Samantha, from Stir the Wonder, gets together with some blogging friends weekly to share fun activities for young children that help them build small motor skills. Is was for one of these round-ups she create this simple sewing project. I … Read More ...
My Place in the World – Art Project
This is a wonderful project you can use to help teach kids a little bit about geography. You start off with a paper plate. Next, you cut out a circle that is about an inch smaller than the paper … Read More ...
Make Your Own Laptop for Kids
Sorry to disappoint if you thought you would find directions for making a real laptop for your kids… This creative laptop is made of felt
Danielle, from Busy Mom’s Helper, came up with this fun idea. She made them as … Read More ...
Stained Glass Leaves
As the leaves on the trees outside your windows start to turn colors and fall to the ground, why not make some equally colorful leaves to hang in your windows?!? Follow the easy step-by-step directions shared by Jennifer on her … Read More ...
Teach Children About Respect With A Fairy Tale and Clay Gems
Dora, from Blue Fish on a Bike, was looking for a way to teach her children about respect. When she was trying to come up with a creative way to do this and remembered an old fairy tale about a … Read More ...
Kid’s Puffer Fish Craft
It is always fun to find new ways to do more traditional crafts, like painting. Hop on over to the Crafty Mornings blog and see how Michelle had some fun painting with a fork. She created this puffer fish using … Read More ...
Easy Pencil Craft Idea for Back-to-School
I have run across plenty of fun and unique DIY pencil cases lately, several of them have even been made out of duct tape; however, this one was unique enough that it caught my eye. Pauline, from Club Chica Circle, … Read More ...
Cupcake Liner Apple Tree Craft
As autumn approaches, I start thinking about apples. Both real apples and crafted apples. How about you?
Rachel, from I Heart Crafty Things, was teaching her toddler about apples and she came up with this craft project. She started out … Read More ...
DIY Bubble Wand
For many of us, as August dwindles to a close, we are no longer thinking about summer fun. It is a shame though because there is still plenty of warm weather to be enjoyed!
Next time you are looking for … Read More ...
Monster Bookmark Craft
If you ask me, making a bookmark is a brilliant way to use a metal hair clip. Even if you don’t already have some lying around, they are inexpensive and easy to find. Amanda, from Crafts by Amanda, designed these … Read More ...
DIY Buzzing Mosquito Craft
While you might not like real mosquitoes, you can enjoy making your own pretend mosquito that really buzzes. The trick to making this little critter buzz is a simple drinking straw!
Dusty, from To the Moon and Back, came up … Read More ...
Paper Roll Apple Stamps
This is a fast and easy fall craft project that is great for kids of all ages. All that you need to make an apple picture like the one shared here is a cardboard tube — either from a toilet … Read More ...
Encourage Imaginative Play Using Felt
Discover how you can renew your child’s interest in old toys and also spark their creativity by using felt. Besides felt, all you need to make fun play sets is a pair of scissors and your imagination. You can create … Read More ...
Homemade Moon Sand
Next time the kids want to play with play dough, why don’t you mix them up a batch of this moon sand instead!? It is a nice change from ordinary clay and the kids will enjoy creating with it. This … Read More ...
Chalkboard Notebook
I will freely admit that for some reason I am drawn to the traditional black and white composition books when I see them at the store. I have been known to put one or two in my cart for absolutely … Read More ...