Ideas and resources
Childs Play Music shares this article on creating musical instruments with scrap metal. How perfect would these be for yard play? Not only do they resemble up-cycled or reclaimed art they are practical and imaginative. I don’t think I would … Read More ...
I am hoping all my science loving homeschooling parents/teachers can help me out. I am planning on putting together a Science style work station for my 5 year old for her birthday.
I think this will make a great present … Read More ...
If you put a bunch of tweens together and hand them this kit you are sure to invite some imaginative active play. I love the idea of this kit being hands on. Forgot spy games on computers, forget spy game … Read More ...
Fourth of July crafts are a fun and easy way to bring kids into the celebration without needing fireworks, loud noises, or complicated supplies. With a little red, white, and blue paper, paint, ribbon, glitter, and imagination, children can make … Read More ...
My craft closet is about four rooms away from the actual room we do most of our crafts in. I think this idea for the kids craft supplies we use most often is a great fix to my ‘distance’ issue. … Read More ...
This is a beautiful rendition of a Japanese flying carp that can easily be done using simple materials that produce such an amazing result. It’s hard to believe this is a kid’s craft! Head on over the Squirrelly Minds for … Read More ...
We have a water table on our back patio that would be perfect for these adorable little boats! Now mommy just has to get busy compiling all those corks:) Have some fun with your kids and make these adorable cork … Read More ...
Sometimes I just want to make a craft for my kids out of items I already have lying around the house. THIS is one of those crafts! Think about the possibilities with spoons, a little paint and some pipe cleaners… Read More ...
My kids love to make pictures out of the pre-cut styrofoam stickers. I never thought about making our own tiles out of their own painting of Styrofoam. This would make a great hand made gift for anyone! Just head over … Read More ...
Sometimes all it takes is a little creativity on the outside of a notebook to help foster a child’s love of writing and journaling on the inside. Here is a beautiful and artistic way of decorating a notebook. Head over … Read More ...
Every year, I usually post about someone’s amazing Fairy Garden. This year, I decided to post about this adorable fairy garden that even includes a fairy lamp and fairy letter stones. Creating fairy gardens and homes with your children is … Read More ...
Vicky from Messforless shares her favorite 20 Pipe cleaner activities. Pipe cleaners 
are a great resource to have in the cupboard whether it’s for play, learning or craft. They come in all types of colors, thickness and my favorite … Read More ...
Our house has just had a run of well runny noses. Even though I would like for the kids to lay in bed and rest, it never happens. It doesn’t matter how sick my children are they still have a … Read More ...
The Fourth of July is the perfect excuse to pull out the red, white, and blue craft supplies and turn a regular summer day into something a little more festive. Whether you are planning a backyard barbecue, setting up a … Read More ...
Rainbows always make me feel hopeful. My children love to spot rainbows right after a light rain shower too. Here is a great way to bring a rainbow to a wall in your house, make a rainbow picture! You can … Read More ...
