Nothing is quite as inspiring as a new box of crayons… Discover how Jill, from A Mom With a Lesson Plan, used a new box of crayons to encourage her kids to write their own stories.
She started out … Read More ...
Race Car Math
No little boy or little girl will be able to resist this fun game that will help them learn and practice math skills. Sarah, from Frugal Fun for Boys, had her boys choose 20 Hot Wheel cars and she … 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 ...
Wind-Up Paper Butterflies
This craft caught my eye because it is very timely, at least where I live. Now that we have some flowers blooming and nice weather, we have started seeing a variety of colorful butterflies. These colorful butterflies make me want … Read More ...
Make Animal Tracks
You do not need to be planning a trip to a sandy beach to try out this fun activity. It can just as easily be done in a sandbox or at a playground that has sand. Follow along with Arianne’s … Read More ...
Father’s Day Candy Bar Poster to Print
Have you ever seen one of these candy bar poster gifts? Kristyn, from Lil’ Luna, wanted to help her kids make one for a Father’s Day gift but didn’t look forward to the prospect of writing it all out … Read More ...
Kandinsky Art Citric Fizz – Art Class
This activity is a fun way to combine an art history lesson and a science experiment. Brigette, from Life Lesson Plans, taught her kids about Wassily Kandinsky and chemical reactions at the same time. Many of us have done experiments … Read More ...
You Are My Sunshine Footprint Art
The weather here has just been gorgeous and we have had more than our fair share of sunshine. I found this project and thought it would be a wonderful way to bring the sunshine indoors!
Follow these directions, shared … Read More ...
Alphabet Learning with Chalk & Rocks
Sometimes the simplest ideas can be the funnest. Dyan, from And Next Comes L, came up with this idea to give her boys a project to do with sidewalk chalk. They started off by taking a walk to gather … Read More ...
Build a Simple Shadow Puppet Theater
The next time the kids start saying they are bored, why not show them how to make a simple shadow puppet theater. All you need is a box you can cut the bottom out of, some packing tape, and … Read More ...
Pony Bead Suncatcher
Kids, both young and old, will have a blast making suncatchers that are perfect for adding some color to a window or to give as a gift. These suncatchers are made by placing pony beads
in metal cookie cutters 
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7 Science lessons with free printables
Budding scientists will love learning about the world around them with these 7 great science lessons, complete with free printables. Kids will enjoy learning about the basics of the scientific method, the life cycles of plants and insects, simple machines … Read More ...
Recycled Art Work Daddy Sign
Help a child make a special sign to give to dad on Father’s Day or any time of the year. Sharilyn started out by printing the word Daddy on a heavy piece of paper. After she cut out the letters … Read More ...
How To Make Rainbow Batik With Kids
If you’re looking for a rainy-day craft that’s messy in the best way and guaranteed to brighten your home, rainbow batik is the perfect project. This simple DIY batik technique uses supplies you already have around the house and gives … Read More ...
Easy Lapbooks
Lapbooks are a great way to encourage kids to explore more about and have fun with different themes. These themes can be something more general, like the Mammel Lapbook Printables offered by Kirsten, or they can focus on a specific … Read More ...