Here is another post from The Chocolate Muffin Tree. These bubble prints look so whimsical! I also love that she created cards out of them. They would be great for party invitations! Children love straws, but incorporating straws, paint … Read More ...
Art Project – Spaghetti ‘Worm’ Painting
Talk about a great art craft that really elevates ‘tactile’ learning and creativity. I just went to Costco and bought a bunch of spaghetti
which, I feel, are just begging to be used in an art project! The Chocolate Muffin … Read More ...
TP Roll Monsters- Book Craft
Red Ted Art is an awesome blog if you haven’t already explored it! In this post, they pair up toilet paper roll monsters with the book Two Monsters by David McKee. In fact, if you like working with TP rolls, … Read More ...
Q-Tip Painting
I often times am wondering how to occupy my children while using the same craft supplies in our craft closet…all I had to do was go into my bathroom, pull out some Q-tips, and the girls can create till their … Read More ...
Mother’s Day -Flower Pot Craft
This project is perfect for encouraging the artist in your child. The options are endless, but this picture is an amazing inspiration for your child to pick the flower of their liking. Visit DIY Kosher for the directions as well … Read More ...
Educational Homemade Toys Website Feature
Toys from Trash is an amazing website that I found through another feature that I did today, Mini-eco. She recommended this site, and I must agree, it does not disappoint! Some of the sections are split into Astronomy, Math, different … Read More ...
New e-magazine for Kids
Alphabet Glue is one of those things I stumble upon, and am instantly in love. It’s an e-magazine that is catered to children (and their grown-ups) who love to read. I can already tell that they will have great crafts … Read More ...
Peter and the Wolf Puppet Theater!
I was so excited when Sarah Jane brought this great project to my attention! She is offering to you, the free pdf of the Puppet Show Stage, which you can get right from her post. She is selling on her … Read More ...
Paint Chip Art Collage for Children
Sometimes, I have to truly fight the urge to go into the home improvement store and gather up as many of the paint chips as I can so I can do something creative with them when I get home. The … Read More ...
Sensory Tree- Eric Carle Book Craft
I am still a sucker for a great book craft, and this Eric Carle
‘s, “The Tiny Seed” sensory craft found over at GummyLump is no exception! I’m headed to the cabinet to get my lentils and dried peas now! … Read More ...
Hot Air Balloon Mobile
Sew Homegrown has a great craft that could be linked up with a book such as Curious George and the Hot Air Balloon by MArgret & H.A. Rey’s. This project turned into a mommy craft in the end, but depending … Read More ...
Cell Model Craft Project
At some point in a child’s life, they are usually asked to create some sort of cell diagram or model. Craft Jr show s a way for you to make it out of styrofoam balls, play dough and foam core … Read More ...
Book Craft- Painted Rain Boots!
My Own Road has a great book craft to go along with the book The Rainy Day by by Anna Milbourne
and Sarah Gill. Why not create your own Painted Rain boots. She chose to decorate with ladybugs, but the … Read More ...
Birds and Nest
Head on over to the Chocolate Muffin Tree for a great tutorial on how to make this bird and nest artwork with your children! I love how her children made every part of this craft. She also has a book … Read More ...
Math Craft- Color By Number
My Kids Make has a great idea for your math lesson plans. Why not create a color by number using addition, subtraction or just numbers? Head on over to see some different versions she has made.… Read More ...