When Allison’s daughter asked her if they could make a scarecrow, she said yes and then set about to find a variety of supplies they could use. She wanted to use materials that provided her daughter a variety of different … Read More ...
Rainbow Spaghetti Wall
Check out this simple project that was created by a mom at Mosswood Connections to help her son work on fine motor skills — specifically, cutting. She noticed his cutting usually seemed jagged and messy so she tried to think … Read More ...
Pencil Control for Early Learners
These free printables will certainly have your little one wanting to practice with a pencil. Nicolette, from Powerful Mothering, offers 6 different pages you can print out for your kids. If you prefer, you can use these templates and Nicolette’s … Read More ...
Hand Print Apples in a Basket
Celebrate autumn by making one of these adorable basket full of apples. Sandy, from Moments of Motherhood, made this with her daughter and then was nice enough to explain the process so you can make one too!
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Frozen Dinosaur Eggs
I suppose this project might be a good one for the middle of summer, when the weather outside is hot and it would feel great to play with a chunk of ice, it really can be fun any time of … Read More ...
DIY Kids Coins
Kaly, from Ode to Life and Loves, created these two-sided coins for her boys to play with while learning counting, sorting, and matching. To make the container, she simply covered a cocoa can with scrapbook paper and then cut a … Read More ...
Rainbow Chickpeas
I have colored rice and noodles for craft projects and sensory play, but I have never thought of coloring dried chickpeas (also known as garbanzo beans). Dyan, from And Next Comes L, made these for her kids to play with … Read More ...
Apple Orchard Sensory Bin
If you are teaching young kids about apples, I highly suggest making them a sensory bin, like this amazing one put together by Rachel from I {heart} Craftsy Things.
She started off by pouring some dried black beans into a … Read More ...
Tissue Paper Apple
This craft project is perfect for a back-to-school project, an autumn decoration, or both! Stacey, from Glued to My Crafts explains how to make an apple using a paper plate and red tissue paper pieces. I love that it is … Read More ...
Simple Sewing for Preschoolers
Samantha, from Stir the Wonder, gets together with some blogging friends weekly to share fun activities for young children that help them build small motor skills. Is was for one of these round-ups she create this simple sewing project. I … Read More ...
Stained Glass Leaves
As the leaves on the trees outside your windows start to turn colors and fall to the ground, why not make some equally colorful leaves to hang in your windows?!? Follow the easy step-by-step directions shared by Jennifer on her … Read More ...
Five Little Monkeys Finger Puppets
If you have your own little monkeys, they will certainly enjoy making and playing with these cute monkey finger puppets that can be used when they sing the popular kid’s song “Five little monkeys jumping on the bed.
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Cupcake Liner Apple Tree Craft
As autumn approaches, I start thinking about apples. Both real apples and crafted apples. How about you?
Rachel, from I Heart Crafty Things, was teaching her toddler about apples and she came up with this craft project. She started out … Read More ...
Shapes, Counting and Colors Busy Bag
This is a fun fine motor activity that will also help young kids work on shape and color recognition and counting skills.
Nicolette, from Powerful Mothering, created this fun activity and free printable templates you can download and use. You … Read More ...
Paper Roll Apple Stamps
This is a fast and easy fall craft project that is great for kids of all ages. All that you need to make an apple picture like the one shared here is a cardboard tube — either from a toilet … Read More ...
