Play dough is always a hit with kids of all ages. Play dough can be even more fun when it is homemade! Georgina, from Craftulate, took making play dough to a new level when she added herbs and spices to … Read More ...
DIY Mini Foosball Table
Next time your kids start complaining about being bored, pull out a shoe box, some clothespins, and a few basic craft supplies and teach them how to make this fun foosball game. Becky, from U Create, came up with this … Read More ...
Beginning Sound Paint Sticks
I love projects that give me the opportunity to recycle something I already have lying around my house — Especially if that project also ends up being educational. That project contains both of these properties. Vanessa, from Pre-K Pages, not … Read More ...
DIY Number Puzzles
If you would like to make some fun puzzles for the kids to play (and learn) with, check out these fun popsicle stick puzzles created by Julie from Make, Take, and Teach. Not only can kids match up the pictures, … Read More ...
Fizzy Sight Words
Sometimes it can be tough to keep kids interested in learning, especially when it can seem like you are doing the same thing over and over again – like practicing with sight words. Swapna, from The Practical Mom, was working … Read More ...
Plant-able Paper Earth
How about celebrating Earth Day by making a miniature Earth you can actually plant?! This project will have you recycling, making paper, and even planting a garden. Who can ask for more than that?
Steph, from Modern Parents Messy Kids, … Read More ...
Run and Count Game
Carolyn, from The Pleasantest Thing, created this game so her kids could practice letter recognition and counting; and, while it does do these two things, it does much more. You can also use this game as a great way for … Read More ...
Have Fun with Jell-Doh
Making and playing with Play dough is always a great way to entertain kids and help pass the time. Not only can it be used for fun, you can use it as part of many different lesson plans. If you … Read More ...
Edible Water Beads
I will admit that I am as fascinated with water beads
as the kids… I will also admit that they make me nervous. I am always worried that a young child might not be able to resist popping one of … Read More ...
Earth Day Helping Hands Craft
Over the years, I have come across many tutorials online that share fun and unique ways to make the planet Earth (most of which were inspired by Earth Day). This morning, when I was searching for a new idea … Read More ...
Rain Cloud in a Jar
Go dig in your cupboards to find the supplies you need to try this weather-related science experiment with the kids. All you need is a clear cup or jar, some shaving cream, food coloring, and water. Before they did this … Read More ...
Rainy Daze Activity Sticks
I think I will make some of these great rainy day activity sticks to pull out the next time April showers rolls around. Erin, from How to Nest for Less, created these adorable activity sticks. She was inspired by some … Read More ...
Giant Shape Sort
While working on shape recognition with younger kids, what do you use? Do you use workbooks, blocks, or stickers? Jenae, from I Can Teach My Child, went big with her idea for helping her kids sort shapes. She created fast … Read More ...
9 Teacher Appreciation Gifts
National Teacher Appreciation Day is coming up on May 5th. If you are trying to find a fun, but easy gift for your little one to give, then take a look at our list of 9 gift ideas. Some of … Read More ...
Kite Math Matching
With the spring weather usually comes strong winds — which are perfect for flying and making kites. Even if those kites are only going to be used for teaching math concepts. Don’t worry though, your kids will have so much … Read More ...