If your kids have seen the movie Trolls and are anything like mine, they are loving all things Trolls. We listen to the soundtrack in the car, have Trolls dance parties, and are making all kinds of Trolls projects. This simple Troll craft is fun for kids to make, and
Sensory Process Art with Recycled Materials and Weight
This sensory process art was SO much fun, and quite educational! From the science of weight to using the sight, touch and hearing senses, my kids couldn’t get enough of this process art activity! Process art, as the name suggests, emphasizes the process of creating rather than the end result. We
Process Art Painting for Kids with Homemade Paintbrushes
Process art is really a wonderful way for kids to express their creativity and imagination, all while learning and engaging with art. Through this hands-on painting for kids project, children can experience cause and effect while learning about color mixing and textures! The kids went on a scavenger hunt to find
Painted Heart Suncatcher Craft for Kids
This painted heart suncatcher craft always brighten up our windows as we wrap up Winter and wait for Spring! Check out our homemade suncatcher paint! These painted heart suncatchers always brighten up our windows as we wrap up Winter and wait for Spring! My kids love to make them
Activities for 3 Year Olds
Three is such a special age in the life of a child. It is a time for exploration and creativity and a jump in independence and ability to follow instruction. The days of the ‘terrible twos’ are in the rearview mirror and your little one is ready to tackle this
Felt Cookie Busy Bag for If You Give a Mouse a Cookie
If You Give a Mouse a Cookie by Laura Numeroff is one of my absolute favorite children’s books. It’s a total classic that kids (and parents) get a kick out of. This felt cookie busy bag is perfect with it! <br /> As part of the Weekly Virtual Book Club
45+ Winter Crafts for Preschoolers with Common Preschool Themes
These Winter crafts for preschoolers all fit within some common themes for this age: arctic animals, hibernation, snow/cold and Chinese New Year. When I think about preschool, I think about fun themes and tons of arts and crafts. There really is nothing quite like hands-on learning, especially at the
Simple Bird Seed Bear Craft for Kids with Free Printable Template
When I was little I had a piece of artwork hanging on my door. It was a bear outline filled in with bird seed. We did a lot of arts and crafts so I must have thought this was was especially cool because it stayed proudly taped to my door
Fizzing Fireworks Painting: A STEAM Activity for Kids
We love the reaction between baking soda and vinegar. The fizzing and erupting never gets old for my kids, and we have found SO many ways to incorporate this science project into our regular activities. This art project takes the reaction and makes a really fun process art experience that
Learning Colors by Painting with Trains
Kids love trains. Engaging the senses while learning and providing hands-on experiences allow kids the opportunity to make connections with the materials in front of them. After reading the Polar Express this week for the Weekly Virtual Book Club for Kids, we are doing a really fun color learning activity