A little while ago, my daughters got a book out from the library that taught them how to make fairy homes. This fairy garden lesson is the perfect addition to our homes that we have out in our back yard! … Read More ...
20 Earth Day Crafts for Kids
If you’re looking for some fun and engaging crafts to celebrate Earth Day, look no further than No Time For Flashcards! As a mom, blogger, and educator, she’s dedicated to providing her children and readers with the best possible … Read More ...
How to Build a Compost Bin
This craft/project would be great to incorporate when teaching about gardening, or any other environmental lesson plan. You can find this tutorial, and make a ‘cute’ compost bin of your own over at We-Made-That.com.
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Kid Friendly Terrarium
I have never tried to make a terrarium, but these look like a great place to start. I love that each child was able to pick the little figurine that they would put inside their terrarium. The use of succulents … Read More ...
Grass Babies Kid Craft
This craft is perfect for both the parent and the kids in that when the craft is complete….the parent has wheatgrass that can now be used to give your kids something nutritious to eat! Sunni, the author and creator of … Read More ...
Daffodil Craft
I love bulb flowers…daffodils, crocuses, etc. Unfortunately, I haven’t planted any. I can encourage a love for these beautiful flowers through this craft. Thank goodness we save our cardboard tubes…. Head on over to Naturally Educational for the tutorial.… Read More ...
Bee Craft – Learning about Pollination
This bee craft is a great starting point for an entire lesson on pollination! I love the simplicity of this craft. Beyond a Garden shows you how to make them. She made one for each of her preschoolers and they … Read More ...
Box Chain Pendant and Ring
This kids craft is perfect for Earth Day in that you can use your best ‘or worst’ junk mail to make them! Why not make these cute little pendants and rings, and wear them on Earth Day to remind yourself … Read More ...
Arbor Day Art for Kids
What better way to teach your children about responsibility for our earth than creating art through eco-friendly materials and recyclables. I love the modernness of this project, definitely would look great framed in my children’s room! Head on over to … Read More ...
Plantable Paper for Earth Day
String Flowers
A while back, My Kids Make did a great Heart String Valentines Project. This is a take-off of that, and the result is adorable. Your children will love to use their own creative ability and imagination to create these … Read More ...
Soda Bottle Beads
Gwenny Penny has a great photo journal which documents a craft she and her daughter completed from a Family Fun magazine craft ( which I also must agree, has some of the best crafts out there for kids!) I love … Read More ...
Backyard Bird Feeder
I love the simplicity yet functionality of this bird feeder. Even though February was National Bird Feeding Month, I’m sure the birds won’t mind if we are a little late in giving them a little attention now. My children love … Read More ...
Toilet Paper Tube Craft- Bird Feeders
I love the streamers at the bottom of these TP Bird Feeders. You can find the tutorial over at Creative Jewish Mom.
Leaf Rubbing Tree
No Time For Flashcards is a great resource for young children’s crafts and book projects. Children should have fun going on a leaf hunt to find what leaves they want on their tree.
