Looking for a way to keep preschoolers occupied and focused while moving from one activity to another? If so, you will want to check out this list of transition songs and chants shared on the Teaching Mama blog. Some of … Read More ...
Safe Mini Water Beads
I have seen many posts about using water beads for sensory play for kids and, while they are non-toxic, I sometimes wonder how good of an idea it is to use these beads with very young children who still might … Read More ...
Great List of Top Ten Must-Haves for Preschool at Home
If you are thinking about starting your own in-home preschool program, you will definitely want to check out this great list posted by Stacie at Motherhood on a Dime. Having run my own preschool program (many, many years ago) I … Read More ...
Toilet Paper Roll Fall Tree Craft Using Fruit Loops
Not only is this a fun craft to make in honor of autumn and the changing color of the leaves, you can also use it to reinforce so many other lessons for young kids. First of all, you can work … Read More ...
School Supply Organizer Caddy
Even kids who aren’t too excited about going back to school might change their tune a little bit when they see this project. You can start out with any plastic tote — look for deals at the craft store, dollar … Read More ...
Art Face
Even though this post isn’t written in English, I don’t think you need to be able to read about this art project to be able to understand it (of course, if you want to read it, you can easily translate … Read More ...
Circle Art
Looking for a fun and easy art activity? Check out this painting project shared by Cindy on Skip To My Lou. All you need is paper, paint, and a variety of round objects. Young kids will enjoy simply making the … Read More ...
Jellyfish in a Bottle
Forget about just amazing the kids with this cool project, adults will be amazed too! Besides being amazed with how this jellyfish looks, they will also be amazed at how easy it is to make. All you need to make … Read More ...
6 Lesson Helps For OCEAN Themed Lesson Plans
With Summer vacations upon us, trips to the beach or talks of doing so, have probably come up in our homes. If you have been thinking of doing a learning lesson of ocean facts for your kids, this post has … Read More ...
Egg Carton Sea Creatures
I figured I would stick to the recycled beach crafts theme I have had going on the last couple of days so here are some more adorable sea creatures you can make! The octopus and crab projects I shared were … Read More ...
Paper Plate Crab
The octopus craft I shared yesterday really got me thinking about the beach so I thought I would continue with that beach – sea shore – sea creature theme today. Not only is this a perfect project for mid-summer… Read More ...
Painting Trees through the Seasons
If you want to start a discussion about the different seasons, now is the perfect time. This nature activity, which can easily be done outside, is made using 4 twigs you can gather from your yard. Attach the twigs to … Read More ...
12 Activity Bag Book Ideas for Kids
Next time you are planning a long road trip with the kids (or any occasion where you need them to sit still for an extended period of time), check out this book create using several activity bags. Now is the … Read More ...
Make Your Own Sand Paint
During this time of year, with more trips to the beach and the kids going in and out of the house often, you might find that you end up with more sand scattered around your house than you would like. … Read More ...
Confetti Paint Recipe
If you are looking for a fun and unique painting project to do with the kids, consider introducing them to this great confetti paint create by Allison at Learn ~ Play ~ Imagine. Not only does the introduction of sequins … Read More ...