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 ...
You Are My Sunshine Footprint Art
The weather here has just been gorgeous and we have had more than our fair share of sunshine. I found this project and thought it would be a wonderful way to bring the sunshine indoors!
Follow these directions, shared … Read More ...
Alphabet Learning with Chalk & Rocks
Sometimes the simplest ideas can be the funnest. Dyan, from And Next Comes L, came up with this idea to give her boys a project to do with sidewalk chalk. They started off by taking a walk to gather … Read More ...
7 Science lessons with free printables
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 ...
Easy Lapbooks
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 ...
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, shares … 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 ...
Make an Animal Circus Train
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 ...
Make a Reading Journal
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 ...
Tessellation Art for Kids
I find anything made using tessellations (A pattern made of identical shapes that fit together without any gaps and they do not overlap) fascinating. How about you?
Jodi, from Meaningful Mama, felt that same way so she did this … 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 ...
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 ...
Mini Photo Album
I this is the perfect time of year to share this project with all of you. This photo album can be made to give to a special lady for Mother’s Day, as a fun Father’s Day gift, or as a … 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 ...
Pretty Paper Flower Centerpiece
Believe it or not, for as stunning as these flowers look, they are easy to make and a great gift ideas for kids to make and give for Mother’s Day. The flower is simply a spiral cut piece of paper … Read More ...
