If you have ever made a potato clock, or just wanted to, you will definitely want to check out this fun science experiment described by Dayna from Lemon Lime Adventures. She happened across a video explaining how to make electric … Read More...
7 Boy-Approved Rainbow Loom Band Projects
Sometimes it can be a challenge to find craft projects boys will be excited to try, but I think Sarah, from Frugal Fun for Boys, has come up with some great rainbow loom projects that few will be able to … Read More...
Shrinky Dink Shamrocks
When I am trying to think of a craft to make with the kids, my thoughts rarely go to using Shrinky Dinks… It takes a project like these cute shamrocks to remind me of the possibilities this amazing craft product … Read More...
Don’t Feed The Raccoon
Sarah, from Stay at Home Educator, created this silly looking raccoon and game to help her preschoolers learn their teen numbers. She made the raccoon out of a pasta box and created the game cards that you can download and … Read More...
Shamrock Suncatchers
If you have plenty of pony beads in your craft cupboard, perhaps you would like to try this timely craft. This is a fast and easy craft and can be a great activity to help kids pass the time. While … Read More...
Rag Dolls with Rubber Bands
When this project was brought to my attention I had one of those ‘Why didn’t I think of that’ (hit your hand against your forehead) moments. I have a bag of those tiny rubber bands sitting on my craft table … Read More...
St. Patrick’s Day Story Starters
Even for kids who love to write stories, sometimes the hardest part is trying to figure out what to write about and then getting started. This bog post from The Activity Mom solves both of those problems. It is the … Read More...
Pot of Gold Shamrock Bouquet
Any craft that incorporates candy into the finished project will rate high on my list. Perhaps that is why this sweet project posted by Noreen, on Crafty Journal, caught my eye. She made this adorable bouquet of shamrocks using craft … Read More...
AaBbCc Spoons Busy Bag
If you are like me and save ever piece of plastic silver ware you come across, you just might have enough to make this fun alphabet activity. If you don’t have a drawer full of spoons, this is such a … Read More...
DIY Chalkboard City Blocks
Whether you are looking for a project you can make for the little ones or you are looking for a simple woodworking project, you will definitely want to check out this DIY tutorial shared by Danyelle on Hellobee. You start … Read More...
St. Patrick’s Day Kids Lucky Bracelet
This is a fun and easy St. Patrick’s Day craft that is not only great for kids of all ages to make for themselves, but also for them to make for others. Most kids I know love working with beads … Read More...
How to Make Magnetic Slime
Have you ever seen anything like this magnetic slime? I haven’t! Sarah, from Frugal Fun for Boys, saw directions for making magnetic silly putty on Pinterest and thought she would try something similar. She came up with recipe using liquid … Read More...
Lion and Lamb for March
Have you heard the old saying “March comes in like a lion and goes out like a lamb?” Where I live, that is usually true… Although sometimes March not only comes in like a lion, it also goes out like … Read More...
How to Make an Addition Machine
No magic is required to make one of these amazing addition machines. You simply need to take a stroll down the isles at your local home improvement or hardware store. That is what Laura, from Differentiation Station Creations, did when … Read More...
Rainbow Clean Mud
Have you wanted to play in the mud? If so, check out this recipe shared by Jaime on Frog, Snails, and Puppy Dog Tails. This colorful mud is easy to make at home using toilet paper, Ivory soap, finger paints, … Read More...
Pancake Number Match – Lesson plans
There is no better activity than one where you can combine plain old fun with learning. This homemade game from Coffee Cups and Crayons does exactly that. To make this game, all you need is 2o circles made out of … Read More...
Dr. Suess Hat Pencil Cup Craft
If you ask me, any time is a good time to make a Dr. Seuss craft; but, if you are looking for a timely excuse to make one, March 2nd is Theodor Seuss Geisel’s (aka Dr. Seuss) birthday. In honor … Read More...
Magnetic Robot Art with Tin Cans
For this activity, you can use whatever you have lying around your house or classroom. Start out with a clean, dry tin can. Wrap a bit of duct tape – you can use silver or any color you like – … Read More...
Kids Shamrock Footprint Craft
This is a great way to make a keepsake that can double as a decoration for St. Patrick’s Day. As a grandparent, I would love to get one of these from each of my grand kids! Don’t worry if your … Read More...
LEGO Word Family Sorting
If you are looking for a fun and unique way to work on spelling and word sorting, check out this fun ideas shared by Becky, from This Reading Mama. She started out with 18 large LEGO bricks (DUPLO bricks… Read More...