU’LL LOVE IT
- The prep time is low, and you don’t have to worry about any mess.
- It’s a craft that even your 2-year-old can easily manage by themselves (with supervision, of course).
- It’s a craft that doubles as puppets for monster storytime, a toy for independent pretend play and a simple keepsake your child might like to have as a cute memory.
- It sneaks in fine motor skills practice (pinching clothespins, tying yarn strands).
- It opens the door to creativity and storytelling, such as naming their monsters or inventing voices.
Wrap Up
So you see that creating fun with your kids doesn’t require a manual of any sort. Just a simple five-minute craft that’s fun, silly, achievable (even on a Monday), and good enough for you and your little one to do together. Either way, if you’d love another low-prep activity for your kids, grab those clothespins lying in your laundry room or hanging on your drying rack and let your kids enjoy creating cute monsters that’ll make them laugh and giggle.
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