This tutorial from We Made That is lots of tactile fun for little ones. You can use this for teaching colors, teaching the science of color mixing or just simple tactile squeezy fun for the little ones.
DIY – Paintsicles
These Paintsicles are great fun for summer time. I would suggest only using them with kids who understand they are for paper and not for the mouth. Clementine Boulder shares the full tutorial on just how to make them. Her … Read More ...
DIY – Milk Jug Igloo
If you haven’t already seen these Igloos all over the internet then what igloo have you been hiding in? You will need around 450+ milk bottles so you better start drinking the good stuff.
Squidoo has some great links … Read More ...
Sensory Play – Salt Tray
This salt sensory tray is brought to you by Buggy and Buddy. This tutorial uses river rocks and a basic tray. You could increase the stimulation by adding other textures too. The best thing about this project is it’s actually … Read More ...
DIY Beach Specimen Shadow Box
This tutorial by Freepeople is perfect for arranging beach items your children may have collected during a day out or a holiday. The best thing about this kind of art work is that its filled with memories, memories that you … Read More ...
Sneaky Math Snack Bar
Melissa & Doug’s Play Money Set, was used to create this sneaky math game. Trick the kids into using their math whilst they setup a snack bar in your home. This activity has lots of room for growth … Read More ...
5 Easy Toilet Roll Activties
The colors alone catch your adult eye so imagine a child’s eye. These brightly colored top 5 activities are from Thrive360Living.com. Colors are a great way to engage a young child and the ideas are simple (affordable) and amazingly … Read More ...
Kids Activity Travel Tube
This tutorial on our sister site was created back when Chalk vinyl didn’t exist. I would suggest making this with the vinyl for more durability but if you want to keep the costs down then a place-mat and some paint … Read More ...
Kids Restaurant Ideas and Printables
Check out this wonderful Kids Restaurant blog post by Katie Heap from Live Craft Eat. The free printable menus are fun to use and encourage healthy eating whilst you play.… Read More ...
10 Milk Carton Crafts
This one is over on our sister site and shares ten fantastic milk carton ideas. We are trying to gather some more ideas so make sure you comment below with your unique idea.
Free Kids Apps From Apple
Apple store is celebrating 5 years of existence. To celebrate they are giving away some of the top rated Apps. Log in to your Apps store to check them out.
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Scrap Metal Musical Instruments
Childs Play Music shares this article on creating musical instruments with scrap metal. How perfect would these be for yard play? Not only do they resemble up-cycled or reclaimed art they are practical and imaginative. I don’t think I would … Read More ...
Homeschool Pinterest Board
With already 40 pins, our new Pinterest board “The Best Homeschool links” is growing day by day.
I have gathered all the fun stuff and all not so fun educational stuff into one place. If you have something to share … Read More ...
Homeschool Craft – Puff Ball Magnets
MamaJen, shares here magnetic pom pom tutorial with homeschooling moms. Check out her website for ideas on how to use them in your lessons. Get started with her Spelling Bingo Idea. I think these pom poms would be the … Read More ...
What do I need in a Science Kit?
I am hoping all my science loving homeschooling parents/teachers can help me out. I am planning on putting together a Science style work station for my 5 year old for her birthday.
I think this will make a great present … Read More ...