How Stuff Works has a bunch of different crafts teens can do with wood, including a Marionette Pupper or a Toothpick Shark! Perfect for a weekend with dad out in the garage, or even just working with toothpicks! Parental supervision … Read More ...
Twirled Paper Octopus and Angel Fish
Craftzine has a PDF to show you how to create these amazing creatures plus how to learn the art of twirled paper.
They also suggest using old newspaper or even junk mail which is a great upcycled craft for your … Read More ...
Nativity Silhouette
Check out That Artist Woman’s tutorial to teach your children how to do a silhouette painting using the Nativity Scene.
Tutorial: Re-Cycled Christmas Card Craft
Crafting a Green World has a great idea for using recycled papers to make Christmas Cards.
I love that this craft is appropriate for adults OR children.
What a great craft to do together as a family!
I can’t wait … Read More ...
Make Christmas Cards with Children
This time of year is a great time to show your children how to think of others. One way of doing that is to help them make Christmas Cards.
Goody Goody Gumdrops has a great simple card you can definitely … Read More ...
Holiday Travel Craft
Not only can traveling be fun, but it can be educational. No Time for Flash Cards has come up with a great interactive activity to get children ready for the idea of packing!
Snowflake Crayons
I just love this idea which incorporates colors by Mad In Crafts.
This would be a great project when teaching about colors, fall, giving, weather, or even just skills such as dexterity with little one’s hands since they will … Read More ...
Travel Felt Board- Education on Wheels
Many families are traveling during the holidays. Here is a great way to educate your children during those long card rides. Make your own Travel Felt Board!
Dollar Store Crafts shows you how!
I like the idea that you could … Read More ...
Tutorial: Children’s Christmas Ornament
Wondering what to get for your children for Christmas that might actually spur their interested in learning?
Why not MAKE an ornament for them that involves their favorite book!
I love this idea from Poppies at Play. Click Here for … Read More ...
Telling The Thanksgiving Story Through Crafts
I was just browsing and found this Thanksgiving Bracelet over at My Montessori Journey. You can download her PDF for it.
Her story card is inspired from the book
The Pilgrim’s First Thanksgiving by Ann McGovern and Elroy Freem … Read More ...
Fun Crafts & Activities on Thanksgiving Day
Thanksgiving Day can be hectic and stressful with children around, especially if you are trying to have dinner before 9pm!
Here are a few activities that your children could try to keep them busy while you are running around.
Thankful Crafts
Thanksgiving is a great time to work with our children (and ourselves) on the meaning of being Thankful.
Here are a few crafts that might help your child understand that concept.
Thankful Poem Tutorial– by Let’s Explore
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Thanksgiving Turkey Craft Time…
As the new Lesson Plan editor, I am so thankful that my posts are starting just before Thanksgiving.
Most children associate Turkeys with Thanksgiving. You can spur their interest to learn more by making some Turkey’s with them!
Here are … Read More ...
After writing the last post, I roamed around the Mother Huddle site and found a pumpkin seed craft!! I always wonder what the heck I should do with all of those leftover pumpkin seeds!! There are always way to … Read More ...
Handprint Spider
I Love small personalized decor that children can easily make. This handprint spider from the Mother Huddle fits the bill! With just your child’s hands, black ink, and googly eyes make this adorable decoration!
Quick!! Halloween is almost here!
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