Melissa & Doug’s Play Money Set, was used to create this sneaky math game. Trick the kids into using their math whilst they setup a snack bar in your home. This activity has lots of room for growth … Read More ...
10 Milk Carton Crafts
This one is over on our sister site and shares ten fantastic milk carton ideas. We are trying to gather some more ideas so make sure you comment below with your unique idea.
Scrap Metal Musical Instruments
Childs Play Music shares this article on creating musical instruments with scrap metal. How perfect would these be for yard play? Not only do they resemble up-cycled or reclaimed art they are practical and imaginative. I don’t think I would … Read More ...
DIY Pretend Spy Kit
If you put a bunch of tweens together and hand them this kit you are sure to invite some imaginative active play. I love the idea of this kit being hands on. Forgot spy games on computers, forget spy game … Read More ...
Top Kids Crafts For Fourth Of July
Fourth of July crafts are a fun and easy way to bring kids into the celebration without needing fireworks, loud noises, or complicated supplies. With a little red, white, and blue paper, paint, ribbon, glitter, and imagination, children can make … Read More ...
Textured Acrylic Book Covers
Sometimes all it takes is a little creativity on the outside of a notebook to help foster a child’s love of writing and journaling on the inside. Here is a beautiful and artistic way of decorating a notebook. Head over … Read More ...
Cold and Flu Playdough
Our house has just had a run of well runny noses. Even though I would like for the kids to lay in bed and rest, it never happens. It doesn’t matter how sick my children are they still have a … Read More ...
Fourth Of July Roundup
The Fourth of July is the perfect excuse to pull out the red, white, and blue craft supplies and turn a regular summer day into something a little more festive. Whether you are planning a backyard barbecue, setting up a … Read More ...
Melted Bead Keychains
Have your kids gotten into melted beads yet? You can buy them in a big container and do so many different types of projects! I have never seen a project using them and a muffin tin, but it looks so … Read More ...
Silhouette Paper Cuttings
Here is a great lesson plan on how to use silhouette paper cuttings when teacher younger children. It encourages fine hand motor skills and cutting skills. She based her ideas on the book The Amazing Paper Cuttings of Hans Christian … Read More ...
DIY Notepads {Teacher Gift}
How adorable are these custom made notepads?!? I love the fact that you can change the drawing for each teacher! Just head over to The Vintage Umbrella for the tutorial.… Read More ...
Spring Cookie Cutter Bird Feeders
A few years back I bought a huge box of random cookie cutters. This is the perfect project to pull them all out and see what patterns would make great bird feeders! You can find the tutorial over at We … Read More ...
Coffee Filter Flowers
We’ve all seen coffee filter flowers, but I had to suggest this post because of the beautiful colors she created using a little bit of food coloring. They almost look real! Head over to Easy-Home-Made for the tutorial.… Read More ...
DIY Bubble Makers and Bubble Recipe
These bubble makers bring back so many memories. I remember making them as a kid myself! You can create lasting memories for your children if you head over to Fireflies and Mud Pies to see the instructions!… Read More ...
DIY Bottle Cap Checkerboard
Nothing says hot summer nights quite like an outdoor checkerboard game. Why not make your own and teach your kids how to play?! Grab some lemonade, start collecting your bottle caps and get to playin! Find the tutorial over at … Read More ...