If there is one thing I know, it is busy boys. Trust me on this one. I have two of the busiest little people you have ever seen. Which, of course, is one of the reasons I am also a self-made expert on Quiet Time. As you may know, I wrote a bit about the
We love 3D paper art at our house and this 3D paper lizard is a fun and artsy craft for kids. The easy lizard template is included and with some brightly colored card stock paper, you’ll have an adorable paper reptile that can be used as a fun gift tag. If you like working with…
Can boys love handicrafts as much as girls? Absolutely! I have two girls and one boy and I can say without a doubt that boys can love handicrafts just as much as girls. I’ve also had thousands of families across the globe use the Rooted Childhood monthly collections to bring the joy of handicrafts into ... Read More about Handicrafts for Boys
Galaxy Jars DIY, easy way to create a galaxy in a jar and all its wonder in your hands, use tutorial to make Nebula necklaces and other sensory calming jars
For whatever reason, we have this notion that read aloud time should look like a Norman Rockwell painting, with all the little cherub-faced children gathered around the fire sipping cups of cocoa while "Ma" reads from some leather-bound classic. But, that's just a spotted unicorn fantasy, folks. You hear about that kind of read aloud time in legend, but it never actually exists. Simple handwork projects dial back the chaos so that the story can be heard and enjoyed by all.
A collection of letter of the week crafts to do with your preschooler. The craft includes free printables and step by step instructions for A-Z.
Today I'm going to show you this super cute Coffee Filter Bat Craft that's great for Halloween decorating or even a theme unit about bats.
This sun suncatcher craft is an easy craft for kids that looks bright and cheery in your window or doorway.
This designer makes fantastic digital patterns and tutorials for kid’s clothes. This is her ‘Thomas Shirt’, which is a perfect pattern to use for a Hawaiian shirt. You’ll need to pick out some classic Hawaiian print fabric for your young man and then make him this awesome shirt. The Thomas Shirt is a casual shirt […]
EASY Primary Singing Time! Print out multiple targets on different colors of paper. Then write the song names on the Target Practice...
Finding cool crafts for teen boys can be quite a challenge.
If you came to this site, you either purchased the time capsule activity and are looking for directions, or want ideas for your own time capsules. These are so much fun to do with students of all ages! Enjoy! This Time Capsule Activity is great to use at the
This spider web suncatcher craft is a fun craft for kids for Halloween. Make a colourful spider web this Halloween with your kids!
If you are looking for creative craft ideas for your young children you need to know these super fun crafts for toddlers to create. These kids DIY crafts are perfect for your toddlers to start learning to craft and express themselves with art projects.
This Fingerprint Fall Tree Craft is a beautiful and engaging craft for preschoolers. Take a peak at the easy directions!
Magic words for my two year old daughter.
A kid-friendly rain stick craft that actually works! Your kids will love the realistic rain sounds made by these simple-to-make rain sticks.
Make this super soft, no cook, cloud dough recipe! Only 2 ingredients - cornstarch and lotion. This homemade dough is really easy to make!
Learn how to make a sensory bottle with our sensory bottle recipes and tips. DIY Sensory bottles are a calm-down tool and aid for meditation.
Leaf rubbing activity - a STEM project for kids from preschool to teens! Make leaf prints with tracing, foil, wax paper, crayons & pastels!
The newly crowned Miss America 2020, Camille Schrier from Virginia, did a chemistry demonstration for her talent. It was an elaborate version of the classic elephant toothpaste experiment. This was the first time a Miss America participant has ever won with a science experiment for their talent. Unfortunately, I have seen people criticize her talent […]
Dozens of educational busy bag ideas to keep your little one engaged while learning! A ton of free printable busy bag ideas included!
There are so many ways to approach self-portraits with children: observation, inspired by a particular artist, symbols of interests and activities, the list goes on. This time, I wanted to create an engaging, multi media
Tons of ideas here for art, crafts and activities using toilet paper rolls, paper towel rolls, poster tubes, wrapping paper tubes and more!
Discover 40+ LDS Primary Activity Days ideas for youth. From crafts to lessons, find activities that inspire and enrich their spiritual path.
Are you looking for some parenting tips on how to get your kids to listen the first time? Check out this in-depth article that goes beyond "fixing" and helps you create a home environment of listening.
The Fishbowl Game is a fun-filled memory game that combines Charades, Password, and Taboo. It is easy to learn and perfect for large groups, which means
These are a fun easy and simple basic shorts tutorial for your baby. You can whip up a pair of these in no time and then move on to something harder.
Adding a little update! This post about Quiet Time Boxes has become a very popular one over the years. Since so many of us are home this year with our little ones and can use all the "quiet time" help we can get... I'm adding a few NEW favorites for quiet time boxes. ALSO, visit our Simple Preschool At Home post and follow along for weekly ideas to add to your quiet time boxes (that will go with the week's theme!).
Here are 20 simple LEGO® projects that are perfect for beginning builders! One question that we get from time to time is how to get started with LEGO® with young kids. What age, and what to buy? Well, LEGO® recently released some new Classic sets that we have been very impressed with. They have a […]
Smart and creative punishments for kids for when time out no longer work. For when kids need consequences for poor behavior.
This moon sand recipe is so easy to make! With only two ingredients, you'll be playing with this soft and sensory sand within minutes. Moon Sand This moon sand recipe is so much fun. The texture is soft and crumbly, but it also molds really well into different shapes. The kids thought it was the best thing ever! I've tested different kinetic sand recipes before (like this kinetic sand, this moldable play sand and this foam sand), but this one was BY FAR the best. And with only 2 ingredients it's also super easy to make. We loved how the
When your kids are bored get out the printable cheat sheet with indoor activities for 5-10 year olds, including active activities and quiet time ideas.
Are you ready to turn your boredom into a burst of creativity?
One teacher chose to show her students how to treat others is a truly unforgettable way, and I'll be passing it on to my kids for sure.
Do your little boys like to pretend they are knights wanting to rescue the princess and slay the dragon? I found lots of cute and educational printables on knights, dragons, castles and medieval times!Knight Themed Preschool Packs and Printables:Homeschool Creations has put together a Knights Preschool Pack with rhyming word cards, beginning sound cards, color by number, Knight's Quest game board and more!
