As July comes to an end, many people are starting to think about getting ready for the kids to go back to school. One fun way to get the kids excited about the upcoming school year is to let them … Read More ...
Elephant Stomp Gross Motor Activity
You may look at this picture and ask yourself “What’s the big deal? All it is is bubble wrap and some elephant cut outs”. Well, the answer to that is easy… BUBBLE WRAP! Who doesn’t love bubble wrap, and what … Read More ...
Textured Groundhog Puppet
This paper lunch bag puppet may not look like much, but, trust me, your kids won’t agree with you. The point of this project is not to make the cutest groundhog puppet, that point of this project is to use … Read More ...
Racing Reindeer Number Line Activity
If you are looking for a timely way to get kids excited about working on number recognition and counting, make this simple reindeer game. Gather together a clothespin for each player, a chenille stem for each clothespin, and two google … Read More ...
Footprint Monkey and Fingerprint Palm Tree
There is something about a monkey craft that I can’t resist. As you can probably tell by looking at the photo, the cute little monkey pictured is made from a footprint and his eyes and ears are made using fingerprints. … Read More ...
Peek-a-Boo Squirrel Puppet
This adorable squirrel puppet is a great craft and teaching tool when learning about squirrels in the fall. Amy, from One Artsy Mama, explains how to create an adorable puppet out of felt and faux fur and a pretend tree … 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 ...
Paper Plate Shark Craft
Would you have ever guessed that the perfect use for a clean paper plate was a set of shark teeth? Follow these directions shared on the Almost Unschooler blog and discover how easy it is. They were originally going to … Read More ...
Cow Appreciation Day With 10 Cow Crafts
Did you know that today is Cow Appreciation Day? This special day seems to be created for publicity by a popular chicken restaurant — if you dress up as a cow you can get free food — I think it … Read More ...
Garden Dragonflies
Your kids will have a blast making these colorful dragonflies that were designed by Melanie from Artzy Creations. These dragonflies are made using plastic spoons, transparency sheets, and markers. She says her daughters had a lot of fun … Read More ...
Make Animal Tracks
You do not need to be planning a trip to a sandy beach to try out this fun activity. It can just as easily be done in a sandbox or at a playground that has sand. Follow along with Arianne’s … Read More ...
School of Cardboard Tube Fish
I know my family will be doing some fishing this weekend so I thought I would share a fun and simple fish craft… Just for the fun of it! We will make these fish after we are done fishing for … Read More ...
12 Projects for World Turtle Day
Today is World Turtle Day. Why not celebrate turtles by making your own crafty turtle craft project? You can use a variety of household and craft items to make a collection of fun and unique turtles for yourself and everyone … Read More ...
Happy Zoo Lovers Day
I think this is a perfect project to do with kids for Zoo Lovers Day, don’t you? Fill a clear sandwich bag with animal crackers and then show the kids how to fold it in the middle of a piece … Read More ...
Kids Craft – Egg Carton Frog
April is National Frog Month so why not make this cute, little frog who will happily be the mascot for this month-long observance. You can make this frog using a few basic craft supplies along with a couple of cups … Read More ...