Send your child back to school with this fun, unique, and easy-to-make gift for their teacher. Mason jar tumblers
are all the rage right now and any teacher would be thrilled to get one as a gift, especially when it … Read More ...
Sun-Dyed Kid Art Tanks
I know it is mid-August and, depending on where you live, you might be thinking summer is almost over… While you may be right, there is plenty of time left to make one of these sun-dyed shirts. This tutorial explains … Read More ...
Number Identification Life Size Math Board Game
Grab a handful of paper plates and a marker and create this game that will help reinforce and teach number skills. While Megan, from Coffee Cups and Crayons, create this game to help her preschooler practice number identification, it can … Read More ...
Encourage Imaginative Play Using Felt
Discover how you can renew your child’s interest in old toys and also spark their creativity by using felt. Besides felt, all you need to make fun play sets is a pair of scissors and your imagination. You can create … Read More ...
Back To School Tic-Tac Labels
Before you send your kids back to school, make up one or more of these personalized Tic-Tac mint packages to give to them as a nice surprise. Choose from 5 different designs that each offers their own cure for problems … Read More ...
Homemade Moon Sand
Next time the kids want to play with play dough, why don’t you mix them up a batch of this moon sand instead!? It is a nice change from ordinary clay and the kids will enjoy creating with it. This … Read More ...
Back-To-School Homework Notepads
Do you think a student would be more likely to remember to bring their homework home with them if they had a handy notepad like the one pictured here created by The Idea Room? How about if they actually got … Read More ...
How to Dye Seashells
Discover how easy it is to color sea shells and teach the kids about color theory at the same time. Make up some dye similar to how you would for coloring Easter eggs and see what happens when white sea … Read More ...
Clothespin Birds on a Branch
How adorable are these simple clothespin birds? I have a collection of clothespins in many different sizes and I think that making a family of these colorful birds is in my near future. Amanda has her birds hang out on … Read More ...
Homemade Domino Game
This game was made to be a toddler’s tot, and that does make sense because younger kids can definitely have an easier time matching pictures rather than plain dots, but I think all ages will enjoy matching the pictures also. … Read More ...
Back 2 School Survival Kit
While Tausha, from Sassy Style, shares several fun and easy back-to-school ideas in this post, I really wanted to share her back-to-school survival kit with all of you. Making one of these kits for your school-ager, especially one who has … Read More ...
Rubber Egg Experiment
I am always looking for fun ways to get the kids thinking about science. I am definitely going to add this to the list of science experiments to try very soon. Discover how to make the shell from an … Read More ...
Chalkboard Notebook
I will freely admit that for some reason I am drawn to the traditional black and white composition books when I see them at the store. I have been known to put one or two in my cart for absolutely … Read More ...
Random Acts of Service and Kindness Banner
This is such a great concept and this homemade banner is a wonderful way to keep kids motivated and wanting to do more to help others.
Hop on over and visit this Random Acts of Service and Kindness post from … Read More ...
Monster Finger Puppets
These cute little monsters won’t scare a soul! Made from scrap pieces of felt, they are sure to bring a smile to everyone’s face.
This is a great project for all ages. For younger kids, you can cut and sew … Read More ...