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Camping Story Stones for Kids

Camping Story Stones for Kids

July 1, 2019 By Katie Chiavarone Leave a Comment

These camping story stones are great for kids to make and play with as a DIY toy or for rehearsing and preparing for an upcoming camping trip. Story stones are great for imagination and creativity with kids. They can be used to prompt stories that children make up, or for

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Filed Under: Arts & Crafts, Summer

Toy Story Craft: Paper Bag Puppets

Toy Story Craft: Paper Bag Puppets

June 12, 2019 By Katie Chiavarone Leave a Comment

This toy story craft is perfect and just in time before Toy Story 4 hits theaters! Plus, there’s no denying the adorableness of this super simple paper bag puppet! It would be the perfect toddler craft to help little ones make and play with, and older kids will love the

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Filed Under: Arts & Crafts, Preschool Arts& Crafts, Toddler Arts & Crafts

Pudding Playdough: Edible Sensory Play for Kids

Pudding Playdough: Edible Sensory Play for Kids

May 31, 2019 By Katie Chiavarone Leave a Comment

If you’ve been looking for a pudding playdough recipe that is safe for your kiddos to eat, this recipe is perfect! Plus it’s a great way to work on sensory play as well!  Growing up, we were always told to not play with our food…but this pudding playdough recipe is

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Filed Under: Arts & Crafts, Edible Sensory Play, Preschool Arts& Crafts, Sensory, Toddler Arts & Crafts

Stamped Hydrangea Bubble Wrap Craft for Toddlers

Stamped Hydrangea Bubble Wrap Craft for Toddlers

May 30, 2019 By Katie Chiavarone Leave a Comment

This bubble wrap craft is simple and so much fun! Let your little ones create beautiful flowers with ease and possibly without any of your help!   If you’re looking for a toddler craft that is certain to please, this is one that needs to be on your radar. Who

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Filed Under: Arts & Crafts, Summer, Toddler Arts & Crafts

American Flag Ribbon Wand Kids Can Make

American Flag Ribbon Wand Kids Can Make

May 22, 2019 By Katie Chiavarone Leave a Comment

This patriotic ribbon wand craft creates a colorful wand that kids can make on their own. Perfect for DIY Memorial Day of 4th of July decor and fun!  Making patriotic crafts with kids is a wonderful way to make DIY decor for U.S. holidays such as Memorial Day and the

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Filed Under: Arts & Crafts, Elementary, Holidays, Memorial Day/4th of July, Summer

Three Little Pigs Craft: Quilled Paper Craft for Kids

Three Little Pigs Craft: Quilled Paper Craft for Kids

May 15, 2019 By Katie Chiavarone Leave a Comment

This Three Little Pigs craft uses quilled paper to make adorable puppets for story-telling that kids will love to make and play with.    Looking for a super adorable quilled paper craft for kids? This Three Little Pigs Craft is one that will make you “squeal” with delight!  I’m kind

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Filed Under: Arts & Crafts, Elementary, Learn Through Play, Preschoolers

20 Painting Activities for Toddlers

20 Painting Activities for Toddlers

May 8, 2019 By Katie Chiavarone Leave a Comment

Looking for some super fun painting activities for toddlers? These creative options are certain to provide hours of creative play! Looking for some fun and interesting painting activities for toddlers? You’ll love these messy play artwork options, and so will they!  Trying to think of crafts for 1 year olds

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Filed Under: Arts & Crafts, Babies, Learn Through Play, Toddlers

Sunflower Toddler Craft with Puffy Paint

Sunflower Toddler Craft with Puffy Paint

March 27, 2019 By Katie Chiavarone Leave a Comment

This sunflower toddler craft with puffy paint is perfect for the Spring weather! Fun to use and see all the various textures as well!  This puffy paint craft if perfect for Spring activities. Your toddler will love feeling independent and being able to create this beautiful sunflower is just icing

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Filed Under: Arts & Crafts, Spring, Toddler Arts & Crafts

Butterfly Life Cycle Craft from Recycled Egg Cartons

Butterfly Life Cycle Craft from Recycled Egg Cartons

March 25, 2019 By Katie Chiavarone Leave a Comment

Make a fun and adorable butterfly life cycle craft out of recycled egg cartons. This is a great craft for toddlers and preschoolers to make in the Spring. We love to talk about life cycles in the Spring. In particular, the life cycle of a frog and the butterfly life

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Filed Under: Arts & Crafts, Spring

Stained Glass Easter Eggs Craft

Stained Glass Easter Eggs Craft

March 12, 2019 By Katie Chiavarone Leave a Comment

These stained glass Easter eggs are adorable and so easy!  Get the free printable egg coloring sheets to use, line with colored glue and paint. Gorgeous DIY holiday decor.   Making a stained glass craft is easy and fun for kids to do. Plus, for as beautiful as these turn

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Filed Under: Arts & Crafts, Easter, Holidays, Spring

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