Nothing is quite as inspiring as a new box of crayons… Discover how Jill, from A Mom With a Lesson Plan, used a new box of crayons to encourage her kids to write their own stories.
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Race Car Math
No little boy or little girl will be able to resist this fun game that will help them learn and practice math skills. Sarah, from Frugal Fun for Boys, had her boys choose 20 Hot Wheel cars and she … Read More ...
Wind-Up Paper Butterflies
This craft caught my eye because it is very timely, at least where I live. Now that we have some flowers blooming and nice weather, we have started seeing a variety of colorful butterflies. These colorful butterflies make me want … Read More ...
Make Animal Tracks
You do not need to be planning a trip to a sandy beach to try out this fun activity. It can just as easily be done in a sandbox or at a playground that has sand. Follow along with Arianne’s … Read More ...
Kandinsky Art Citric Fizz – Art Class
This activity is a fun way to combine an art history lesson and a science experiment. Brigette, from Life Lesson Plans, taught her kids about Wassily Kandinsky and chemical reactions at the same time. Many of us have done experiments … Read More ...
You Are My Sunshine Footprint Art
The weather here has just been gorgeous and we have had more than our fair share of sunshine. I found this project and thought it would be a wonderful way to bring the sunshine indoors!
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Alphabet Learning with Chalk & Rocks
Sometimes the simplest ideas can be the funnest. Dyan, from And Next Comes L, came up with this idea to give her boys a project to do with sidewalk chalk. They started off by taking a walk to gather … Read More ...
7 Science lessons with free printables
Budding scientists will love learning about the world around them with these 7 great science lessons, complete with free printables. Kids will enjoy learning about the basics of the scientific method, the life cycles of plants and insects, simple machines … Read More ...
How To Make Rainbow Batik With Kids
If you’re looking for a rainy-day craft that’s messy in the best way and guaranteed to brighten your home, rainbow batik is the perfect project. This simple DIY batik technique uses supplies you already have around the house and gives … Read More ...
Easy Lapbooks
Lapbooks are a great way to encourage kids to explore more about and have fun with different themes. These themes can be something more general, like the Mammel Lapbook Printables offered by Kirsten, or they can focus on a specific … Read More ...
Summer Bucket List Bucket and Ideas
For many people in the US, Memorial weekend marks the unofficial start of summer. Why not make a list of things you want to do before the end of summer?
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Recycled Magazine Weaving
Teach kids how easy it can be to make frame-worthy pieces of art using little more than a plain piece of construction paper and some pages cut from magazines. For older kids, and even adults, they can cut different kinds … Read More ...
Make an Animal Circus Train
Today is Circus Day — the anniversary of Ringling Brother’s first circus which opened in 1884 in Baraboo, Wisconsin. This circus train craft, made by Merrilee and her kids, is a perfect project for today!
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Summer Fun with Kiwi Crate
Are you familiar with Kiwi Crate? It is something that will bring excitement to a child and relief to parents. It is something that will help pass the time and stimulate the mind. It is a box — or Crate … Read More ...
Make a Reading Journal
If you are looking for a way to make reading more fun for your kids, check out this idea shared by Kaley on Less Than Perfect Parent. She made a reading journal with her daughter so they could keep … Read More ...