You can easily create your own alphabet scavenger hunt using items you have lying around the house. Megan, from Coffee Cups and Crayons, created this set by writing the letters on colorful milk caps but you could use just about … Read More ...
STEAM Activity – DIY Rubber Band Racer
Challenge your kids to build their own version of this rubber band race car and then let them spend an afternoon hosting their own races! The first things the kids need to do is to gather together the supplies, which … Read More ...
Seashell and Beach Glass Collage
Next time go you are planning a trip to the beach, keep this project in mind and you are walking along the shore and looking for treasures. Liska, from Adventure in a Box, explains how to create a colorful collage … Read More ...
DIY Acrylic Painting Stand
If you have a budding artist and are looking for a great activity to do outdoors, check out this amazing acrylic paint stand DIY posted by Meri Cherry. Of course, it could also be used inside, but using it outside … Read More ...
Egg Carton American Flag Craft for Kids
When it comes to making American Flag crafts, it is sometimes hard to find an idea that is great for kids to do and yet unique enough to keep their interest. I think this cool egg carton American flag project, … Read More ...
Branch Weaving
I ran across this project while I was searching for crafts made using sticks and stones. While this branch weaving project isn’t quite what I had in mind, I fell in love with it as soon as a saw it. … Read More ...
Make Paper Out of Dryer Lint
Next time you have a few loads of laundry to do, perhaps you can use this project to encourage the kids to lend a helping hand! Promise them that if they help fold and put away the clothing that you … Read More ...
How to Tie-Dye
One of my favorite activities to do when I was a child was tie-dye. We did it outside so it was a perfect summer project! There are several different methods you can use so you can choose the one that … Read More ...
Frog Printable Alphabet Activities
It is important to keep kids learning over the summer, and it is even more important to make that learning fun. Frogs are a wonderful theme for summer time. For younger kids, besides learning more about frogs, how about … Read More ...
Glue and Watercolor Fruit Slice Craft
Earlier this month, I shared a Glue Art on Canvas project that was a huge hit so when I ran across this fruit slice craft, which uses similar techniques, I was excited to share it. Michelle, from Crafty Morning, shares … Read More ...
Melted Pony Bead Bangle And Ring Set
I have seen a lot of tutorials for making sun catchers by melting colorful beads, but this is the first jewelry I have seen. This bracelet and ring set were made using approximately 90 pony beads. Lay the beads out … Read More ...
Making Stamps with Plasticine
Vicki, from Art with Kids, turned a lump of clay into a fun art lesson for her class. While she created the stamp pictured here that ended up looking like Impatiens, she encouraged the children to experiment with different items … Read More ...
Make Tinker Trays
While you might look at this box and be curious, kids will look at it and be inspired. Meri Cherry found an amazing tray and filled it with small items. She started out with natural items, like stones, twigs, and … Read More ...
Lucky Crown of Clover
While this might be a great project for St. Patrick’s Day, it is a lot easier to find clovers growing outside during June than March. That is why I figured it was a great time to share it with you! … Read More ...
Unique Planters from Soda Bottles
I just sent out and bought some cute, little planters for my granddaughters and I wish I would have seen this post first! Our Peaceful Planet shares step-by-step directions for making an adorable trench planter, a slim herb planter, and … Read More ...