Given that this is a lesson plan page, I thought this homemade Abacus craft was perfect! So simple yet, great for learning. Head on over to Our Busy Homeschool for the how to and materials needed.
12 Days of Service for Kids
Homemaking Fun did a lesson with her children on the true meaning of Christmas. They made ornaments to correspond to the 12 days of Service. I love this idea as we get closer to Christmas.
Simple Photo Ornament
Make your way over to the pasta aisle… I mean Pink and Green Mama to get inspiration for this great craft! I love this idea for a classroom project or even a weekend craft for family.
More Simple Gift Ideas that Kids Can Make!
One Haute Kid has some great holiday gift ideas on her blog with links to tutorials. One of my favorite is the No Sew Holiday Apron from Martha Stewart..I love rikrak and to use it in this simple way … Read More ...
The Giving Tree…Lesson Plan Project
If the weather by you is still decent, this is a great addition to a lesson plan about The Giving Tree book by Shel Silverstein. Growing Up Creative shows what she did for her child’s class. She show’s you how … Read More ...
Decorative Festive Gumdrop Trees
Makes and Takes has an easy project for the kids…AND it involves candy..any mom’s dream right?
But these decorations are just too good to pass up. You could make a gumdrop village or forest out of these things. I love … Read More ...
Classroom Party Idea- Scarves made by Kids!
The Polka Dot Chair has a great idea for a classroom party craft that is simple and could be catered to your school’s colors!Great Idea!
Classroom Art Project
I just happened upon Mintage Home today, and I love her idea for a classroom art project. This is great to hang on any wall…
Let her show you how!
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Button Wreath
Wondering what to do with all those green buttons? Me too.
This craft uses a similar technique that children would use when learning to lace. These are so elegant…yet a child could make them! Yay!
HEad over to the Factory … Read More ...
Laced Ornament
Lacing is a such a great project for children to learn dexterity and patience. Dollar Store Crafts has a great little craft for kids using foam cutouts.
Recycled Ornament for Kids
This craft from Craft Ideas is appropriate for about 8 and up. It would be great for a lesson on recycling during the holidays as it is made from corrugated cardboard
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Visit Craft Ideas Kids Page for more Christmas … Read More ...
Another Book + Craft for Kids Lesson Plan
I REALLY love books and craft ideas together…. so here’s another one that I think is adorable! La Famille has these Reindeer to go with the book The Wild Christmas Reindeer by Jan Brett
. Just looking at her books … Read More ...
Simple Christmas Crafts for Kids
Skip to My Lou, one of my favorite blogs that I subscribe to, has posted her past Christmas crafts, and I have to say that they are perfect for children. They are quick and easy which is what we … Read More ...
Helping Hands Wreath
Family Fun as as great Helping Hands Wreath that would be great for teaching children a lesson on helping others using our hands.
The holidays are such a good time time teach your children about giving, and this wreath is … Read More ...
Nature Crafts : Leaf Rubbing makes amazing kids art!
Filth Wizardry shows how her children used leaf rubbings with crayons and food coloring to make this amazing mural. Check out her tutorial.
Check out the detail that crayons, a leaf and food coloring create! Beautiful. Perfect for a … Read More ...