Try these fun and educational activities for kids. Make a volcano, a tornado, glitter jars (like snow globes), giant bubbles, dry ice bubbles, and more.
Rocking crafts: You can make a fun rocking man with five pieces of paper. It's so fun and the kids love it! #parentchildcrafts #handmadediy #handmadefoldingpaper #kindergartencrafts #creativecrafts...
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To be an unforgettable grandparent, you need to do memorable things with your grandchildren. Here are 19 unforgettable activities to do with grandchildren. These are grandparent tested and grandchild approved!
Christian astronomy is fun to teach in your Montessori inspired homeschool! Here are lots of great crafts, activities, and printables for your kids.
Sleepovers at grandma’s house can be the best times of your kid’s lives but they can also cause anxiety for all if you’re not prepared. So how do you have successful sleepovers at Grandma’s? In this post, I’ll give you 10 simple tips to help make sure the time spent will be wonderful for both […]
Every Christmas when I was a little girl Grandma Mast used to make marshmallow buggies for all the grandchildren. I used to think it was s...
Explore chromatography using coffee filters and markers and turn your results into a colorful bouquet of flowers! Such a fun combo of art and science!
Your new readers will love making their own Magic Wand Reading Pointers that they can use to keep their place while reading. It's an easy way to make reading magical.
Today I'm going to show you how to make pinwheels - they are so pretty and they really spin! These are a simple, summertime craft project you can make with household materials. Since I wanted to make these for my kids, I really needed to find a way to make sure the pinwheel wouldn't break apart and send pieces flying everywhere! This method works beautifully! I had posted another pinwheel project before, but I just wasn't happy with the results. You can check out my other paper pinwheels tutorial here, but keep in mind that I much prefer this new
These super-fun Craft Stick Exploding Boomerangs can be easily made with just 4 craft sticks in about 10 seconds or less. They "explode" on contact!
Create a story basket full of storytelling props to retell favourite fairy tales together in a playful way! So easy to set up with items from around the house and beneficial for so many strands of early literacy development. As part of our on-going Playful Storytelling series, co-hosted with the gorgeous blog, One Perfect Day,...Read More »
I had the privilege of teaching preschool for several children out of my home, many of them for multiple years. The only thing I didn’t like was saying good by. It’s sad when they grow up and move on because it’s like they were apart of the family. It also makes you feel old too 🙂 The great thing […]
We were sent Hirameki by artists Peng + Hu from Thames & Hudson to review and I could immediately see how it would appeal to the twins, age 6. Hirameki means 'brainwave' or 'flash of inspiration' in Japanese, and this book is full of pages of splodges and splashes of colour that you're encouraged to
Try these simple paper tricks that seem like magic! All you need is a little paper, tape and scissors to wow your friends and family.
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Today we are posting a craft idea for dance and play that has been inspired by a little boy fighting a big battle that no child should EVER have to go through. Finlay is his name and you can read more about him at the end of the post. The dancing ribbons we have made in his honour are very quick and easy – you can literally put one together in less than five
Grab some pipe cleaners and googly eyes and make 9 adorable pipe cleaner animals! This is a fun craft for kids. Perfect for a rainy day!
Make the most adorable little dolls out of craft sticks, yarn and a few buttons. They're SO cute, and the process is seriously addictive! Kids LOVE them!
Help your child realize their dreams! Tips for how to make vision boards for kids. Easy tips and tricks for making vision boards together.
Good morning, everyone. I hope all is well with you! The smocking on this bishop is complete. The smocking plate is from the Spring 2006 issue of Sew Beautiful. I can’t say I had enjoyed th…
We had such a lovely family outing where we made boats from scrap wood and took them down to the river to float them. It was such a simple and sweet activity for us. To make one yourself: 1) fin
Craft project: How to make a Chinese lantern from one sheet of paper. This is a very simple craft that's terrific for groups. Make colorful lanterns to brighten up any party.
Like all fun camps my Grandma Summer Camp includes physical activities, games, crafts, field trips and adventure. It is all budget friendly!
A little over a month ago I shared a tutorial over at U Create with kids on how to make a kite from a garbage bag. It is so quick and easy to make your own kite, all you need is a few materials and…
I'm having the greatest time getting inspired & looking through my collection (& some borrowed from the library) of vintage kiddie crafty b...
It's art, it's math and it's a fine motor work out but it's also SUPER COOL! Make your own name snowflakes is a great STEAM challenge for school age kids.
If you are looking for a simple toy that you and your little one can make together, you will love learning how to make Yarn Dolls. These easy, frugal little toys might just become the next favorite.
21 fun summer boredom busters to keep your kids entertained this summer
How to Make Fire Under Water !!? (DIY): Making Fire Under Water Seems To Be Impossible But With Sparklers Its No Longer Impossible . It Sounds Crazy But Its True You Can Make Fire Under Water At Home . Try It , Its A Very Cool Experiment.
The ALSC's initiative called Talk, Read, Sing, Play is a great recipe for things to do with grandkids. Make the most of limited time with your grandkids!
50 Art Techniques for Little Kids is the part of the successful “50 Crafts” series of books from the author of Craftulate! The following post contains affiliate links, which means that at no extra cost to you I can make a tiny bit of money to help support this blog. Thank you! 50 Art Techniques for Little Kids features many fantastic creative art projects that young children will love! There are art techniques that feature paint, chalk, crayons, marker pens and collaging. Try making art from frozen paint, or how about some homemade sensory spice paint? How about adding baby oil to
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Peg dolls are a timeless and classic toy. They are beautiful and unique and children appreciate that. They know that peg dolls are special because they are one of a kind. In this article I
These super-fun Craft Stick Exploding Boomerangs can be easily made with just 4 craft sticks in about 10 seconds or less. They "explode" on contact!
How to make a corn dolly craft, a traditional English craft and prefect craft for a harvest festival or samhain craft
Deborah Beau from Kickcan & Conkers shares a collection of unusually cool French goods for the home.
Let's explore air pressure with kids with these fun and easy science experiments that work for kids of all ages, even toddlers and preschoolers. Here are
