This paper bag
Turkey is the perfect kids crafts activities for your classroom or home-school setting. They are easy to make and suitable for different age groups. Older children can turn them into a puppet and create a play.
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Diwali Activities For Kids
For anyone interested in Indian Culture or Hinduism then you will know all about the Indian Festival of Lights
. Diwali (as it is known) is approaching fast so time to incorporate some activities into your lesson plans. I love … Read More ...
Oodles Of Noodles – Tactile Play
Wow! Talk about dedication – Mary cooked and colored 10 boxes of Spaghetti to create this messy tactile invitation.
Obviously you would not have to make 10 boxes to get enjoyment out of it. I also doubt it would need … Read More ...
DIY – Cardboard Number Roll
Number recognition is not just about the usual digits. Why not tech your toddler and preschooler other ways of viewing “numbers” too. I know my kids find Maths a little boring so having different methods of teaching is a great … Read More ...
Kids Craft – Halloween Rocks
These Halloween Rock Jack-o-lanterns are lots of fun and would be so adorable lining a path or doorway. You could use a glow in the dark paint for extra effect. Add them to a table for name place settings or … Read More ...
Boys & Their Toys – $1 for Hours Of Play
I am often asked how do I manage to blog and look after my almost 4-year-old. This is one of the ways. Setting up invitations for him to play. I presented him with a tray
(with a small lip edge … Read More ...
DIY – Sensory Obstacle Course For Toddlers
Sometimes the simplest ideas are the best ones. This walking obstacle course is filled with sensory objects. If you take a quick look around your house you are sure to find lot’s more ideas too. This would be a great … Read More ...
Art Lesson – Face Painting With A Difference
I love this idea from BusyBrissyMum. It is a fun interactive way to do some face painting. Use a glass door or thick plastic sheeting (available at hardware or craft stores) to create a fun (clean-able) face painting station. Watch … Read More ...
Recycled Christmas Crafts
You are probably thinking why is this crazy lady already posting about Christmas? Well if you are planning on making a Recycled Craft then you need to start sending out the requests. Some of these projects need bottles, lids and … Read More ...
Paper Bag City
Sometimes the most adorable ideas are the simplest. I love the idea of using paper bags to create a city. The kids can jump in and help out with all the painting. Use a marker pen to draw in the … Read More ...
13 Weather Crafts For Kids
This Weather Roundup gives you 13 activities for your Weather themed lesson plan. The sunshine hand print plate would have to be one of my favorite as it can be made in a group or independently.
DIY Barbie Luggage
This is so darn cute I couldn’t help but blog about it. I know in our house Barbie
is always taking road trips in her pimped out Convertible car and she NEVER takes clean underwear or a toothbrush. Maybe this … Read More ...
Dinosaur Activities
My little boy is obsessed with Dinosaurs and apart from a Diorama and a few art projects we haven’t really created anything else. I am dying to try the fossil prints and some fossil cookies for him to eat too. … Read More ...
Bath Activities – Ice cream Parlor
A bath or hot shower has always been my go to place when my world is crashing down around me. I don’t know why but I find a hot shower is my escape. It seems I have bestowed this upon … Read More ...
Classroom Birthday Activities
I love the idea of turning a child’s birthday into a day long festival. This fun idea from ohhappyday.com creates a Party Hat Station with basic craft supplies. How fun would it be if the kids get to create their … Read More ...