There are many uses for a phonics phone in a classroom. A phonics phone
is used so a student can hear their own voice so they can more clearly hear the different sounds they are making. You can use one … Read More ...
How to Build a Simple Electromagnetic Train
Okay, so this might not look like a train, but it is a cool science project that the kids will love to make and do. The train car is actually a battery with magnets
attached to both ends and the … Read More ...
Super Hero Catch a Villain Math Game
If your kids are super hero fans, they will have fun with this game while practicing their math skills. Trisha, from Inspiration Laboratories, created this game with the help of her son. They used pipe cleaners to make their villains … Read More ...
Tissue Paper Flower Art
This art project is a great way to older kids to get creative and experiment with different colors and designs. It is also a great activity for the young kids as it gives them an opportunity to work on pinching … Read More ...
Easy Jelly Bean Bracelets
Talk about a fast and easy project for kids. Have you ever heard of hand jewelry? Use these directions shared by Melanie from Artzy Creations and you can make your own using jelly beads and stretch cording. If you think … Read More ...
Word Family Fishing Game
Ready to go fishing? Even if you don’t have anywhere close to catch fish, you can have fun right at home fishing for words. This might not initially sound like a lot of fun; but, believe me, kids will have … Read More ...
Fabric Bowls
I am always looking for a way to use up my fabric scraps so I was excited to run across this wonderful projects shared by Vicki on Art with Kids. This is not only a great way to use up … Read More ...
Cute as a Button Shamrock
If one of the things you worry about on St. Patrick’s Day is how to avoid being pinched because you don’t really have anything green in your wardrobe, you can quickly create a shamrock to wear to ward off anyone … Read More ...
St. Patrick’s Day Rainbow Handprint Craft
Does anyone ever get tired of making keepsake crafts using kids’ handprints? Even if you personally do, I can pretty well guarantee the kids’ grandparents would love to get one of these St. Patrick’s Day crafts. Not only is this … Read More ...
Lego Inspired Electric Dough
If you have ever made a potato clock, or just wanted to, you will definitely want to check out this fun science experiment described by Dayna from Lemon Lime Adventures. She happened across a video explaining how to make electric … Read More ...
7 Boy-Approved Rainbow Loom Band Projects
Sometimes it can be a challenge to find craft projects boys will be excited to try, but I think Sarah, from Frugal Fun for Boys, has come up with some great rainbow loom projects that few will be able to … Read More ...
Shrinky Dink Shamrocks
When I am trying to think of a craft to make with the kids, my thoughts rarely go to using Shrinky Dinks… It takes a project like these cute shamrocks to remind me of the possibilities this amazing craft product … Read More ...
Rag Dolls with Rubber Bands
When this project was brought to my attention I had one of those ‘Why didn’t I think of that’ (hit your hand against your forehead) moments. I have a bag of those tiny rubber bands sitting on my craft table … Read More ...
St. Patrick’s Day Story Starters
Even for kids who love to write stories, sometimes the hardest part is trying to figure out what to write about and then getting started. This bog post from The Activity Mom solves both of those problems. It is the … Read More ...
AaBbCc Spoons Busy Bag
If you are like me and save ever piece of plastic silver ware you come across, you just might have enough to make this fun alphabet activity. If you don’t have a drawer full of spoons, this is such a … Read More ...