This is a great DIY project for a long weekend or just when you are stuck inside because the weather is bad! It is also a great excuse to go through your drawers and get rid of old t-shirts. You … Read More ...
Interlocking Cardboard Castle
Visit this post by Merrilee on her Mer Mag blog and learn how you can create a fun play world using little more than cardboard and duct tape. Not only is this a fun project and play thing for the … Read More ...
Cool Math Art with Parabolic Curves
So, I will admit it, without the pictures provided with this tutorial posted on What Do We Do All Day, I wouldn’t have known what a parabolic curve was (you can find the definition here). Would you? The short … Read More ...
Make Your Own Ocean Zones in a Jar
It doesn’t matter if you have upcoming lesson plans that includes teaching about the ocean or it you just want to show your kids a neat science experiment, this Ocean Zones in a Jar craft will be perfect!
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Embossed Jars for Valentine’s Day
After sharing a baby food jar craft yesterday (did you see the Chinese Lanterns?), I couldn’t help but to follow up with this craft project also made with baby food jars! You can make these embossed jars to give to … Read More ...
Chinese Lantern Craft for Kids
Chinese New Year starts on February 19th. You can celebrate by making some of these Chinese Lanterns. These lanterns are created using babyfood jars, red tissue paper, and gold glitter. Why red? Red is found everywhere during Chinese New Year. … Read More ...
Bread Clay Beads and Necklace
Who says you need to buy beads to make colorful necklaces — it is fun and easy to make homemade beads. Who says you need to spend money on fancy clay to make your own clay beads? Melissa, from Mama … Read More ...
Heart Sewing for Kids
Show your kids how they can use a plastic lid or a paper plate to make this lovely heart that would make a great gift for a loved one. An adult (or older child) should cut out the heart and … Read More ...
How to Make a Crystal Snowflake
If the weather outside makes your kids curious about snowflakes and how they are formed, try this easy science experiment. To make your own crystals at home, you need a large jar, chenille stems, Borax, and some water. The water … Read More ...
Valentine’s Day Candy Heart Wreath
Now is the perfect time to make this colorful candy wreath to hand on your door. Carrie shared how she made with cute wreath with her kids on her Carrie Elle blog. They started with a 12-inch floral and craft … Read More ...
DIY Bowtie Pasta Garland
If you are looking for a fast and fancy decoration to make for your New Year’s eve party, perhaps this gold glitter garland will fit the bill. All you need to make this simple, yet stunning, room accent is some … Read More ...
Creating Colorful Icicles
When it gets to the point this winter when you are getting sick of the cold weather, try this activity with your kids and you might change your mind… At least for a day! Hop on over to Tammy’s Housing … Read More ...
Faux Stained Glass Paper Snowflakes
I think it is a safe bet to say most adult’s have, at some point in their life, cut out a paper snowflake (or several). If you have made them before, and want to teach your kids how to make … Read More ...
Sudsy Snowman Kids Craft
I am so glad I found this project when my young granddaughters were visiting because this is something I knew they would enjoy! This project is just as simple — and fun — as it looks! Glue a mouth, nose, … Read More ...
Giant Craft Stick Snowflakes
If you are looking for a great project older kids will enjoy, check out this tutorial shared by Monica on Crafty Nest. Not only will the kids have fun making these over-sized snowflakes, they will also be learning how to … Read More ...