Building with Legos is great for encouraging fine-motor skills and following directions.
These simple winter Lego mats are great for kids to practice following a design, and they can also get in a little math by counting the number of … Read More...
Snow Science Experiments
The snow is finally melting here, but there’s still time to do some fun snow science experiments with your little learners.
From learning about whether snow sinks or floats to trying to build an igloo or seeing whose snowman lasts … Read More...
Knit Along with Malabrigo: Temperance Shawl Knitting Pattern
I love Malabrigo yarns, and am actually knitting a project with one of them right now.
If you’ve been hoarding a few colors of Malabrigo Sock, or looking for a reason to buy some, you might want to check out … Read More...
I am Not a Cat Cross Stitch Patterns
Cross-stitchers love a good meme, so it was only a matter of time before some stitchers turned the “I’m not a cat” lawyer into stitchable art.
Here are some patterns you can stitch up for your favorite lawyer/cat/meme aficionado, all … Read More...
Double Knit Blanket Knitting Pattern
I am doing all that I can to stay warm this week and looking at all sorts of patterns for warm things I wish I could speed knit to get through the current cold snap.
This double knit blanket knitting … Read More...
Aang in Ice Cross Stitch from Avatar the Last Airbender
It’s been cold all week where I live so I can relate to the frozen world at the beginning of Avatar: The Last Airbender. The Avatar Aang is discovered frozen in a glacier, setting off the events of the story.… Read More...
Frozen Water Balloons
With so much of the United States really cold right now, it might be a fun time to play with frozen water balloons.
Here’s a great explanation of the activity from Exploratorium, but who needs the freezer when the … Read More...
Balaclava Knitting Patterns
After the freezing cold weather we’ve been having where I live and the unpleasantness of shovelling the driveway when it’s 0 degrees, my husband asked me to knit him a balaclava.
Of course once I do it it will probably … Read More...
Give Your Sweater the Cold Shoulder
I can’t imagine wearing a sweater that bares your shoulders in the snow, which may be a sign that I’m old (or currently sitting on the couch in front of a fire while wearing the warmest sweater I own).
Still, … Read More...
Warm Vibes Cross Stitch Pattern
With so much of the United States in the deep cold right now, it seems like we could all use some warm vibes.
Stitch this one up for the coffee or tea lover in your life (or for yourself if … Read More...
How to Make Snow Paint
I’m in the part of the United States that is covered in snow right now, and while I’d say it’s too cold to play outside (it was -18 this morning!) kids often don’t agree with adults on when it’s suitable … Read More...
Wallflower Sweater Knitting Pattern
The Wallflower Pullover by The Petite Knitter is super cozy looking and features bold floral colorwork.
It’s worked in worsted weight yarn and there are two options for the length of the sweater and 9 sizes up to a 64 … Read More...
Knit a Sweater Inspired by the Queen’s Gambit
I haven’t watched “The Queen’s Gambit” yet, but it is on my list, and I know I’ll finish it up with a minor obsession with chess and 1960s fashion.
The Queen’s Gambit Sweater from Lion Brand Yarn isn’t inspired by … Read More...
Robbie and Julia Cross Stitch
Who loves the movie “The Wedding Singer”? This inspired cross-stitch pattern would be great to stitch for a wedding or to show your favorite person you want to grow old with them.
The design by Good Morning Maui is 69 … Read More...
Rainbow Heart Cross Stitch Pattern
It’s the season of hearts, and this rainbow-colored heart is a cute one for Valentine’s Day or any other time.
This is a good pattern for new stitchers because it’s small — just 42 by 42 stitches — and a … Read More...
Bauble of Love Knitting Pattern
If you’re the type who keeps a holiday tree up throughout the year (or whose just become that sort of person because your Christmas tree is still up; no judgement!) maybe you need a little Valentine’s ball to decorate with.… Read More...
Stitch the Elements of Love
If your Valentine has a nerdy side, you might want to stitch up the super cute Elements of Love design from The Frosted Pumpkin Stitchery.
This cute little set has a lot of chemistry (sorry, so sorry) and features a … Read More...
Heart Hat Knitting Patterns
Hearts are a simple knitting motif that just makes you feel good. They’re fun to knit and great to wear any time of year.
It seems like there have been a lot of new heart hat knitting patterns released recently, … Read More...
Sight Word Valentine Game
This is the time of year for hearts everywhere, so why not use heart shapes in learning?
This little activity form Growing Book by Book is a great way to work on sight words with kiddos. Pick words they need … Read More...
Learning about Ruby Bridges
Ruby Bridges is a great historical figure for kids to learn about during Black History Month because her moment of fame came when she was a child.
(If you don’t know about her, check out this quick biography. She … Read More...