The gals over at Sugar Aunts created these large blocks to use at a princess themed birthday party, but these would be great to make for pretend play and building fun in any home or classroom. These super-sized blocks were … Read More ...
Beginner Connect the Dots for Preschoolers
This is a great activity for any child who could use some work on handling a pen or pencil, recognizing and matching colors, or simply if they could use some work on fine motor skills. When Jamie from Hands on … Read More ...
Glowing Oil and Water Experiment
Not only does Crystal from Growing a Jeweled Rose explain how to do this fun science experiment, she shares a couple different ways you can make glowing water. Whip up a few different colors and then you can show your … Read More ...
Tape Resist Snowflakes
I am always on the look out for fun and unique painting projects for the kids, and these tape resist snowflakes fit the bill. Jessie, from Play Create Explore, helped her young children make these wonderful winter pictures using paint, … Read More ...
Pom Pom Fairy Garland
Jaime, from Raising Up Rubies, created these adorable fairies with her daughter when she was home sick one day, but you certainly don’t have to wait until someone is sick to try making these rainbow-ed cuties. All you need is … Read More ...
Fabric Alphabet
I love sewing and quilting and, over the years, have collected a lot of scrap fabric. I thought perhaps some of you might have a hefty fabric collection so I thought I would share this great project you can make … Read More ...
Get Trapped in a DIY Snow Globe
Almost a month ago, I shared a project that involved using photos to make fun snow globes using clear, plastic plates and now I am just as excited to share this similar craft. This is more of a traditional snow … Read More ...
How To Make A New Year’s Time Capsule
While New Years eve is a great day to encourage your family to create a time capsule, I like Kelli Crowe’s idea… While she initially planned on it being a New Years eve activity, it didn’t happen so instead she … Read More ...
Learning to Use Scissors with Play Dough
It seems like some of the most popular posts here are related to play dough. While most are great recipes you can use to make your own play dough, this posts gives you an idea you can use with all … Read More ...
New Year’s Wishing Wand
I love a craft that uses Con-Tact paper (don’t ask me why I just do…) so this New Year inspired wand really caught my eye. Amy, from One Artsy Mama, explains how to make a star-shaped wand that is filled … Read More ...
DIY Bowtie Pasta Garland
If you are looking for a fast and fancy decoration to make for your New Year’s eve party, perhaps this gold glitter garland will fit the bill. All you need to make this simple, yet stunning, room accent is some … Read More ...
New Year’s Eve Activity Kids Countdown Chain
If you are old enough to read this blog, you have probably – at some time or another – made a paper chain. I think it is probably one of the most common and easiest crafts for kids can do. … Read More ...
Matching Game with Textures
Once you try out this texture matching game, you may never look at all of the items in your home the same way again. It is best to prepare for this game when no one else is around, you can … Read More ...
Creating Colorful Icicles
When it gets to the point this winter when you are getting sick of the cold weather, try this activity with your kids and you might change your mind… At least for a day! Hop on over to Tammy’s Housing … Read More ...
Easy Party Poppers Tutorial
These amusing party poppers are easy to make and fun to use. They are constructed using a toilet paper roll
, colorful tissue paper, and ribbon — or, if you prefer, you can close the ends using washi tape like … Read More ...