Stained Glass No, the children will not be working with sharp glass or painting on real windows, but this faux stained-glass project is fun for all ages and can create colorful works of art to display. The required materials are clear transparency sheets, acrylic paint (including black), white glue, and Q-tips. Mix one part acrylic paint with two parts glue. Leave the black glue-paint mixture in the glue bottle, squeezing it out in lines onto the transparency sheet to create the design. Once the black is dry, fill in the design with colors. After it is all dry, hang the beautiful artwork in the window to admire. Tip: For younger keiki, a template can be placed below the transparency sheet to trace. DIY Halloween Costumes Turn costume planning into a fun family project by creating Halloween costumes from items you already have at home. With a little imagination, old clothes, cardboard boxes, fabric scraps, and craft supplies can be transformed into everything from superheroes and animals to favorite storybook characters. Making costumes together encourages creativity, saves money, and gives kids the chance to put their own personal touch on their Halloween look. Plus, the memories made while designing and building the costumes can be just as enjoyable as wearing them on Halloween night. Scavenger Hunt Something red, something that starts with the letter L, LEGO wheels, ten NERF darts, a pencil (that can’t be in a desk): there is an endless array of items for children to find around the house. The list can be in writing, verbally, or in pictures, allowing keiki of all ages to play. And to give the children an extra challenge, add an item to the list that cannot be found. 92 Hawaii Parent SEPTEMBER/OCTOBER 2026
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