Is your child not quite ready to pitter patter their fingers on your computer? Aesthetic Outburst shows you how to make a pretty realistic mini Macbook of your own out of materials you probably already have around your house. {Found … Read More...
Luminous Leaf Lanterns
These lanterns are a beautiful creation you can make with your children just from finding vibrant leaves in your backyard are neighborhood. Twig and Toadstool is where you can find the tutorial.
Autumn Maple Leaf Crowns
Twigs and Toadstools blog is like entering into an enchanted forest. I love her pictures and ideas. Here, she shows how to make Maple Leaf Crowns, perfect for a nature hike or exploration!
Shrinky Dink Soap
This craft is perfect for teaching children about chemical reactions and changing liquids to solids… Think Crafts has a guest post from Gillian of Dried Figs and Wooden Spools that is sure to keep your kids occupied and be a … Read More...
Leaf Rubbing Tree
No Time For Flashcards is a great resource for young children’s crafts and book projects. Children should have fun going on a leaf hunt to find what leaves they want on their tree.
Nature Crafts : Beeswax Leaf Ornaments
Donni from The Magic Onions creates beautiful children’s crafts that truly embrace nature and its wonderful gifts for us. Here she uses beeswax to make Ornament molds in the form of leaves…beautiful.
Homework Organization System
My children are not in school yet, but just the thought of adding onto documents and paperwork that we already have is daunting. I am not a very organized person ‘naturally’, but I do enjoy peeking at how others do … Read More...
Book Giveaway Winner!
And the lucky winner is…..
The Nature Connection book giveaway winner is…. comment #4! Bonnie, congratulations and thanks for participating. You will receive this great book and resource soon! Thank you to Storey Publishing for this great giveaway. Keep your … Read More...
Sudoku Printables
Kid Giddy is such a great resource for parents out there! Here, they’ve posted great Sudoku-kids printables…I love that they use shapes, I have never seen that before. They even mentioned possible holiday versions…so fun to use with children.
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Puzzle Piece Wreath and Christmas Ornament
When you have children, you inevitably have puzzles without all the pieces…now you can use those leftover pieces to make a wonderful craft with your children. Head on over to Cullen Kids Mum to see the tutorial. My first Christmas … Read More...
Paper Mache’ Candy Bowls
Every child loves to get their hands gooey and icky with Paper Mache’….not to mention the inherent use of balloons as well. This Candy bowl craft from A Few Shortcuts is perfect to start off your Halloween Craft Extravaganza with … Read More...
Scarecrow Finger Puppet
Craft Jr. has an awesome tutorial on how to make a scarecrow finger puppet; and some great ideas for other fall puppets. Have pipe cleaners? Go to town.
Check out these other finger puppet articles we wrote or buy some … Read More...
Autumn Traditions Tree
Little Wonders’ Days has an idea that is so precious, I had to post about it…and make one with my daughters today! I actually have extra leaves leftover from last year! Little Wonders’ makes their own using watercolors…another great idea! … Read More...
Witches and Wizards Hat
This hat is brought to you by Inspiration Surrounds…Creativity Abounds. These hats can be decorated with Halloween candy, and then be an integral party of teaching your children how to share their candy with fellow trick or treaters… brilliant idea!… Read More...
God’s Eye Birthday Bouquet
I stumbled upon this post over at My Own Ideas…and I thought it was a perfect combo of a kids craft turned into a beautiful gift. Grandparents would love to receive this gift, and even children when they head … Read More...
Paper Bag Owl Craft
Family Buzz has a simple tutorial for making owls out of paper bags. Perfect for welcoming the fall season….kids may even like to bring these to school with their lunch in it!
Monster Feet
These monster feet would be perfect to do a craft along with a book such as ” Where The Wild Things Are”. Is it just me, or are these monster feet REALLY cute and not a bit scary? Head on … Read More...
Paper House Tutorial
Our very own sewing editor Ann Weaver has a two great ideas on her own blog…Casserole Blog. She had the idea of a Reward Craft Project for her daughter’s class, but also these Little Paper Houses are so … Read More...
Pipe Cleaner Flower Fairies
Pink and Green Mama added these fairies to their Autumn Sensory Box…what will you add these precious fairies to? I love the flower and leaf bodies!
Kid Friendly Butterfly Banners
Creative Jewish Mom has a craft that a child could make themselves! I love the simplicity of this butterfly banner. 