This craft is perfect on so many levels. It is artistic in that it will open you and your child’s eyes to what is around you. It is educational for young children to learn their letters through their surroundings while … Read More...
Teaching Game: Emotions
Sweeter Than Sweets has a great game that she came up with using homemade dice. One die has different animals, and the other has different emotions. Your little one will love to impersonate what she thinks is a ‘Sad Monkey’….you … Read More...
Halloween Bunting
This bunting is so cute and perfect to make with your children that won’t be too spooky! Head on over to Organize & Decorate Everything for this adorable bunting tutorial.
Check out more fall fun with these roundups:
Personalized Preschool Photo Book
I decided to put my 3 and 4 year old into preschool this year as I spend some time with my youngest baby and prepare for homeschooling next year. At the end of each afternoon I ask the girls what … Read More...
Home Reading Tracker- Engage Kids Through Craft!
The Teacher Wife has made a wonderful marriage between encouraging children to read, and letting them express themselves in the process. For every 100 minutes read, they get a new bead to create their own unique ‘pattern’ on their necklace. … Read More...
Leaf Print Hungry Caterpillar
Eric Carle is one of those children’s books geniuses who can not only engage a child, but also the adults reading the books as well. Here is a great craft that can get your child actively involved in learning about … Read More...
DIY Hot Glue Stamp
I have never seen this technique to make a stamp before. I think this would be a great ‘cheap’ gift to give your kids so they can have their own stamps. If … Read More...
Mini Paper Pumpkins
I’m so glad that craftaholics anonymous posted about this so soon in the fall season! I can’t wait to get started and make a bunch of these for my mantle. You will definitely want to supervise your children making these … Read More...
Stella Cuff Bracelet
Sometimes the thought of letting my child go on my sewing machine really freaks me out…ok, all the time, I’m a control freak, what can I say? But this little cuff bracelet may be just the thing that I … Read More...
Eraser Stamps
This is a great tutorial to show you how your kids can make their own eraser stamps with their own artistic ideas. You can see how its done over on Simple Analogy. They also provide a link for a … Read More...
Paper Towel Roll Airplane
Saving Toward a Better Life has a great craft you can use to teach your kids about aviation on National Aviation Day, September 19th. The craft is frugal, and is a great conversation starter for a lesson in our … Read More...
Wormy Apple Craft
With fall weather just around the corner, this apple craft might be just the craft to get into the spirit of fall. My children love apples, and I can’t wait till apples are in season and at their best. The … Read More...
Moving Ballerina Toy
This craft is so simple yet it could become one of those treasures your child never wants to give away. Head on over to Zakka Life for this memorable toy tutorial.
‘Remember’ Box
At least once a day, I tell myself..’I need to remember that’, usually due to something one of the kids says or does. This ‘Remember’ box is a great way to easily record all of those memorable moments. Your children … Read More...
DIY Paper Popsicle Memory Game
This craft is so cute, it would be perfect to bring as a gift to a kid’s birthday party. The photo’s really pop too. I love that you can download the entire project over at Eat Drink Chic. {Project found … Read More...
Rapunzel’s Tower Kid Craft
Here is a great craft for kids to make and then use during their playtime. My girls love putting our blankets on their head and shouting, “Rapunzel! Rapunzel! Let down your hair!” Head on over to Silly Eagle Books for … Read More...
10 Best Fairy Tale Books and Crafts for Kids
I wish I had come up with this top 10 list. If you have children who love fairy tales, then this is the ultimate Top 10 for you! One fairy tale on her list is Cinderella, and they link to … Read More...
Submarine Craft
I love that the little girl who made this submarine had to have it pink with yellow windows. That’s the fun of crafting with kids…you never know what they are going to want, and how they will interpret the craft. … Read More...
2×4 Raceway Building Blocks
This is a great craft to encourage imaginary play. Even though I have girls, my husband introduced playing with cars a long time ago. They would love to play with this craft, and with our son not too far behind … Read More...
Children’s Chore Chart + Tips
I am always looking for a great way to get my children to do their chores without me having to ‘communicate’ every step to them the entire time they are doing it. This chore chart/board looks like the perfect way … Read More...