Every year I do a book advent calendar for my daughter, and while a lot of the books are about Christmas, we throw in some about Hanukkah and Kwanzaa as well.
I need to do a better job of including … Read More ...
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Every year I do a book advent calendar for my daughter, and while a lot of the books are about Christmas, we throw in some about Hanukkah and Kwanzaa as well.
I need to do a better job of including … Read More ...
Each year there are hundreds of children who are injured while trying to play with fireworks. Make sure you little ones are safe this year by keeping them occupied with safe crafts that will still keep them in the patriotic … Read More ...
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 ...
A great way to learn more about Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. is to make some fun craft projects. These fun activities are great for the classroom or to do at home with the kids. While you work on them, … Read More ...
I know I have been sharing plenty of Christmas projects… But I am always keeping my eyes open for projects you can make in honor of other December celebrations. When I can across this fast and easy Hanukkah craft made … Read More ...
Did you know that September 15th is make a hat day? I am not sure wow or how this holiday came about, but I think it is a great excuse to craft! In honor of this special day, why not … Read More ...
While you might not like real mosquitoes, you can enjoy making your own pretend mosquito that really buzzes. The trick to making this little critter buzz is a simple drinking straw!
Dusty, from To the Moon and Back, came up … Read More ...
The moment I saw this mask is reminded me of The Lion King. If you have ever seen any advertising or playbills from any performance of The Lion King, you just might agree with me!
I am excited to make … Read More ...
Today is Moon Day. This special event celebrates the anniversary of the day that Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin landed on moon in 1969. In honor of this occasion, why not show your kids how to make a styrofoam moon?… Read More ...
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 ...
Have you ever seen one of these candy bar poster gifts? Kristyn, from Lil’ Luna, wanted to help her kids make one for a Father’s Day gift but didn’t look forward to the prospect of writing it all out … Read More ...
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 ...
What dad wouldn’t love to receive a personalized trophy for Father’s Day?!?
This Father’s Day project, shared on the smART Class blog, not only gives kids a chance to show their dads how much they care but also gives them … Read More ...
Today is Circus Day — the anniversary of Ringling Brother’s first circus which opened in 1884 in Baraboo, Wisconsin. This circus train craft, made by Merrilee and her kids, is a perfect project for today!
All you need to make … Read More ...
I love this unique DIY Mother’s Day gift idea. Audrey, from Urbanic Paper, was trying to think of a unique gift to give to her own mother when she was inspired by some paper mache letters she had left … Read More ...