In my house we have always relied on craft projects to get us through the summer (or any other time, let’s be honest). My daughter is 13 now and the projects have changed from making rainbow loom bracelets and perler … Read More ...
Outdoor Activities for Summer Fun
I wrote a few weeks ago about water play activities for kids, which is one great way to get them outside and playing even when it’s hot. But I thought it would be fun to share some other outdoor … Read More ...
Weaving Projects to Make With Kids
I’ve been thinking a lot lately about the time I did a fiber arts summer camp at my daughter’s school. It was so much fun exposing kids to knitting, crochet, cross stitch, weaving and other fun things to do with … Read More ...
Easy Ideas for Water Play with Kids
I never thought I would say this, but I kind of miss the days when my daughter was younger. Yes, it was a lot to keep her entertained through all those long summer days, but it was also fun coming … Read More ...
Stick Raft Building STEM Activity
It’s always good when it’s hot outside to add a little water play to your activities.
If your kids like to collect sticks, this idea from Kids Craft Room will be super simple to set up. Kids can design and … Read More ...
Summer Escape Room for Kids
It’s almost the end of summer where I live, but there’s still time to squeeze in a bit of fun (and hey, we’ve still got weekends with kids who need to be entertained, right?).
This escape room plan from Teaching … Read More ...
DIY Space Camp for Kids
If our post full of space activities for kids the other day wasn’t enough for you, check out the great ideas in this DIY space camp for kids from Science Sparks.
This one has your whole day covered, from a … Read More ...
Make a Jump Rope for Summer Fun
This is a fun upcyling project if you have a lot of plastic straws in your house. I used to buy packs of straws from the dollar store and we would use them with playdough and other sensory and art … Read More ...
Nature Resist Tie Dye Shirts
Projects that involve natural materials are great to do any time of year, but they’re especially fun if you’re looking for summer camp crafts or things to do with kids while they are home for the summer.
These nature resist … Read More ...
Host Your Own Olympic Games
Whether you’re into watching the Olympic Games or not, this is a fun time to put on your own games, whether as a family or in the classroom.
The Chaos and the Clutter has ideas for a fun backyard Olympics, … Read More ...
Activities for Martin Luther King Jr. Day
King Day is typically a time of service and reflection on what each of us can do to help make our communities better places, as well as discussions of racial equity and how our nation still falls short of … Read More ...
Make an Upcycled Camp Lantern from a Plastic Jar
I feel like we are all going to be doing a lot of summer camp crafts at home this year since the kids are going to be home a lot more and probably not going away to camp.
This upcycled … Read More ...
DIY Clay Bird House – Saving one little bird at a time
I love this mud style bird house made from Air drying clay. This would be a great Earth day or nature day project for kids. I know my daughter would love to make these any day of the year. Perfect … Read More ...
Build Your Kids Toys Out Of Old Boxes Cause Let’s Face It They Don’t Give A Sh#*
This article by Scary Mommy is really honest. It’s true kids will play with whatever you allow them to play with. Boxes are fun to create with. My only complaint would be making something so great with such detail and … Read More ...
STEM Activity – Qixel Robots
Design these robots using Qixels. Qixels are like beado’s but aimed at boys and are square in shape. I prefer Qixels over Beados as they sit on the templates so much easier.
Qixels Fuse Blaster on Amazon… Read More ...