Ideas and resources
Childs Play Music shares this article on creating musical instruments with scrap metal. How perfect would these be for yard play? Not only do they resemble up-cycled or reclaimed art they are practical and imaginative. I don’t think I would … Read More ...
MamaJen, shares here magnetic pom pom tutorial with homeschooling moms. Check out her website for ideas on how to use them in your lessons. Get started with her Spelling Bingo Idea. I think these pom poms would be the … Read More ...
I am hoping all my science loving homeschooling parents/teachers can help me out. I am planning on putting together a Science style work station for my 5 year old for her birthday.
I think this will make a great present … Read More ...
If you put a bunch of tweens together and hand them this kit you are sure to invite some imaginative active play. I love the idea of this kit being hands on. Forgot spy games on computers, forget spy game … Read More ...
Fourth of July crafts are a fun and easy way to bring kids into the celebration without needing fireworks, loud noises, or complicated supplies. With a little red, white, and blue paper, paint, ribbon, glitter, and imagination, children can make … Read More ...
My craft closet is about four rooms away from the actual room we do most of our crafts in. I think this idea for the kids craft supplies we use most often is a great fix to my ‘distance’ issue. … Read More ...
This is a beautiful rendition of a Japanese flying carp that can easily be done using simple materials that produce such an amazing result. It’s hard to believe this is a kid’s craft! Head on over the Squirrelly Minds for … Read More ...
We have a water table on our back patio that would be perfect for these adorable little boats! Now mommy just has to get busy compiling all those corks:) Have some fun with your kids and make these adorable cork … Read More ...
Sometimes I just want to make a craft for my kids out of items I already have lying around the house. THIS is one of those crafts! Think about the possibilities with spoons, a little paint and some pipe cleaners… Read More ...
My kids love to make pictures out of the pre-cut styrofoam stickers. I never thought about making our own tiles out of their own painting of Styrofoam. This would make a great hand made gift for anyone! Just head over … Read More ...
Sometimes all it takes is a little creativity on the outside of a notebook to help foster a child’s love of writing and journaling on the inside. Here is a beautiful and artistic way of decorating a notebook. Head over … Read More ...
Every year, I usually post about someone’s amazing Fairy Garden. This year, I decided to post about this adorable fairy garden that even includes a fairy lamp and fairy letter stones. Creating fairy gardens and homes with your children is … Read More ...
Chalk is one of those things that every toy room should have? Why? Because it’s a tool for any age and its use is only limited by your imagination. You will need plaster of Paris
to make chalk as well … Read More ...
Vicky from Messforless shares her favorite 20 Pipe cleaner activities. Pipe cleaners 
are a great resource to have in the cupboard whether it’s for play, learning or craft. They come in all types of colors, thickness and my favorite … Read More ...
Our house has just had a run of well runny noses. Even though I would like for the kids to lay in bed and rest, it never happens. It doesn’t matter how sick my children are they still have a … Read More ...
