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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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
You can make your own colored rice to use in a sensory table, like Nicolette did, or you can make it to use in other projects. You won’t believe how easy it is to make these brightly colored grains. Just … Read More ...
For many people in the US, Memorial weekend marks the unofficial start of summer. Why not make a list of things you want to do before the end of summer?
Jill, from A Mom with a Lesson Plan, … Read More ...
Discover how you can show your kids create their own hobby horses using the most unlikely of materials. All you need is 3 empty spaghetti boxes, some colorful duct tape, a dowel and these directions shared by Meri. These are … Read More ...
I know my family will be doing some fishing this weekend so I thought I would share a fun and simple fish craft… Just for the fun of it! We will make these fish after we are done fishing for … Read More ...
Today is World Turtle Day. Why not celebrate turtles by making your own crafty turtle craft project? You can use a variety of household and craft items to make a collection of fun and unique turtles for yourself and everyone … Read More ...
Teach kids how easy it can be to make frame-worthy pieces of art using little more than a plain piece of construction paper and some pages cut from magazines. For older kids, and even adults, they can cut different kinds … Read More ...
While it may be obvious that this game would be great helping kids learn about colors and making patterns, it can also be used to practice counting. Beyond that, Amy, from The Connection We Share, discovered it was a great … Read More ...
What dad wouldn’t love to receive a personalized trophy for Father’s Day?!?
This Father’s Day project, shared on the smART Class blog, not only gives kids a chance to show their dads how much they care but also gives them … Read More ...
Today is Circus Day — the anniversary of Ringling Brother’s first circus which opened in 1884 in Baraboo, Wisconsin. This circus train craft, made by Merrilee and her kids, is a perfect project for today!
All you need to make … Read More ...
If you are looking for a way to make reading more fun for your kids, check out this idea shared by Kaley on Less Than Perfect Parent. She made a reading journal with her daughter so they could keep … Read More ...
You have maybe made your own sidewalk chalk or sidewalk chalk paint before, but have you ever been able to make yours erupt?
Allison, from Learn ~ Play ~ Imagine, came up with this idea for her boys one … Read More ...
