Does anyone ever get tired of making keepsake crafts using kids’ handprints? Even if you personally do, I can pretty well guarantee the kids’ grandparents would love to get one of these St. Patrick’s Day crafts. Not only is this … Read More ...
Lego Inspired Electric Dough
If you have ever made a potato clock, or just wanted to, you will definitely want to check out this fun science experiment described by Dayna from Lemon Lime Adventures. She happened across a video explaining how to make electric … Read More ...
7 Boy-Approved Rainbow Loom Band Projects
Sometimes it can be a challenge to find craft projects boys will be excited to try, but I think Sarah, from Frugal Fun for Boys, has come up with some great rainbow loom projects that few will be able to … Read More ...
Shrinky Dink Shamrocks
When I am trying to think of a craft to make with the kids, my thoughts rarely go to using Shrinky Dinks… It takes a project like these cute shamrocks to remind me of the possibilities this amazing craft product … Read More ...
Don’t Feed The Raccoon
Sarah, from Stay at Home Educator, created this silly looking raccoon and game to help her preschoolers learn their teen numbers. She made the raccoon out of a pasta box and created the game cards that you can download and … Read More ...
Rag Dolls with Rubber Bands
When this project was brought to my attention I had one of those ‘Why didn’t I think of that’ (hit your hand against your forehead) moments. I have a bag of those tiny rubber bands sitting on my craft table … Read More ...
St. Patrick’s Day Story Starters
Even for kids who love to write stories, sometimes the hardest part is trying to figure out what to write about and then getting started. This bog post from The Activity Mom solves both of those problems. It is the … Read More ...
AaBbCc Spoons Busy Bag
If you are like me and save ever piece of plastic silver ware you come across, you just might have enough to make this fun alphabet activity. If you don’t have a drawer full of spoons, this is such a … Read More ...
DIY Chalkboard City Blocks
Whether you are looking for a project you can make for the little ones or you are looking for a simple woodworking project, you will definitely want to check out this DIY tutorial shared by Danyelle on Hellobee. You start … Read More ...
St. Patrick’s Day Kids Lucky Bracelet
This is a fun and easy St. Patrick’s Day craft that is not only great for kids of all ages to make for themselves, but also for them to make for others. Most kids I know love working with beads … Read More ...
How to Make Magnetic Slime
Have you ever seen anything like this magnetic slime? I haven’t! Sarah, from Frugal Fun for Boys, saw directions for making magnetic silly putty on Pinterest and thought she would try something similar. She came up with recipe using liquid … Read More ...
How to Make an Addition Machine
No magic is required to make one of these amazing addition machines. You simply need to take a stroll down the isles at your local home improvement or hardware store. That is what Laura, from Differentiation Station Creations, did when … Read More ...
Rainbow Clean Mud
Have you wanted to play in the mud? If so, check out this recipe shared by Jaime on Frog, Snails, and Puppy Dog Tails. This colorful mud is easy to make at home using toilet paper, Ivory soap, finger … Read More ...
10 Fun and Fabulous Ways to Celebrate Dr. Seuss’ Birthday
Did you know that March 2nd is the birthday of the famous and beloved author, Dr. Seuss
? Take a minute out of your day, either the day of, or leading up to, and celebrate the day with your little … Read More ...
Pancake Number Match – Lesson plans
There is no better activity than one where you can combine plain old fun with learning. This homemade game from Coffee Cups and Crayons does exactly that. To make this game, all you need is 2o circles made out of … Read More ...