While this isn’t something I might normally post on Lesson Plans, I just couldn’t resist the challenge that was presented to me by QVC’s Home-Savvy Hostess, Jill Bauer. I was challenged to use this Illuminated Jack-O-Lantern Pumpkin in a spooky … Read More ...
Post-It Note Sudoku
If you ask me, this is brilliant! Such a simple and fun activity for kids and even adults. Kristina, from School Time Snippets, explains how not only is this a great activity for the brain but also for the fine … Read More ...
Toilet Paper Roll Halloween Pumpkin
These cute little pumpkins are easy to make and would make great decorations for Halloween or Thanksgiving — or, better yet, use it for both. Make several and tuck them in with your carved jack-o-lanterns for Halloween and then transform … Read More ...
Button Counting and Sorting
I figured this was the perfect activity to share today because it is Count Your Buttons Day! You don’t need much time or many supplies to make this fun button game for your little ones. You might even be able … Read More ...
Letter Monster Craft For Kids
Besides being educational and adorable, this project is very timely… No, I am not talking about Halloween (although this would be a great excuse to make this crafts), I am talking about today being Monster Mash Day!
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Fairy Tale Fridge Magnets
Next time you are going to sit down with your kids and read a fairy tale, bring along some drawing supplies and have them make these adorable magnets
. They can make a set for every book you read and … Read More ...
Halloween Craft – Paper Name Skeletons
Name art might be considered a classic (I remember making one in school as a child and, as my children always jokingly remind me, I am old), but I like the Halloween twist on this one. Cindy, from My Creative … Read More ...
Itsy Bitsy Spider Finger Puppet
Laura, from Lalymom, created this adorable spider for her kids to work on their fine motor skills while they sing the Itsy Bitsy Spider song. It is also a great craft to make and use for Halloween.
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Washi Taped Toilet Paper Roll French Knitter
If you want to learn how to knit but are nervous to try, you should try your hand at french knitting. It is easy to do, especially when you make once of these simple french knitters created by Jane from … Read More ...
Animal Track Fossils
This is a great activity that is perfect for today because it is National Fossil Day! Follow along with Mary Clare Walter’s directions at her Crafts for Kiddos blog and learn how to not only make fossils but also a … Read More ...
DIY Fireman Air Tank
Whether you are looking for a fun accessories for pretend play or to add extra detail to a fireman costume, this homemade fireman air tank just might fit the bill! While it mights looks a little complicated, Heather from Crayon … Read More ...
Printing Texture
This is so simple yet so stunning! Vicki, from Art with Kids, explains how easy it is to make prints using a variety of easy-to-find items. The print pictured here was made using items she found lying around her house. … Read More ...
Halloween Candy Dispensers
If you want a unique and fun way to present treats to all of the little ghouls and goblins you know, check out these creative candy dispensers! Ariean, from One Krieger Chick, created these adorable candy holders out of a … Read More ...
Rhyming Peg Board
Allison, from No Time for Flashcards, has a son who is a new writer who could use a little work on his fine motor skills. That is the reason she came up with this fun peg board. She discovered that … Read More ...
Ghost Rockets Halloween Activity
How about combining an exciting science project with a fun Halloween craft? Visit Growing a Jeweled Rose and discover how easy it is to turn a film canister into a flying ghost rocket! When I fist found this project, I … Read More ...