Aren’t these rocks so naturally beautiful? I love the way this mama encourages her children to learn about the basics of reading and letter recognition by using rocks to spell out poems and other fun phrases. You can find her … Read More ...
Make Your Own Notebook
Summer is upon us, and children love to keep a journal of their experiences and travels. Why not let them make their own notebook to keep memories and sketches in? You can find the tutorial and information over at Art … Read More ...
Fairy House {Free Printable}
As the days grow longer, why not lure your children outdoors by setting up these beautiful fairy houses? You can get the printable over at Funlab Blog. My link is for the translated to english link.
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Kids DIY Activity Trays
As children get older, the toys they play with seem to have more pieces, get into more nooks and cranny’s, and end up all over the house. These trays are a wonderful solution to keeping your child engaged in an … Read More ...
Summer Heart Banner
Skip to My Lou is one of the first bloggers I read every morning while sipping on my first cup of coffee or tea. I love her ideas, and she always has something new to share! This month, she is … Read More ...
How to Plan a Kid’s Craft Exchange
Often times, busy mothers avoid doing crafts with their children because it can seem overwhelming or too time consuming to plan ahead. I have found a great blog post that explains to you how you and your friends can get … Read More ...
4th of July Rocket {Toilet paper roll Craft}
This TP craft is perfect for getting your child in a Patriotic Mood! They will love coloring the red, white and blue stripes on the rocket! You can find the tutorial over at TheSuburbanMom.
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Bubble ABCs {Kid Craft}
I just love any craft that will help a child visually understand something educational! This Bubble ABC craft is perfect for allowing your children to playfully learn their letters. You can find the tutorial over at Random Bits. … Read More ...
Kids Art Lesson – Nature Collages
I’ve posted about Nature Collages before, but I think they are such wonderful crafts that I will tell you about an up to date post today! I am doing this with my children tomorrow since it has a been a … Read More ...
Sandpaper Printed T-Shirts
I love doing iron-ons, but the paper can be so expensive, and you can’t get your children’s artwork on the shirt unless it’s scanned… a lot of work in my opinion. Who knew that sandpaper could solve all of my … Read More ...
Oceans and Beaches {Lesson Plan and Crafts}
I love when I can post about an entire unit of study for kids that includes a full week’s worth of activities, lessons and crafts for you! This theme is based upon oceans and beaches, and the crafts are just … Read More ...
Easy DIY Stamps with Foam
My girls are always wanting to create things that are unique to their personalities and creativity. These DIY stamps made with foam, glue and wood pieces are just the ticket for letting them express themselves! You can find the awesome … Read More ...
Small Hands Creating HOPE
mama smiles:) has put together an amazing group of bloggers who will collaborate to create book that will include crafts to encourage and give hope to patients with cancer. You will definitely want to check out some of these upcoming … Read More ...
DIY Play Dough
Isn’t it amazing how the simple things in life can be so beautiful? I love the photos in this tutorial for homemade play dough, and the colors are amazing. You can find the entire article over at Modern Parents, Messy … Read More ...
Magic Wands
I love this artistic spin on a magic wand for kids. The tutorial for this is actually a video, and you can find it at Mark Montano’s blog. {FYI Parents- this website page has a word that you may not
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