It’s a wonderful day for the kid crafter when they realize that you can make a Christmas tree out of a triangle.
That simple shape is easy to cut and a great way for little ones to practice their scissor … Read More ...
Paper Owls are Perfect for Fine-Motor Skill Development
I love a good craft any time, but a seasonal craft that’s also great for working on those fine-motor skills is even better.
These paper owls from krokotak are 1. super cute. 2. really easy to make. 3. a great … Read More ...
Practice Cutting and Folding with the Christmas Tree Activity
When I first saw this paper Christmas tree craft from Krokotak, I thought it would be a great project for little ones learning to cut straight lines.
The tree is made by cutting strips, but not cutting all the way … Read More ...
Paper Skeleton
Pickup Some Creativity has a great skeleton craft and all you need is paper plates and a few other items! She has a great template and tutorial you will not want to miss! Perfect for teaching your children about the … Read More ...
Free Printable Pretend Play Groceries
Pretend play is lot’s of fun for little ones and continues well in to their tweenage years. I know my 8 year old pretends she is a teenage diva most days. These free printables are easy to make, just use … Read More ...
Art Lesson – Puffy Easter Chicks
Don’t stress it’s not that hard and you don’t need a whole pile of materials. Here is what you will need.
- White shaving cream
- Elmer’s glue
- Yellow food coloring
- Orange and patterned scrapbook paper
- Googly eyes
Full tutorial and lot’s … Read More ...
Last Minute Easy Halloween Activity For The Kids
Use colored card stock or paper to create a last minute Halloween themed activity for the kids. This setup is the perfect activity for fast finishes or a rainy day activity. Make the monsters come to life by gluing them … Read More ...
Simple DIY Thanksgiving Place Mat
If you don’t think you have enough time to come up with some creative Thanksgiving table decorations, you would be mistaken! Check out these simple DIY place mats shared by Merrilee on her Mer Mag Blog. She explains how she … Read More ...
Rainbow Spaghetti Wall
Check out this simple project that was created by a mom at Mosswood Connections to help her son work on fine motor skills — specifically, cutting. She noticed his cutting usually seemed jagged and messy so she tried to think … Read More ...
A is for Apple
A is for Apple and it is also for Autumn… Coincidence? I think not because autumn is the perfect time to teach about apples, and learning about both are a great way to start an alphabet unit!
Bern, from Mom … Read More ...
Back-To-School Homework Notepads
Do you think a student would be more likely to remember to bring their homework home with them if they had a handy notepad like the one pictured here created by The Idea Room? How about if they actually got … Read More ...
Random Acts of Service and Kindness Banner
This is such a great concept and this homemade banner is a wonderful way to keep kids motivated and wanting to do more to help others.
Hop on over and visit this Random Acts of Service and Kindness post from … Read More ...
Patriotic Paper Flowers
Gather together the kids and make a variety of red, white and blue flowers that can be used as decorations, turned into fashionable barrettes or brooches, and even hostess gifts. All you need is some fun paper and whatever base … 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 ...
Playdough Activity Mats
Making play dough mats has been on my to-do list for quite awhile. Pop on over to Emma Owl and you can download six shape-themed playdough mats. Print them out and laminate them and your kids can have fun … Read More ...
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