Have your kids gotten into melted beads yet? You can buy them in a big container and do so many different types of projects! I have never seen a project using them and a muffin tin, but it looks so … Read More ...
Paper Sack Puppets
Summer has arrived, and here in Florida, we are experiencing A. LOT. OF. RAIN. I am constantly looking for things to have my children do when we are stuck inside all day long. This paper sack puppet project is a … Read More ...
Making Peg Dolls
Peg Dolls can be a great way to introduce some Waldorf styled learning and enjoy some quality time with your younger children. This post is based on a book review for the book Making Peg Dolls by Margaret Bloom. It … Read More ...
How to Make a Bored Box and 85 Activites to Go Inside!
How many times have you encountered your child coming up to you while you are doing the dishes or cleaning the bathroom saying, “I’m bored” with a smug look on their face. I HAVE… all too many times. I love … Read More ...
Rock Stamps
Have a lot of rocks around? Why not use them to make stamps!?! These rocks work just as well as stamps you pay for! Head over to Thrive 360 Living for the how to!… Read More ...
Silhouette Paper Cuttings
Here is a great lesson plan on how to use silhouette paper cuttings when teacher younger children. It encourages fine hand motor skills and cutting skills. She based her ideas on the book The Amazing Paper Cuttings of Hans Christian … Read More ...
DIY Notepads {Teacher Gift}
How adorable are these custom made notepads?!? I love the fact that you can change the drawing for each teacher! Just head over to The Vintage Umbrella for the tutorial.… Read More ...
Hero Stones {Father’s Day Craft}
Here is a great craft that kids of almost any age can make for their father this year. You can find the full tutorial over Crafts by Amanda… who also happens to be our H&G Editor here at Craft … Read More ...
Homemade Weaving Loom for Kids
This would be a great project for little hands, and the possibilities are endless as to what kind of fabric an ribbons you could use! They even suggest having these at as a center activity for kids in a classroom! … Read More ...
Campfire Craft
Sometimes it’s just not possible to take the whole family camping but your kids really want that experience. Here is a simple way to bring the camping feel home. You can find the tutorial for how to make a paper … Read More ...
Bon Voyage {Lesson Plan Unit}
Looking for a way to close out the end of your school year? Here is a wonderful lesson plan unit that takes the theme ‘Bon Voyage’ and applies it to all the subjects for a memorable exit and having fun … Read More ...
First Day/Last Day Board
We all focus so much on taking a picture on the first day of school, but how fun is it to compare growth with the last day of school! You can get the idea and how to make a cute … Read More ...
Mini Magazine Download {Story Shells}
This mini magazine is a wonderful step by step instructions for instilling creativity and quality time with your children. You can sign up for the newsletter to get the free mini magazine over at Crafting Connections.
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Spring Cookie Cutter Bird Feeders
A few years back I bought a huge box of random cookie cutters. This is the perfect project to pull them all out and see what patterns would make great bird feeders! You can find the tutorial over at We … Read More ...
DIY Pattern Game for Toddlers
This is an inexpensive and fun way to make a matching and pattern game for your little ones! I love the fact that you can choose from so many different stickers to accommodate the interests of your child. Head over … Read More ...