Maybe I am drawn to this project because I love quilting and fabric. I also hate the idea of throwing fabric scraps, no matter how small they are, and this is a great excuse to save them to be used … Read More ...
Paint Chip Shamrocks
Please don’t think I am weird, but anytime I walk by the paint section at a store I am drawn to the paint chips. I just want to take one of each paint chip card they have. Am I alone … Read More ...
Bee Theme Number Matching Game
These adorable bees, made out of chenille stems and pom-poms, will happily help your kids practice counting; however, I think they are adorable enough to use for other uses. Perhaps make them into magnets to hang on the refrigerator?
Carissa, … Read More ...
Listen and Be Good Reward Chart
If you are looking for a way to try to get your child (or children) to cooperate, perhaps you would like to try this method shared by Cintia from My Poppet.
She did some searching online and did find … Read More ...
Papermaking With Preschoolers
My first thought when I saw this tutorial was ‘no way could a preschooler make paper’ but Heidi from Happiness Homemade has changed my mind.
Preschoolers will enjoy participating in many of the steps in this process — from shredding … Read More ...
Leprechaun Headband Craft
Such a creative way to use a styrofoam cone… By just looking at the picture, I would have never guessed that is what this miniature hat was made out of!
Why not gather together everyone you know for some St. … Read More ...
Muddy Pigs
Today is a perfect day to make this pig craft… It is National Pig Day!
Stephanie, from Twodaloo, did this sensory activity with her toddlers, but I think all ages will enjoy painting with mud. Don’t worry, it isn’t … Read More ...
Ombre Clover Pinch Proof Shirt
If you have ever found yourself digging through your closet on St. Patricks’ Day searching for something green to where but have come up empty handed, you just may want to make one of these fashionable shirts. Angie, from The … Read More ...
Make a Polar Bear
I read that today is International Polar Bear Day so why not celebrate by making a polar bear craft or two or three or four?
Handprint Polar Bear Craft
To make this polar bear you simply paint the palm or … Read More ...
Fairytale Storytelling Basket
Did you know that today is Tell a Fairy Tale Day? It is the perfect excuse to try this simple activity.
Anna, from The Imagination Tree, shares how she created a custom story basket for reading time. This basket is … Read More ...
Mini Mardi Gras Parade Float
Is there a Mardi Gras parade near you? If not, why not gather together all your friends, family, neighbors, and/or classmates to hold your own parade?
Have everyone design their own miniature floats using a shoe box or something similar. … Read More ...
Oh, The Places You’ll Go Balloon Art
I ran across this gem and had to share just in time for Dr. Seuss’ birthday!
On this page, Mrs. Winter shares some Seuss related crafts and activities she did with her class. She shares the easy projects they made … Read More ...
Leprechaun Paper Plate Craft
With St. Patrick’s Day coming soon, I figured I would start searching around for related projects. While there are many things associated with this Irish holday, leprechauns have to be at the top of the list.
Of all the leprechaun … Read More ...
Make Your Own Plastic
You are never too old to learn something new! I had no idea that you could make your own plastic using milk and vinegar, did you?
After finding the directions in a book, Sarah from Frugal Fun 4 Boys… Read More ...
Sticky Wall Rainbow
This activity, shared by Jen (from Mama.Papa.Bubba) is a great way to decorate a wall for St. Patrick’s Day or spring. Start out by drawing a rainbow and clouds on a piece of clear contact paper and hanging it … Read More ...
