Halloween is right around the corner, and what could be a more fun theme for your fall lesson plans? There are so many different ways to work Halloween into virtually every subject – pumpkins are perfect for science and nature … Read More ...
Cardboard Tube Ghoul Family
Start saving your cardboard tubes (toilet paper and paper towel rolls) right now! That way, the next time you are in the mood to be creative, you can make some of these cool ghouls.
Amanda, from Crafts by Amanda, created … Read More ...
Halloween Pumpkin-Cano Sensory Science Activity

Now is the perfect time to try this easy science experiment. Pumpkins are actually starting to show up at some of the stores I go to. Have you seen any yet?
Check out these Sensory bin supplies we found on … Read More ...
Monster Bookmark Craft

If you ask me, making a bookmark is a brilliant way to use a metal hair clip. Even if you don’t already have some lying around, they are inexpensive and easy to find. Amanda, from Crafts by Amanda, designed these … Read More ...
Mason Jar Tumbler Teacher’s Gifts

Send your child back to school with this fun, unique, and easy-to-make gift for their teacher. Mason jar tumblers are all the rage right now and any teacher would be thrilled to get one as a gift, especially when it … Read More ...
Back 2 School Survival Kit

While Tausha, from Sassy Style, shares several fun and easy back-to-school ideas in this post, I really wanted to share her back-to-school survival kit with all of you. Making one of these kits for your school-ager, especially one who has … Read More ...
Recycled Robot Christmas Ornaments

This is such an adorable Christmas in July project I just had to share it! The body of the robot is made using a styrofoam cube and ball and the rest if made using items you probably have lying around … Read More ...
Popsicle Stick Stars
Patriotic Paper Flowers

Gather together the kids and make a variety of red, white and blue flowers that can be used as decorations, turned into fashionable barrettes or brooches, and even hostess gifts. All you need is some fun paper and whatever base … Read More ...
Salad Spinner Fireworks

Learn how to make this fast and easy fireworks picture that can be used as a wonderful 4th of July decoration. Heidi, from Happiness is Homemade, had her son use a salad spinner to make the red, white, and … Read More ...
Paper Roll and Handprint Bald Eagle Craft

This cute bald eagle is made with little more than a cardboard tube and paper. You simply draw a simple beak and feet and then trace around your child’s hands. Have them paint it all, including the cardboard tube and … Read More ...
Kids Craft – Crepe Paper Flag Craft

Start planning for 4th of July now by making a large flag just like this one shared by Jodi from Meaningful Mama. Hang it up in honor of Flag Day (June 14th) and leave it in place until Independence Day. … Read More ...
Easy Patriotic 4th of July Wreath
Can you tell by looking at this wreath that it is made from red, white, and blue bandanas? The bandanas were cut into 2-inch squares and a skewer is used to press the center of the squares into a … Read More ...
DIY Pencil Flower Bouquet

These little flowers are sweet and simple — and perfect to give to your favorite teacher in honor of National Teacher Appreciation Day on May 6th.
You might not be able to tell by this picture, but the flowers’ stems … Read More ...
Handprints Around the World

This is a fun handprint craft you can make for Earth Day. To make the picture, you simply paint your kid’s palm and fingers and have the press it onto paper or even a stretched canvas. Add the extra … Read More ...



