The advent calendar activity ideas I recently shared mostly focused on fun holiday-type things you can do together as a family like looking at lights and drinking hot chocolate, but if you want to bring about a deeper meaning in … Read More...
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40 Crochet Patterns For Christmas Holly Projects
Welcome to our collection of 40 crochet holly patterns! Holly has long been a symbol of the holiday season, and it’s not hard to see why. With its bright red berries and evergreen leaves, holly brings a touch of … Read More...
Apple Printables and Activities
Apples are a fun theme in the fall because they are everywhere in the stores and also a symbol of school. So many bloggers have made apple themed projects, printables and activities, you could do an apple theme in the … Read More...
11 Tips, Tricks and Techniques to Try in Your Art Journal
If you find you’re in a creative rut doing the same things over and over again remember there are so many different products and techniques you can try out to add something new to your art journal.
Step out of … Read More...
Watermelon Activities for Kids
Summer is the perfect time to eat, play with, craft and learn about watermelons. This sweet treat is a favorite with kids and adults alike, the colors are fun to work with and it just feels like summer in … Read More...
Celebrating Coloring Book Day with Printable Coloring Pages
August 2 is National Coloring Book Day in the United States, and while every day is a good day to color, this is a great time to break out the crayons, colored pencils and printable coloring pages (especially since it’s … Read More...
10 Summer Fun in the Sun Scrapbook Layout Ideas
The large die cut title takes up most of the space on this fun in the sun layout but there’s still room for a few round photos and some small embellishments. You can find this die cut file as a … Read More...
Zoo Themed Activities for Kids
I read that July 1 is American Zoo Day, but any time is a good time to talk about, learn about and act like zoo animals. Even if a visit to an actual zoo isn’t in your plan for this … Read More...
Old school supplies make great minimal wall art
I’m in the middle of a big clean out and This idea for hanging a variety of lengths of sharpened pencils by an old promotional wood ruler is such a fun way to use all those old pencils I seem … Read More...
Teacher Cross Stitch Patterns
With the end of the school year coming up soon, you might be thinking about a gift to make and give to the favorite teachers on your list. A little teacher cross stitch pattern is a great way to show … Read More...
How to make an adorable recycled apple jar
I love working with recycled jars. Sometimes you don’t really even need to do anything to them as they are pretty on their own. The shape or the label is cool. In this case a bit of paint and … Read More...
15 Crochet Ideas For Teacher Gifts
Are you looking to give your child’s teacher a unique and meaningful gift at the end of the year? Crocheting can be a great way to do just that. Not only is it a creative and thoughtful way to show … Read More...
40 Sensory Activities For Kids For All Seasons
As parents and caregivers, we are always looking for ways to engage and entertain our children while also providing them with valuable learning experiences. One way to achieve this is through sensory activities, which encourage kids to use their senses … Read More...
Printable Bookmarks for Kids
April 12 is DEAR Day, otherwise known as Drop Everything and Read, a concept made popular by Beverly Cleary’s Ramona books. (It’s April 12 because it was her birthday.)
Reading is worth celebrating all the time, and I thought it … Read More...
How to Draw a Bird
There are all sorts of weird holidays out there, and recently as I was scrolling through a list of them I saw that April 8 is draw a bird day. I don’t know why, but it seems as good a … Read More...
Learn about Women Artists
We’ve already talked a bit about women in STEM for Women’s History Month, but I thought it would be fun to take a look at some female artists, too. Kids can learn about the women, see their art and even … Read More...
Earth Day Printables and Activities
I know doing printables for Earth Day doesn’t sound very eco friendly, but it does give you a chance to talk to kids about how you can make the classroom or the home a little greener by only printing what … Read More...
20 Refreshing Popsicles You Can Make At Home
Hey there, have you noticed that popsicles are still all the rage? I have, and I think it’s because they’re so darn convenient. I mean, who wants to scoop out some ice cream into a bowl when you can just … Read More...
20 Crochet Patterns For Easter Blankets
Welcome to our roundup of Easter blankets that you can crochet!
Easter is a time of celebration and renewal, and what better way to celebrate the season than with a cozy and colorful crochet blanket? Whether you are looking for … Read More...
Shamrock Math Games and Activities
Give your learning a St. Patrick’s Day twist with these shamrock themed math (and a little bit of literacy, too) printables and game ideas. Shamrocks are such a fun shape and they can easily be incorporated into tracing, counting and … Read More...