I always pass by the dollar store Christmas sock section, but this craft may cause me to pause and pick out a few. Check out this simple craft that the kids can do! You can find it over at Crafts … Read More ...
Shrinky Dink Ornaments
The kids are now officially out for the Holiday Season. What better way to fill their days than by making ornaments! I love these ornaments by eighteen25 because your child can use their creativity and make each ornament completely personal! … Read More ...
Candy Cane Mice
My daughter is in preschool, and many kids come in with the cutest little gifts right before Christmas break. I think these little candy cane mice would be the perfect ‘classmate gift’! You can find the tutorial over at The … Read More ...
Bottle Cap Reindeer
I just can’t get over how adorable the little red button nose is on these reindeer. I am heading out tomorrow first thing to get some red buttons! You can find the tutorial over at The Country Chic Cottage. … Read More ...
Secrets to a Perfect Snowflake Display
One thing is for sure, living in Florida…you don’t see snow. One way we can celebrate and learn about snow is by making paper snowflakes! Modern Parents Messy Kids shows you how to successfully display your family snowflakes!… Read More ...
Plastic Dinosaur DIY Menorah
I just love when moms think outside the box. This mom was finally driven to the edge of creativity after her children coming home with paper roll menorah’s every year. A little selfishly, I’m glad they did, because she definitely … Read More ...
Easy Christmas Ornament {Kid Craft}
Are you looking for a simple ornament that your children can make entirely on their own? Look no further than this adorable ornament using just paper, craft punches, clear plastic ornaments and ribbon. You can find the how to over … Read More ...
Create a Forest Wonderland {Kid Craft}
Sensory activities are a wonderful way of teaching your children about different topics. With the winter and holiday season upon us, why not create a winter forest wonderland! You can talk about the different types of animals you might find … Read More ...
10 Waldorf Christmas Crafts
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 ...