Lowes Build & Grow Workshop

   Recently I have discovered a new activity for my boys to do. Lowes home improvement stores offer a FREE workshop for kids every other Saturday! The kids can build and take home a project with all the supplies and tools supplied by Lowes. They also receive an apron, protective eye gear, an iron on patch for every project they complete, and a certificate of achievement. We have only attended 2 so far but we plan on attending more in the future. Did I mention its all completely free? To sign up for future projects check out the Lowe's Build & Grow Website.

Here are some pictures from our recent project

They love being able to build something on their own.
Lowes also offers @ home projects!

The Workshops are for Kids Ages 5 and up.

Avery is sporting the protective eye gear.

Even Nana got into the project!

 

These are some friends who joined us!

 

 

All in all it was a great day! We had so much fun building with the kids.

 

Here is the finished Project: North's Sleigh

 

This is the next project we are working on, December 1st!

 

 

 

 

 

Make a Fire House Dog

Materials You Need:

• Toilet Paper Roll
• A Printer
• Glue
• Scissors
• Crayons
• A piece of paper
• 4 Toothpicks (optional)

                         Instructions

1. Start by picking out a template you want to use. You can choose either the colored or if you want to color it yourself choose the black & white. Print out the template by clicking below.    

 

Colored Template                          Black & White Template

 

 

     2.  Cut out the template of choice and color if necessary.

 

     3.  Glue the large rectangular piece on first to cover the tube. Toilet paper rolls come in different sizes, so if you find the rectangle is a bit too big, just trim it down. If you find it's a bit too small, just cut out another small piece to fill in the gap.

 

     4.  Glue on the head, fire hat, legs and tail (using the tab to make a 3D effect).

 

     5.  This step is optional. To make the dog stand up on all four legs, take 4 toothpicks. Glue or Tape 1 toothpick to each of the legs.

 

 

I hope your kids enjoy this little craft as much as mine did!