24/7 Moms has a great reindeer hand and feet pillow. I love this idea for a great decoration throughout the Christmas season as well!
Click the Picture for Instructions.
The Gift of Giving…Cards for Elderly
One idea that is simple and can get even young children involved is the gift of giving cards to the elderly at senior homes in your area during the holidays. As I find more card ideas, I will post them.… Read More ...
Simple Popsicle Stick Snowflake & Poem
Ramblings of a Crazy Woman shows you how your kids can make a great ornament or gift. The poem really makes the craft!
Easy Christmas Tree Craft
Cathie Filian came up with a great Easy Christmas Tree Craft using yarn, tissue paper and styrofoam trees.
I think the toddlers could even help out with this one! They look so chic too!… Read More ...
Tutorial: Re-Cycled Christmas Card Craft
Crafting a Green World has a great idea for using recycled papers to make Christmas Cards.
I love that this craft is appropriate for adults OR children.
What a great craft to do together as a family!
I can’t wait … Read More ...
Make Christmas Cards with Children
This time of year is a great time to show your children how to think of others. One way of doing that is to help them make Christmas Cards.
Goody Goody Gumdrops has a great simple card you can definitely … Read More ...
Tutorial: Children’s Christmas Ornament
Wondering what to get for your children for Christmas that might actually spur their interested in learning?
Why not MAKE an ornament for them that involves their favorite book!
I love this idea from Poppies at Play. Click Here for … Read More ...
Fun Crafts & Activities on Thanksgiving Day
Thanksgiving Day can be hectic and stressful with children around, especially if you are trying to have dinner before 9pm!
Here are a few activities that your children could try to keep them busy while you are running around.
Thankful Crafts
Thanksgiving is a great time to work with our children (and ourselves) on the meaning of being Thankful.
Here are a few crafts that might help your child understand that concept.
Thankful Poem Tutorial– by Let’s Explore
(This … Read More ...
Thanksgiving Turkey Craft Time…
As the new Lesson Plan editor, I am so thankful that my posts are starting just before Thanksgiving.
Most children associate Turkeys with Thanksgiving. You can spur their interest to learn more by making some Turkey’s with them!
Here are … Read More ...
Handprint Spider
I Love small personalized decor that children can easily make. This handprint spider from the Mother Huddle fits the bill! With just your child’s hands, black ink, and googly eyes make this adorable decoration!
Quick!! Halloween is almost here!
See … Read More ...
Virtual Halloween Parade
Did you make your child a Halloween costume this year? Then join in the virtual Halloween parade that Ashley from Make It and Love It is putting together! She’s going to compile all the submissions and display them on … Read More ...
Spaghetti and Meatball Hat Craft
This is another great activity to do while reading the book Cloudy With a Chance of Meatballs
. Kids of any age can make a spaghetti and meatball hat with just some glue, a paper plate, and yarn. With some … Read More ...
Craftsman Drill Review
A couple of months ago, Craftsman contacted me to find out if I would be willing to review one of their products.
Um, yes please!
It was fabulous timing too because Zak’s drill (manufactured by another company which shall-not-be-named) had
… Read More ... It was fabulous timing too because Zak’s drill (manufactured by another company which shall-not-be-named) had
Where the Wild Things Are Week
Where the Wild Things Are
by Marcus Sendak is one of my son’s favorite books. Last year we even dressed him up as Max for Halloween! The movie based on the picture book is coming out soon, so … Read More ...