Check out this unique painting project shared on the Emma Owl blog. Make sure you read through the post and discover what they learned as this project rolled out and check out the dimensional, finished projects. I can see using … Read More ...
Great List of Top Ten Must-Haves for Preschool at Home
If you are thinking about starting your own in-home preschool program, you will definitely want to check out this great list posted by Stacie at Motherhood on a Dime. Having run my own preschool program (many, many years ago) I … Read More ...
Free Printable Coloring Page Bookmarks
I love the look of these bookmarks, don’t you? Print them out and let your kids color them as they please. Perhaps having personalized bookmarks will encourage them to not only read, but also help them keep track of schoolwork … Read More ...
Leaf-Stenciled Canvas
I know many of us are still enjoying summer and don’t even want to think about autumn (and what follows it), but that doesn’t mean you shouldn’t start thinking about some fall decorations. This colorful autumn wall hanging is made … Read More ...
DVD Case turned Pencil Case
I love recycling projects so when I ran across this cool case to hold pencils, I just had to share! Stacy decorated an old DVD case and used cardboard and colorful paper to transform it into a cool pencil case. … Read More ...
50 Fun (non-electric) Things For Kids to Do
I think, in this day and age, most parents are looking for ways to lure their kids away from televisions, video games, computers, and other electronic devices. The main problem usually lies in the fact that it isn’t always easy … Read More ...
Art Class – Mini Macchias
A third grade class made these mini Macchias after studying Dale Chihuly’s
sculptures. While I could go into Dale Chihuly and his artwork I could never do it justice so I will just say here that he made colorful — … Read More ...
Back To School Lunch Boxes For Cool Kids
Forget the boring plastic boxes and check out this round up of amazingly fun and funky School Lunch Bags. I have to say the Unicorn bag is my favourite and I could totally rock up to the Office with that. … Read More ...
Duct Tape Pencil Case
There are so many amazing colors and designs available in duct tape these days that I am always looking for a creative excuse to buy some. I think this pencil case more than fit that bill! It is made by … Read More ...
Free Printable – Book Labels
Oh my gosh how amazingly cute are these? Forget the kids I want to labels all my notebooks with these too. There are even more free designs available on the website. I love these hand designed labels cause one thing … Read More ...
14 DIY Back-to-School Organizing Ideas
If you are looking for ways to make going back to school as smooth and easy as possible — for both you and your kids — check out these ideas. Getting and staying organized, can make everyday easier. You probably … Read More ...
Back-to-School Station
Not only do you need to get your kids ready to go back to school, you need to get your entire household ready for this time of year! I highly recommend making your own DIY homework station like this one … Read More ...
Cardboard Marble Maze
Next time the kids start complaining about being bored, grab some cardboard, straws, and a marble and encourage them to make a challenging marble maze. Tonya, from Therapy Fun Zone, helped her kids create this one by attaching the straws … Read More ...
Toilet Paper Roll Fall Tree Craft Using Fruit Loops
Not only is this a fun craft to make in honor of autumn and the changing color of the leaves, you can also use it to reinforce so many other lessons for young kids. First of all, you can work … Read More ...
School Supply Organizer Caddy
Even kids who aren’t too excited about going back to school might change their tune a little bit when they see this project. You can start out with any plastic tote — look for deals at the craft store, dollar … Read More ...