The Waldorf Method of teaching has become increasingly popular in recent years. If you are interested in Waldorf, or practicing this method with your children, The City School- A Waldorf Initiative has a great list of Waldorf Christmas crafts. Check … Read More ...
DIY Advent Calendar
I love that this calendar uses simple materials and is in the shape of a Christmas tree. You can find the tutorial for this wonderful Advent Calendar over at The Magic Onions..(which happens to be one of my favorite … Read More ...
Packing Peanut Igloo
I’ve always thought that packing peanuts could have such a better life used in a craft. THIS, my friends, is the craft that packing peanuts want to be a part of. You and your kids will have so much fun … Read More ...
DIY Snow Globes {Kid Craft}
A while ago, I saw a ‘calm down jar’ on Pinterest that involved lots of glitter and a bottle. My girls were begging me to make the calm down bottle just so they could watch the glitter fall to the … Read More ...
Make Your Own Printing Stamps
After I write this post, I am scouring my house to find materials and objects to make fun stamps! I bet I can find at least three things to make unique artistic type stamps that my kids could make Christmas … Read More ...
Handmade Treasure Map {Kid Gift}
If you read any of my posts here on the CG Lesson Plans page, you would know by now that I am a huge fan of any type of craft or handmade item that would encourage imagination and creativity in … Read More ...
Simple Puzzle Project for Little Hands
This is a great project that you can make as a gift for the holiday season, or just something to keep the kiddos busy while you cook dinner! Putting puzzles together is fun and educational for kids…head on over to … Read More ...
DIY Christmas Wrapping Paper
This simple project could be uniquely designed to fit the personalities of your family! Get inspired over at Art with Kids…although I personally love the hats!… Read More ...
Felt Christmas Tree Ornament
Donni is one of my favorite bloggers on the internet! She is so creative with her children, especially when it comes to making special crafts with them out of natural materials. This felt Christmas tree ornament was their first craft … Read More ...
Paint Color Samples Christmas Trees {Kid Craft}
Making a trip to look for paint colors? Why not browse the green section and pull a few swatches to do this awesome Christmas tree kid craft? You can find the inspiration over at Subtle Coolness.… Read More ...
10 Kid-Made Ornaments
Allison shares that her first craft was a Christmas ornament when she was 5 or 6 years old. She goes on to describe that exact ornament in detail. This just shows that crafts made as a child can have lasting … Read More ...
Shrink Plastic Letter Buttons
I have never seen Shrink Plastic used to make buttons, but I have to admit that they look adorable. What a great way to incorporate a craft to teach your kids letters, AND they can wear their art! You can … Read More ...
Turkey Paper Plate Hat
This hat is so adorable, its hard to believe its made out of a paper plate!! (Also doesn’t hurt that the little one wearing the hat is over the moon cute:) You can find the full instructions over at … Read More ...
Turkey Crafts Galore {Kid Crafts}
Looking for some fun Thanksgiving crafts to do with your kids? Here are some great Centerpiece ideas that your kids will love to make and some of them even ‘gobble’ up! How about the Lollypop turkey? Adorable!! Head over to … Read More ...
Owls {Crafts and Activities}
I don’t know what it is about the Fall season that gets us all crazy for owls! I’m looking at my kitchen table that has an owl tablecloth on it right now! The Educators’ Spin on It has some great … Read More ...