All you need is some yarn, paper, paint and phone book for this creative project. Fun and easy enough for any age! Can even be used to discuss mirror image, reflection, rotation and other math words!!
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Handprint and Footprint Flag Art for the 4th of July
This handprint and footprint flag painting is a sweet, messy, memory-making craft for the Fourth of July. Kids use blue handprints for the star section of the flag and red footprints for the stripes, creating a bold patriotic artwork that … Read More ...
Summer Fun Ideas: Handmade ABC Game
The Snail’s Tail shows you how to make an ABC game from square paint chips and scrapbooking alphabet letters that she bought at Walmart. Once you make your game, she even gives you ways to use your cards to play … Read More ...
Writing with pre-writers
I love the idea of journaling even with those who aren’t able to write yet. The Write Start uses a journal and some colored pencils to get her little boy in the habit of expressing himself on paper. It … Read More ...
Summer Fun Ideas: Who Am I? Book
Making books with your children can be both educational (for them) and enlightening (for you). Susan Kapuscinski Gaylord has made a living out of making books with elementary age students and teaches you how to do it too on Making … Read More ...
Our art corner
I created a little art corner/kids table for my son Jakson about six months ago out of some things we had laying around—a wooden step ladder, the top of an old coffee table, leftover peg board for displaying art and … Read More ...
Summer Fun Ideas: Tangrams
Let’s Explore has started a new series of ideas for summer learning. The first activity is about tangrams. Her post includes links to printable worksheets and an explanation of how she used them with her kids. Let’s Explore has even … Read More ...
Summer Fun Ideas: Activity Bucket
Make and Takes has filled a “Summer Tub o’ Fun” with lots of craft and art supplies to keep the kids busy during the summer. When her kids claim boredom, she points them in the direction of the tub. … Read More ...
Make It: Father’s Day Frame
Create a personalized picture frame for Father’s Day. Martha Stewart tells you how using a printable template, card stock, and photos. Easy and will look great on dad’s desk!!
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Make It: Father’s Day Coupon Book
I remember making one of these for my dad when I was younger. The greatest things about coupon books are that they are personal AND cheap to make!! Check out the links for help creating your own coupon books with … Read More ...
Make It: Snake Tie
Father’s Day is looming near-still looking for some ideas? How about a snake tie? Take one of dad’s old ties and create a new pet just for him. Wouldn’t it look great wrapped around his computer at work?!?
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The Tudors
I am fascinated by English history, especially during the time of the reign of King Henry VIII. It is something that many children are interested in as well. What did they eat? How did they dress? Why did he have … Read More ...
Homeschool Share
I’ve been using lapbooks with my preschool age son for about 4 months and I love them!! They can be themed about anything-numbers, letters, a particular subject like Abe Lincoln, or even based off a beloved picture book.
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Children’s Book Week
Children’s Book Week starts tomorrow and runs through May 17th. There are many ways to celebrate books this week with your students. Here are a few of them-be creative!!
- Host a book character day. The students dress up as their
Last Minute Mother’s Day Gift
Still don’t have something ready for tomorrow? Here’s a thoughtful and easy idea for a Mother’s Day gift from Skip to my Lou that any child can make!! It’s cute and functional because it has a clothespin and magnet on … Read More ...