If you have a preschooler, one thing you can do with them to help them get ready to read is to team them all about rhyming words. Knowing this, Becky from This Reading Mama, created this fun rhyming word matching … Read More ...
Fingerprint Dandelion Card
This is a fun project for kids to do and it makes a fun card for them to give. They can make it for Father’s Day or to give to anyone for any occasion. You probably have all of the … Read More ...
Wild West Playdough Printables
My grandkids love playing with play dough, but sometimes they get bored quickly. I think this play set, posted on B-Inspired Mama, would really help with that dilemma. They can have a lot of fun with homemade, or store-bought, play … Read More ...
8 Outdoor Activities To Keep Your Kids Busy This Summer
Looking for some ideas to keep your kids occupied this Summer? These 8 ideas are great to keep those little hands busy and out of the house. Take a look through this list and pick a few of your favorites … Read More ...
Glue Art on Canvas
If you are looking for a wonderful art project to do with the kids, check out colorful canvas creations made by Jean, from The Artful Parent, and her daughter. They used glue and stretched canvas first and then uses watercolors … Read More ...
20 Father’s Day Cards for Kids to Make
This Father’s Day, why not let the kids make a personalized card for dad, grandpa, and any other special guy in their life. They can make a great keepsake card using fingerprints or a hand print, they can create one … Read More ...
Ice Painting for Kids
This is a wonderful art and sensory idea or lesson plan for kids of all ages, and it would be great no matter what the weather is outside. If it is hot, it can be done outside and the kids … Read More ...
Make a Watering Can from a recycled Milk Jug
I wish I would have ran across this idea before last weekend when I had 3 of my grandchildren helping me plant my garden. They were getting a little frustrated trying to carry the watering can because, as my 2-year-old … Read More ...
Bubble Wrap Stomp Art
If you are looking for a very active art activity, check out this fun painting project shared by Dayna, from Lemon Lime Adventures. You may look at this art project, which encourages kids to experiment with paint and different sizes … Read More ...
Art with Babies
If you are looking for some creative activities you can do with babies, check out these ideas posted by Joanna on her Lazy Mom’s Blog. Joanna shares three different ideas. The first is a no-mess painting activity which involves a … Read More ...
Ice Bowling with LEGO
This is a fast and fun outdoor game you can play with the kids that requires very little preparation! All you need is a bunch of LEGO Duplo blocks and some ice balls. You can easily find the ice ball … Read More ...
Recycled Outdoor Music Station
Now that the weather is beautiful – most days – you might be looking for some fun activities you can with the kids outside. I suggest you make an outdoor music station, like this one posted by Ann, from My … Read More ...
Personalized Father’s Day Tie
If you want to make an extra special gift for a new father, check out this amazing personalized tie using this tutorial posted by Jamielyn on I Heart Naptime. Who wouldn’t love to get a gift featuring a baby’s hand … Read More ...
Sandpaper Printed T-shirt
Next time you want to let the kids design their own colorful t-shirts, forget about trying messy tie-dye! Instead, grab a t-shirt, some sand paper, and a few basic craft supplies. Using these, kids can draw a special design … Read More ...
How to Build a Campfire
While building a real campfire can be fascinating — and dangerous — for kids, they can build one of these miniature campfires with no worries. All you need is on old CD (or anything sturdy and round), some small rocks, … Read More ...