I am often asked how do I manage to blog and look after my almost 4-year-old. This is one of the ways. Setting up invitations for him to play. I presented him with a tray
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DIY – Sensory Obstacle Course For Toddlers
Sometimes the simplest ideas are the best ones. This walking obstacle course is filled with sensory objects. If you take a quick look around your house you are sure to find lot’s more ideas too. This would be a great … Read More ...
DIY Princess Putty
Even little Princess’s want to get their hands dirty, but just with a little extra glitter
. DIY Glitter Putty. These would make great Party Favors or Christmas gifts too.
30 Popsicle Stick Projects
buggyandbuddy.com share over 30 projects in their Popsicle stick round-up. If you some more ideas then add the links below in the comments. Popsicle sticks are a great addition to a young crafters box. They can be used for so … Read More ...
Nature Crafts
All these fun Nature crafts come from our sister site Craftbits.com.
Painted Rocks –
Rose Petal notebook –
Texture Tree –
Twig Canvas
Seashell Wind-chime
Moss Picture Frame
Check out more fall fun with these roundups:
DIY – Bamboo Pan Flutes
If you are lucky enough ( like Squigglemum.coms) to have Bamboo growing in your backyard then you can make these flutes with the minimal of ease. What better way to teach the kids about instrument making than creating something … Read More ...
Art Lesson – Face Painting With A Difference
I love this idea from BusyBrissyMum. It is a fun interactive way to do some face painting. Use a glass door or thick plastic sheeting (available at hardware or craft stores) to create a fun (clean-able) face painting station. Watch … Read More ...
Make An Abacus
This adorable little Abacus is from the Education.com website and very cute. Can an Abacus be cute? It’s simple to make and actually works. The kids can have fun creating it, then using it. It is also a perfect addition … Read More ...
Recycled Christmas Crafts
You are probably thinking why is this crazy lady already posting about Christmas? Well if you are planning on making a Recycled Craft then you need to start sending out the requests. Some of these projects need bottles, lids and … Read More ...
Paper Bag City
Sometimes the most adorable ideas are the simplest. I love the idea of using paper bags to create a city. The kids can jump in and help out with all the painting. Use a marker pen to draw in the … Read More ...
Pretend Play – Campfire
I can not count the amount of times my children have pretended to sit around a campfire. Sometimes the cook, other times the make smores and tell stories. Yet we have NEVER actually sat around a real campfire (Local open … Read More ...
13 Weather Crafts For Kids
This Weather Roundup gives you 13 activities for your Weather themed lesson plan. The sunshine hand print plate would have to be one of my favorite as it can be made in a group or independently.
Writing – MatchBook Mini Books
This article by imaginationsoup.net shows you how to create Mini books.Mini books are a fun way to entice your young writer into writing. My daughter loves writing, she writes songs, stories and even makes her own information books about various … Read More ...
Math Manipulatives
Sometimes the best way to learn is not to teach but to play. Thanks to theunlikelyhomeschool.com here are 5 fun ideas for Math activities.
Looking for more resources? Check out these board games for learning Math and Multiplication
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A Touch Of France With FrenchBazaar.com.au
My Children and I had the enjoyment of reviewing this 3D coloring box from FrenchBazaar.com.au $24.95. You color each scene and stack them into the holder to create a dimensional set like an old-fashioned playhouse. Even though it was basically … Read More ...