Open Minds & Messy Hands
Earth Day is such a wonderful day to celebrate with kids. It provides the opportunity to discuss concepts such as recycling, litter, and even the tree life cycle. Make some of these Earth Day crafts to open up the conversation. My kids are much more likely to listen to what
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
Thanksgiving is wonderful time to celebrate with family. I immediately think of doing some Turkey Day crafting with my kids making table decorations or little gifts for family and teachers. Crafting with kids is such a fun way to get excited for a holiday, and a perfect time to open up a
This week as part of the Weekly Virtual Book Club for Kids, we are reading Time for Bed by Mem Fox. This book is about saying goodnight to all of the animals in the book. It is beautifully illustrated and all of my kids love checking out the different backgrounds
Looking for activities for 1 year olds? You can find TONS of activities for toddlers and preschoolers to do from fun sensory play to fantastic busy bags. The only problem is that a lot of this awesomeness is not geared for one year olds. Toddlers and ‘1 year olds’
It’s almost summer! Let’s be honest…are you wondering how you are going to keep your kids busy, off of electronics, and learning throughout the entire summer! It’s a bit daunting I agree…so let’s do it together! Check out this 6 week summer camp at home that you can easily accomplish with your own
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Our Valentine’s crafting is in full swing! We put together a couple of the projects that we have been working on this week to create our fun kid’s placemats! These are perfect for seasonal decor, or for a kid’s Valentine’s party, which is what we are using them for!
Make your own homemade window paint and take it outside! This is a simple recipe I first saw here that the will kids will love to make and make again. Paint and wash, paint and wash. Homemade Window Paint What You Need: Cornstarch Water Dish Soap Liquid Watercolors (or food
Did you know you can make your own, homemade seed paper you can plant? What a way to celebrate Earth Day! A perfect Spring activity for kids. We make this homemade seed paper for Earth Day and it feels like magic every time! Use construction paper, blend it with