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.
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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. 
Apple Wreaths
Fall is such a great time to experiment with different types of wreaths…why not get your children involved and make it educational? Our Big Earth has a great wreath that your children will love working on too!
Salt Art
The Mother Huddle has many cute ideas for crafts for children…this one is no exception. She colors salt, and her children get creative! Check out how she makes the colored salt here.
DIY Fairy Houses
My daughter loves Tinkerbell and fairies. This cute Fairy House craft is perfect for boosting her imagination and creativity. I can’t wait to pick up a little wooden birdhouse to decorate! Craft Jr shows you this precious
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Fall Button Pictures
I have a wierd obsession with buttons yet, I don’t have a button jar. I just think they have so many possibilities. This craft by Almost Unschoolers is inspiring me to find every stray button in my house just so … Read More...