The colorful feathers of this peacock are made by dotting coffee filters and bingo daubers or paint dot markers. Once the dots are on the coffee filters, they are moistened with a little water to get a watercolor design. This … Read More ...
Celebrate the Start of the Olympics
Although the Sochi Olympic games technically begin on February 6th, the opening ceremony will take place on February 7th. While most might celebrate the Olympics by watching the opening ceremony and the games themselves, why only do that when you … Read More ...
Dictionary Magnets
I have used flat marbles to make magnets
using fancy paper and even photos, but I have never made them using pages from a dictionary.
Amanda, from Crafts By Amanda, used words from the dictionary that are related to crafting, … Read More ...
Olympic Ring Collage
This is a great, Olympic-themed project to work on with a group. Cut rings out of thin cardboard, paint them the appropriate colors, and then have fun finding items to glue to each ring. Collage items can include tissue paper, … Read More ...
Lesson plan – Sound Matching Valentine Hearts
Besides being a reason to give candy and cards to your friends and sweeties, you can use Valentine’s Day as an opportunity to help kids practice letter and sound recognition. Mandi, from Moments With Mandi blog, shows how easy it … Read More ...
How to Make Glove Monsters
By the middle of winter, many households find themselves with an orphaned glove or two. Instead of throwing them away, pull out a few craft supplies and some batting or Fiberfil
and then craft some of these adorable monsters shared … Read More ...
Textured Groundhog Puppet
This project doesn’t have to made exclusively for Groundhog’s day because this puppet will brighten any day. Older kids can do it all by themselves and younger kids can do it with just a little help. This is a wonderful … Read More ...
Rocket Fueled Books & Rocket craft
If your little one is obsessed with Space (my kids are) then you are going to love this run down of the best books by BoyMamaTeacher Mama.
Being able to “teach” your kids whilst captivating their interest can take … Read More ...
Sensory Scented Slime You Can Make At Home
The photo styling is probably the best seller when it comes to this tutorial. The photos are amazing. Not sure the baby would be too impressed when it landed on it’s face but until then he/she is completely mesmerized. This … Read More ...
Kids Craft – Valentines Day Mug
It’s not too late to create something wonderful with the kids. This project could be done to a plate, mug or platter. If you’re a Teacher have the kids bring a piece of white (or light) crockery in and create … Read More ...
Disney Frozen Play Activity
Am I the only parent who has not taken their kids to see this film yet? (Frozen by Disney) I am starting to feel like I missed out on something wonderful, magical.
This play based activity is sure to … Read More ...
Edible Maths Pie YUM!
Maths in our house is one of the lessons my kids fight me on before I even get the paper and pencils out. It’s a shame because they are actually quite good at it. (Well some days). This would be … Read More ...
Winter Olympics – Printable Word Search
This Winter Olympics Printable word search is aimed at third graders but I really don’t see why younger kids can’t have a go. Olympics is a great way to motivate a little extra school work with new themes and fun … Read More ...
Winter Olympics Games For Kids
The Winter Olympics commences on February the 7th and you can get the kids excited with these activities and ideas from MakesandTakes.com.
- Lighting Ice Cream Cone Torches
- Olympic Ring Hoop Loop
- Miniature Ice Skating Rink
- Snowball Ring Toss
- Snowboard Half
Printable Lego Board Game You Can Make At Home
This Christmas I bought my first batch of Lego
. I have spent every day since then picking the darn things up off the floor. I have been desperately trying to keep each set together and desperately fighting the temptation … Read More ...