This beautiful book is a true celebration of nature featuring vibrant colors and bold graphics to help children connect to trees while learning about their life cycles.
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Whether you’re looking for a creative gift idea or just a fun art project, this 8-bit pixel portrait is easy and enjoyable. It’s fun for kids, and it’s perfect for Father’s Day!
These cheap and easy DIY cardboard crafts and games are sure to get your kids excited! Make use of what you’ve got and create tons of fun crafts your kids will love.
This Craft Stick Color Toss Sorting Game teaches young children primary colors, matching & association, as well as coordination & spatial awareness. It’s the perfect craft to teach basic skills to help young learners with their development.
This rainbow color sorting game is perfect for toddlers to learn their colors and practice hand and eye coordination skills to get them ready for preschool.
There Was a Cold Lady Who Swallowed Some Snow Book Activities and Lesson Plans. Perfect way to introduce early critical thinking skills to young children, while keeping them interested in reading and arts and crafts.
It’s that time of year, when Christmas crafts are all the rage, and moms everywhere are looking for easy crafts to do with kids! I am a big fan of simple and handmade crafts that can be used in home decor. And these easy ribbon and craft stick Christmas tree ornaments are one of the …
Winter weather often puts us in the mood for crafting. Something about creating pretty things lifts us from the doldrums and allows us to feel happy in a way that the lack of sunshine doesn’t. We want that warm and cozy feeling that gives us a vibe of peace and tranquility. These mason jar lids …
My kids won’t stop asking for their own plants to take care of, so we created these simple DIY Cactus Plants as an easy kid craft. Cheap, simple and fast to make, they are so fun for little ones!
It’s back to school time again, and if you’re looking for a great teacher gift idea, you can’t go wrong with this simple and effective craft. It’s perfect to let your kids make, and it’s a great take on that old cliche of bringing your new teacher an apple. Fun fact – when my oldest …
This super simple cardboard castle is so easy to make. It’s perfect for kids, and it makes a great indoor activity for all children!
Next time you order pizza, turn your empty box into the coolest science experiment your kids have ever seen!
This fun craft is the perfect way to teach kids about recycling, ecology and taking care of animals.
Turn your phone into an old fashioned TV that is perfect for the kids!
Summer is in full swing, and we seem to have all sorts of ideas of fun things to do with the kids… that is until it actually comes time to DO it. Then we can’t seem to think of anything! But never fear! I have a two-fer for you! Two ideas in one. First up …
If you’ve been to your local Target or other big box store recently, you may have seen the huge selection of chalk “spray paint.” It’s super fun for kids, but it’s not that great, and it is gone in seconds. Similarly, you may have bought those awesome looking Bunch o Balloons, that you can hook …
If there’s one thing my boys are known for, it is their love of Minecraft. But they also have a love of crafting with mom. In fact, I spend most days having to juggle the baby while overseeing some new project or other for the kids! And while I love to bolster their creativity, I …
Indoor play is really important at times, as often the weather, illness or other issues can keep kids from being able to go outside to play. With that in mind, I always try to think of great ways to keep the kids happy when playing inside. Store-bought playsets are amazing and fun, but when you …
Buying manufactured playsets for your kids’ Hot Wheels or matchbox car collections can be a huge expense. And since kids rarely take care of their toys, it can be maddening to find missing pieces that make these expensive sets totally useless. It’s always so much easier, cheaper and more fun to make your own upcycled …
In our family, camping is HUGE. Since we have four little boys, being outdoors, communing with nature seems to be the most exciting thing they can think of. But camping isn’t always feasible for us. Whether it’s due to the weather or illness or just my own desire to sleep in a warm bed, I’ve …
Teacher Appreciation Day is upon us, and if you are looking for a last minute gift for your child to make for his or her teacher, check out this simple craft. You can use items you have around the house, but most of these can be found at your local dollar store! It’s so simple …
The tradition of the Chinese Red Money Envelope is such an interesting one. These are given out usually at family gatherings such as weddings or holidays, including Chinese New Year. The red symbolizes good luck and warding off of evil spirits. The amount of money in the envelope will usually end with an even digit, …
There are two things I know to be true about kids. Firstly, they make a ton of garbage! Secondly, no matter how many toys they have, they always want more! So when I can use some of the garbage to turn into a new toy, I consider that a HUGE win. That’s why I absolutely love …
Heart Hands Construction Paper Valentines | A lovely last minute Valentine your kids can make for someone special. Just a couple pieces of construction paper, a pencil and a marker can make a memorable and adorable Valentine’s Day card for someone they love!
It’s Groundhog Day! I don’t know about you, but for my kids, that means that they have just developed a new interest in weather patterns! My oldest son, Dexter, is seriously worried about what it means if the groundhog sees his shadow. Six more weeks of winter?? Or how about if he doesn’t see his …
I don’t know about you, but Valentine’s Day is a huge hassle in our family. It falls directly between my second son’s birthday on February 12th and my oldest son’s birthday on February 16th. Not only that, but it’s less than a month after our anniversary and only a couple of weeks after my birthday! …
Valentine’s Day is such a fun holiday for kids. They love the tradition of giving and receiving Valentine’s Day cards from friends and loved ones, and it can also be a great opportunity to be creative. This fun bumble bee Valentine is easy to create and would be a great card to include with a …