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 ...
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 
and … 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 ...
How to Make Colored Rice
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 ...
Summer Bucket List Bucket and Ideas
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 ...
DIY Duct Tape Hobby Horse
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 ...
Recycled Magazine Weaving
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 ...
Father’s Day Trophies
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 ...
Summer Fun with Kiwi Crate
Are you familiar with Kiwi Crate? It is something that will bring excitement to a child and relief to parents. It is something that will help pass the time and stimulate the mind. It is a box — or Crate … Read More ...
Erupting Rainbow Sidewalk Chalk Paint
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 ...
Slotted Building Discs
I found the ideas for these slotted building discs at Made by Joel and thought it was a great project to share with all of you. I love the idea of taking these along with you for a quiet activity … Read More ...
8 Transportation Month Crafts
May is National Transportation Month so why not plans some related crafts for your kids! Not only will the kids have fun making all of these crafts, you can also use them as an opportunity to teach them about different … Read More ...
DIY Bird Feeders
You don’t have to go to the store and spend a lot of money to decorate your yard and feed the birds. Sara, from Mom Endeavors, shared directions to help you make colorful bird feeders using a few simple items. … Read More ...
Handprint Flower Pot
While Tracey, from We-Made-That.com, had her kids make these to give as Mother’s Day gifts, I think they would be wonderful to make for yourself. They would certainly dress up any patio or deck. I think I will have … Read More ...
Makin’ Glue Shirts
Discover how easy it is to make your own personalized t-shirts using the tutorial shared on I’m Feelin’ Crafty. All you need to make your own is a t-shirt, some washable glue, and some fabric paint. You can even … Read More ...