Crafts related to "Buttercup Amber" episode of Sofia the First

A new episode of Sofia the First premieres on the Disney Channel on Wednesday, July 8, 2015. The new episode is called "Buttercup Amber." The episode is about Amber going on an overnight hike with Sofia and the Buttercups even though she dislikes the outdoors. Below are some craft and coloring activities related to this episode's themes to enjoy before or after watching it.

Sofia the First Buttercup Coloring Page - This coloring page features Sofia with the Buttercups. The Mystic Meadow coloring page here also features the Buttercups.

Flashlight Fun Craft - Make different covers for flashlights to create fun shadows on your own night hike and/or camping adventure. This Halloween paper bag flashlight lantern craft can also be adapted for different occasions.

Mickey Mouse Clubhouse Toodles or Quoodles Craft

Make your own Toodles or Quoodles from the Mickey Mouse Clubhouse show with the below instructions.  This can be a fun drawing and creativity activity for fans of the show.  Younger fans may need help with the initial drawing of Toodles or Quoodles, but they can still do the coloring to make it resemble Toodles or Quoodles as well as add the four items.

Step 1: Draw a large circle with the edge near the bottom of the middle of the page (i.e. leave room for the ears on top).  I turned a bowl upside down and traced it, but you can use other items.

Step 2: Draw two small circles for the ears. I traced a cup for this part. 

Step 3: Draw two smaller circles inside the ears. I traced a clean out empty K cup for this part.  An unused one would also work. 

Step 4: Draw lines to divide the large circle into four equal parts.  I used a ruler to measure the diameter and then made a mark in the middle.  I then placed the ruler at the mark side to side and then up and down to make the lines. 

Step 5: Draw some lines between the inner and out circle of the left ear to make a spokes design. 

Step 6: Draw two lines to divide the outer circle of the right ear into two parts.  Add dots on the upper half of the outer circle.  I traced a pencil eraser for the dots.

Step 7: Color it in either as Toodles (red and yellow) or Quoodles (purple and pink).  For Quoodles also add a bow on top.  It can be drawn on or stick on one that you would normally put on a present.

Crafts related to "Diego's Fiercest Animals" episode of Go, Diego, Go!

A new episode of Go, Diego, Go premieres on Friday, September 16, 2011.  This new episode is called "Diego's Fiercest Animals."  In this double length episode, Diego recounts about his fiercest animal encounters.  Below are some crafts related to this episode.

Diego's Animal Coloring Book

Diego's Fiercest Animals Poster - This poster features the fierce animals that are seen in the episode.

Fiercest Animal Masks - These are printable masks representing the different fierce animals featured in this episode.

Crafts for each of the Fierce Animals:

• Bear Toilet Paper Roll Craft
• Crocodile Paper Craft
• Elephant Pencil Holder Craft
• Hippo Paper Bag Puppet Craft
• Jaguar Animal Topper
• Lion Paper Model Craft
• Octopus Craft
• Oragami Gorilla

Crafts and Coloring to go with "Koko's New Look/Frostini's Meltdown" episode of Chuggington

On March, 4, 2011 a new episode of Chuggington premieres in the Disney Junior block of the Disney Channel. The new episode is called "Koko's New Look/Frostini's Meltdown." The episode is about Koko and Zephie painting pictures on each other and ice cream melting due to a power failure. Check out my latest Examiner article here for some ideas of Chuggington themed coloring pages and other crafts related to the episodes themes.

Curious George "Monkey Size Me/Metal Detective" episode craft ideas

Check out my latest Tucson Children's Crafts article for some ideas of some crafts to do related to the "Monkey Size Me/Metal Detective" episode of Curious George. Focuses on the robot aspect of the second half of the episode.

Feel free to share additional ideas you have of crafts to do related to this episode.

Crafts related to "Pick Your Friends/Finola's Farm" episode of The Cat in the Hat Knows a Lot About That

Check out my latest Examiner Tucson Children's Craft article for some ideas of crafts and recipe ideas to do with kids that relate to the "Pick Your Friends/Finola's Farm" episode of The Cat in the Hat Knows a Lot About That. This episode is about making the Cat in the Hat a Valentine and learning about milking a cow and things made with milk.

Continue reading here for the ideas.

Crafts and Coloring to go The Backyardigans "Match on Mount Olympus" Episode

Below are some ideas of coloring and crafts to do that relate to The Backyardigans "Match on Mount Olympus" episode.

Olive Leaf Crown Craft and Laurel Wreath Craft - Make crowns or laurel wreath similar to what The Backyardigans characters wear during this episode.

Basketball Hoop Game Craft - Create your own basketball hoop game with this craft related to the sport featured in the "Might Match Up" episode.

Tissue Paper Basketball Craft - Make a tissue paper basketball with the template and instructions on this site.

Paper Mache Globe - This craft relates to when Tasha the goddess plays basketball using a globe.

Basketball Coloring Pages - This site has a variety of basketball coloring pages including ones featuring real NBA players. There are also a wide variety of at this site.

You do not have to wait for the episode to be seen on Nick Jr. to enjoy doing these activities. You can see the episode on Netflix Instant, get it on the Mighty Match Up DVD, or download it from iTunes.

Crafts and Coloring to go with Ni Hao, Kai-lan's "Great Trip to China" episode

Below are some crafts and coloring things to go with the things that happen in the "Great Trip to China" episode of Ni Hao, Kai-Lan.

Map of China Coloring Page - This relates to them going to China in this episode and when Yaya

Plane Crafts - This relates to Kai-lan and her friends taking a plane ride to get to China in the episode.

Watermelon Crafts, Coloring, and Activities - These relate to them spotting the sign for watermelon at a watermelon stand, learning the word in Chinese in the episode, and the baby panda being named Little Watermelon.

Panda Crafts - This relates to the baby panda being a main character of this episode.

Chinese Dragon Boat Craft - This relates to them taking a boat to get the tiger shoes for the panda.

Chinese Mask Craft - This relates to them making a mask for the baby panda in the episode.