Your skin is the largest organ! Isn’t that crazy to think about? Have you ever wondered about what lies beneath your skin? What does it look like under there.. Well here’s a fun craft t…
Learning about the human body can be exciting. This heart pumping science experiment teaches them in an understanding and fun way.
During our study of the human body, we did this fun activity to demonstrate just what an amazing muscle the heart is! I think your kids will love it, too! Materials needed: 2 large dishpans, buckets, or bowls 1 gallon of water (1.3 gallons to be specific!) a 1/4 cup measuring cup watch or timer
20+ Free Sewing patterns for Athletic Wear: Learn how to make easy Athletic wear, workout outfits for your daily routine. Ready to check this free patterns?
Give your kids the independence they need with this FREE kids daily routine printable. With visuals to guide them through morning and bedtime routines
Added 7/30/17: You asked for it … You got it! Another Year of Homeschool Crafts is ready for the 2017-18 school year. Go HERE to check it out! I am the Queen of Good Intentions. Every new school year I decide that THIS is going to be the year when we do weekly homeschool crafts. My youngest [...]
A full-term pregnancy lasts about 40 weeks and has three trimesters. Here, learn about the changes for the person and their baby before and after delivery.
Learn how to make mod podge. You have to try this easy homemade mod podge recipe with only 2 easy ingredients. So simple!
Vajrasana yoga is an exception to the rule of practicing yoga on an empty stomach. It can help treat indigestion and constipation. Learn about this pose here.
Download over 200 free SVG cut files with commercial use. Includes Valentine's Day, Wedding, Home, Christmas, Halloween, Fall, and more!
Pro Tips with Sarah Neubert | Discover the art of visible mending and how it can revitalize your furniture. In collaboration with fiber artist Sarah...
This project is one which has evolved out of my recent experiments with fused plastic. It’s a way of recycling old crayons and plastic bags creatively and I love the finished ‘leaf-like’ feel of these. The finished leaves can be used for a wide range of purposes, or alternatively you could cut the fused plastic sheets up into any shape you like. Materials Plain white plastic bags – or bags with large areas of white that can be used. Roll of Cling film Old wax crayons Metallic Gold Ink Pen Baking parchment Equipment Old kitchen grater Domestic iron Pinking Shears Heat Proof board (I used a toughened glass chopping board) Preparation Cut up your white plastic bags into pieces that will fit onto your ironing board – my pieces were about A5 sheet size. Grate your wax crayons into separate colours, and place in different pots – I used cake cases for the purpose, which worked well. Place the heat proof board onto your ironing surface, and lay a protective sheet of some sort over it (I used an old tea-towel). Cover this in turn with a piece of baking parchment bigger than your plastic. Place your base sheet of plastic on top of this. Method I like to start by ironing the plastic smooth to begin with, so place another sheet of baking parchment on top, and switch the iron onto a medium heat non-steam setting. The actual setting will vary slightly depending upon the thickness of plastic bag you are using. Thicker bags require higher heat to fuse – just experiment. Iron the sheet smooth for a few seconds. Remove the top layer of parchment paper and you are ready to start decorating. I found that the most effective way to do this was to build up the design in layers of different colours one at a time, separating and sealing each layer with cling film. If you don’t do this, and put all the colours on together in a single layer, you are in danger of creating a muddy mess as all the colours mix together. The designs shown here all used about 3 or 4 different layers. Because each was separated from the other, the colours do not physically mix, and each layer acts like a glaze creating beautiful bright and colourful designs. Less is more – you don’t need to sprinkle very much on – as you are not looking to cover the plastic completely with each individual layer. After you have sprinkled on your first layer, place a sheet of cling film a little larger than the base plastic over the top of the sprinkles, and then a sheet of baking parchment over this – again, this should cover all the plastic layers so it doesn’t melt on your iron. Iron the layers together – you will see the wax crayon sprinkles melt very quickly, but you may need to press a little harder and longer to enable the cling film to fuse to the plastic beneath depending on the heat of the iron and the thickness of the plastic bag used – just experiment and you will soon get a feel for it. Repeat this with different colours, sealing each layer of crayon sprinkles with cling film, and fusing them together using the baking parchment to protect the iron. Small air bubbles will become trapped and the plastic will wrinkle, creating an almost leather like marbled surface. You can see each individual stage below. Once cooled, trim the extra cling film away from the sheet and cut it into whatever shapes you like – using pinking shears makes a particularly decorative edge for leaf shapes. You can draw on the fused plastic with sharpies, or other pens – for example I used a metallic gold ink pen to draw decorative stylised veins on the leaves. If you want to make a bookmark like I’ve done here – punch holes in the end of two of the leaves and attach together with ribbon leaving the ends trailing. Alternatively this would also make a decorative gift tag. If you make lots of leaves, you will have enough to make a garland, or simply hang them individually onto twigs and branches placed in a pot. There are plenty of possibilities! If you want to make a bookmark like I’ve done here – punch holes in the end of two of the leaves and attach together with ribbon leaving the ends trailing. Alternatively this would also make a decorative gift tag.
Need a great Family Night idea? This lesson on respect will have your family in line in no time! You'll learn and laugh together with a cute craft and role play suggestions.
Photoshop actions are incredibly useful tools for photographers. They can help you to create effects you would never manage on your own, turn complex processes into a single click, and save you a lot of time and effort.
Kids will love using cotton balls to create this gorgeous cherry blossom painting! A wonderful spring art project for kids of all ages. Free printable branch template included.
In this post, guest blogger Corrie Wiik, from Mama Llama Linguist, will share five tips on how she uses the Time & Place bilingual parenting approach.
A few years ago, I decided to tackle our smaller bath and give it an updated look. Before my husband left town for the north woods (again), he removed the vanity and toilet for me. #diyhomedecor #bathroomredo
“Good morning you handsome and gorgeous lot. I’m going to post this once a quarter. The 1st step in positive parenting is a mindset change. The 2nd to me is learning yourself. What are your triggers and why? Knowing them helps you manage them. #positiveparenting #supernovamomma”
How to make framed silhouette art
Sew a curved waistband with facing for any skirt with this easy and detailed guide. Follow the steps to create a perfect waistband.
Kids can learn about the heart in this simple heart anatomy lesson that looks at the anatomy and function of this vital organ.
The Canadian provinces and Territories can be hard to remember. Here's a handy printable Canadian Provinces worksheet for school aged children.
Discover the best crafts to teach. Whatever your skill, some craft projects will be a better fit for a classroom than others. Here's how to think through your own craft skills and discover the best type of project to teach to a class.
Hi, My name’s Katie Marks, and today I want to show you how to throw a three part bubbler. You get: ✔ Instant Access to…
Pinay Homeschooler is a blog that shares homeschool and afterschool activity of kids from babies to elementary level.
The Obedience Game – Character Development Series – Shhh! It’s not really a game. Don’t tell your kids. It’s a teaching opportunity. Slap a few stickers on the name “game,” and you are good to go. If you are working on teaching obedience to kids, you have come to the right place. Is the concept of obedience...Read More
Edgar Degas' unusual angles and attention to detail is remarkable; let's learn more about this artist with some enchanting Edgar Degas art projects for kids!
Keep your LDS class learning with one of these 10 games
Learn how to turn a photo into a Silhouette for your next craft project! This tutorial includes extra steps to make a cut file for your electronic die cutting machine. Perfect for making crafts, cards or scrapbook pages!
A variety of age-appropriate chores in lists and free printables from around the blogosphere!
Family traditions can increase your sense of togetherness! Here are some ideas to get you started.
