These DIY pencil toppers are sure to get the school year off to a great start. Make some with the kids and a few extras to give to friends! If you have a school-aged kid, then you know how much of your day is spent with pencils in hand. Whether it’s homework or just doodles, …
Fun Hedgehog Craft Ideas to Try Are you looking for a fun fall craft to make with the kids? These hedgehog craft ideas are perfect for you! We’ve found 15 easy hedgehog crafts for kids of all ages. Not only are hedgehogs super cute, but they’re really interesting animals, too. Did you know that they …
When the temperature is just too hot to go outdoors this summer, a fun craft can be the perfect boredom buster. We’ve found 17 super cute paper plate crafts for summer that your kids are going to love! Some are easy enough for toddlers while older kids can enjoy the more complicated ones that involve …
Our kiddo is turning four soon, and he decided that he wanted a robot birthday party this year. Well, actually, he’s only concerned about the robot cake. The cake does make the party, after all. Of course, I looked to Pinterest for inspiration. Here are some of our favorite robot cake ideas. I found all …
Spring has sprung, and the flowers are blooming! But let’s face it; there are plenty of rainy days when you need a fun activity to do indoors. This is an excellent time to get your kids involved in crafting with you. That’s where this Garden Paper Plate Craft for Spring comes in! It’s perfect for …
This Valentine’s Day, show some love with this totally adorable love birds cupcake liner craft! Using cupcake liners is a quick, easy way to make all sorts of fun shapes and animals. This Valentine’s Day craft is perfect for preschoolers and older kids alike. Cute Cupcake Liner Love Birds Your kids are going to absolutely …
This easy Grinch craft is perfect for preschoolers and up. Use our free template and step-by-step photos to guide you through this craft in no time. This cut-and-paste craft is perfect for the classroom or for a quick crafting session at home. You’re a mean one, Mr. Grinch! Well, he used to be a mean …
With the holidays just around the corner, many of us are celebrating by making gingerbread houses. But if the real deal just isn’t your thing—too messy or just plain hard—this paper gingerbread house craft is a great alternative. I don’t know about you, but gingerbread houses have always seemed a little intimidating. I just can’t …
Add some festive flair to your Christmas tree this year with these gorgeous DIY stained glass ornaments. This is a fun project for kids and adults alike, and they look truly beautiful on the tree when they are lit from behind. Hang them on the tree, give them as gifts to extended family and friends, …
Who loves the Grinch? This classic holiday character is a favorite for us, and we’re celebrating with yet another Grinch craft. This time, we’re making a DIY Grinch ornament. It’s a cute little keepsake the kids can make to decorate the tree or give to family. The heart is made with thumbprints! If you’d like …
Do you have a little scientist in the family? What better way to get them engaged in learning than with these 30 Christmas science experiments for kids. We’ve compiled a list of easy, hands-on experiments that will help your child learn about everything from the power of magnets, the science behind acid-base reactions, and how to make …
It’s that time of year again. Time for trick-or-treating, pumpkin pie, and dressing up in a costume! This year you can be the most popular house on the block with these 20 Marvelous Mummy Crafts for Halloween. With only a few supplies and some creativity, you’ll have your own little army of mummies to scare …
We haven’t been in the pool much this summer, but we’ve been having lots of fun with pool noodles. From making swords to marble runs, pool noodles are super versatile toys. Best of all, they’re cheap. For our latest pool noodle activity, we cut off pieces of the pool noodle for an apple craft. Check …
This toilet paper roll mummy craft is a wonderful and easy Halloween craft for toddlers and preschoolers. They’ll look cute amongst your festive decor, too! As you may know, we are big fans of toilet paper roll crafts. They’re cheap and easy, and we always have a ton of those suckers stored in the craft …
This super simple paper plate spider craft is fun for toddlers and preschoolers, and it’ll look really cute decorating a door or window! We made a paper plate spider for our 2nd day of the 31 days of Halloween crafts. The kiddo really enjoyed this one. He got creative with the eyes and decided that …
We’re kicking off thirty days of Halloween crafts with this super cute bat craft. You don’t have to get the knife to make a cute Halloween pumpkin. Here’s our no-carve pumpkin idea that only requires paint, googly eyes and construction paper. Our bat pumpkin was so much fun to make. The kiddo loved painting the …
Inside: Enjoy some sensory fun this February with our homemade strawberry playdough recipe. It smells like strawberries and cream thanks to the strawberry flavoring and vanilla extract! Making homemade playdough is a fun way to engage the kids in a sensory activity for any holiday. What scent do we associate for Valentine’s Day? For us, …
Kids have way more than enough quiet-time activities. What kids today need more of is active activities. Of course, getting your kids to just go out and play isn’t as easy as it was when we were young. Kids today find being outside boring. Let’s look at some fun games for kids to play to …
Colorful crafts make me and my kid smile, and this fun tissue paper butterfly craft certainly fits the bill. You don’t need anything fancy to make these… I bet you have everything on hand. So grab some tissue paper, yarn or string, scissors, glue, and a marker, and let’s get to work on this cute …
This hanging jellyfish craft would make a fun addition to an ocean studies unit! You can make it in no time with materials you already have around your house. Once you’ve finished, hang them up to display on your porch or in the playroom for a fun ocean vibe. Ocean animals are some of our …
Looking for a fun boy craft? Okay, it’s not just for boys, since I loved cars as a kid, too. But this toilet roll car craft for kids is so much fun to make! You need no special materials at all. If you have toilet rolls, paint, and glue, you can make a few of …
This clothespin airplane craft is such a fun activity for the kids. Not only do they get to express their creativity in the paint and design, but they get to figure out how to put all the pieces together as they work. You can pre-cut pieces for little ones and help them with the gluing …
Our favorite kids activities are the ones that get our little guy out and moving around. This kite craft is the perfect thing to keep your kiddo occupied for a couple of hours. First, you get to make the craft with materials you probably already have at home. Then, if the wind conditions are right, …
Have you seen the Diet Coke and Mentos experiment that’s all over YouTube and social media? My son saw a video and has been eager to try it, so we finally did a couple of weeks ago. Here are some pictures and tips from our little eruption experiment so you can try it, too! Diet …