Cloud Pet Craft

Cloud pet is the perfect little activity for staying in on a rainy day or after reading a book about weather. This cute and creative activity will help refine your child’s fine motor, cognitive, and problem solving skills. Easily extend this activity with a piece of paper and some writing materials. Watch their imaginations run wild as they create a home for their new pets!

• Cotton balls
• Googly eyes
• Pom Poms
• School glue
• Marker
• Optional: Additional drawing materials and a piece of paper

1. Create the size and shape of the pet by gently pulling and tugging on the cotton ball. Tug until it is twice its original size. (0:34)
2. Glue googly eyes and pom poms in desired location with school glue to create the pet’s face. (1:35)
3. Use a black marker to draw a mouth on the pet. (2:30)
4. Extend the activity by creating a habitat with drawing materials on a piece of paper. Attach your pets with glue or leave them free for your little one to move them around the paper. (3:23)