Summer is GONE and we are inching into fall! I am not sure why summer goes so fast, but it does every single year. My family is trying not to get down about the disappearance of summer. We were able to get a lot of fun checked off our summer break bucket list and now …
Kids Crafts and Activities
Make some colorful window decor with your kids. These gorgeous suncatcher crafts will look lovely hanging on your windows and sliding glass doors. And the great thing about suncatchers, if you’re new to them, is that once you learn the technique (with tissue paper, crayons and other materials), you can easily adjust the signs for …
This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. #RevUpF8 #CollectiveBias If you’re looking for a fun way to add creativity and imagination to toy car play, you’re in luck! Our road-themed homemade playdough is the perfect sensory experience for kids who will be over-the-moon excited for …
My first time camping was, to be honest, a bit disastrous. You see, I was about three years old, and my two older sisters were five and nine. My parents were not prepared in the least. There was a lot of crying, a lot of complaining, and if my parents had gotten a dollar for …
Summer time, summer time, Sum Sum Summer time! Okay…I got into a little song there. I guess knowing that summer is just around the corner has me excited. I am not the only one feeling the joy either. My kids are floating around just counting down the days till school is out. One thing I …
With both Memorial Day and the 4th of July coming up, we’ve been into patriotic kids crafts, particularly ideas we can start as 4th of July traditions. And this Uncle Sam Paper Plate Craft certainly fits the bill! You probably have everything you need at home – paper plates, googly eyes, construction paper and felt. …
This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of Green Works. All opinions are 100% mine. April is Earth Month, and in our home, we celebrate by starting our seeds indoors. What better way to celebrate Mother Earth than by giving back to nature? I know what you’re thinking, “Shouldn’t you start your seeds …
Summer is the perfect time to get outdoors with your family and friends. With all of that beautiful sunshine, it’d be just a shame to waste a day inside. But, it can be hard to come up with new, fun things to do, and it’s pretty easy to find yourself spending the summer on your …
The minion craze will be back in full force in June, and we couldn’t resist this cute minion paper plate craft for kids. It’s simple, fun and adorable, and it’s the perfect rainy day activity for preschoolers and young children. Don’t forget to check out our other minion crafts and activities while you’re here! Minion …
Disclosure: This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. #FRAMFreshBreeze #CollectiveBias Keep your family safe and happy on your road trips this year! Our Road Trip Activity Book will keep your kids happy, while FRAM Fresh Breeze® cabin air filters will keep them safe and healthy!
Easter is the perfect time to introduce your kids to some fun science experiments that will make it their favorite holiday ever. With real and plastic eggs, Peeps, jelly beans and more, you can teach them about chemistry, botany, engineering and much more. What are you waiting for? Try one of these fun Easter science …
This parrot paper plate craft is a fun activity to do with the kids when you’re studying rainforest animals or birds. You probably have all the materials at home ready to put this cute little project together. So, what are you waiting for? Start crafting!
Looking for a fun and useful Easter craft for kids? Make a few of these drink koozies! Not only are the Easter chick craft koozies cute to look at, but they’ll keep your drinks nice and cold for hours. What better way to encourage your kids to drink more water than with this fun project?
Now that spring has officially arrived (hooray!), the kiddo and I are enjoying the warmer weather and reading lots of books about bugs, birds, butterflies and gardening. One of our current favorites is The Surprise Garden by Zoe Hall. The pictures are so vibrant and colorful, and the text is short and sweet to keep …
Looking for a fun craft to go along with your child’s favorite story? Look no further! Maggy from Red Ted Art shares some of her favorite story inspired kids crafts to get those creative juices flowing.
Ready for St. Patrick’s Day and spring? We’ve put together a fun list of 17 rainbow ideas (recipes, crafts and activities) that your kids are going to love. Check them out! I’ve had rainbows on the brain ever since our storm last week that produced a couple of really huge rainbows right over our house. …
Most little kids hate to sit still, but that doesn’t have to be a bad thing. Take advantage of your kindergartner’s energy with this cute game that lets him practice spelling skills, all while acting like a Mexican jumping bean!
Thank you to BeFunky for sponsoring today’s post! Nearly every year, I make our son’s birthday party invitations. I only mail a few out (to the grandparents, for example), and I send the others digitally via Facebook or email. I also post one to the Facebook event for the party and put one in his …
Do your kids love science… do you find them excited to take out their science textbooks at the end of the day to study it more? No? Well, you’re not alone. To get your kids into science, you have to make it hands on… you have to make it FUN! These science kits for kids …
Forget about luck – figure out WHY things work the way they do with these fun, colorful St. Patrick’s Day science experiments for kids. We’ve compiled a super fun list of green and rainbow-themed experiments to get your kids excited about science. Grow some sprouts on a shamrock-shaped sponge, make magic leprechaun rocks that reveal …
This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. #GameDayGoldfish #CollectiveBias Want to enjoy The Big Game together as a family? Make it fun for the kids! This Football Bingo game is the perfect way to get kids excited about your Game Day get together.
Are you taking the kids camping soon? Keeping them entertained for a few days in the wilderness (or beach or wherever you camp) may be a challenge, but fun games like this Camping Bingo makes for lots of laughs! Print them out and take them with you on your next camping trip!
This tissue paper and paper plate Valentine wreath is a fun activity for toddlers and preschoolers. Gluing and grasping/placing the tissue paper is excellent fine motor practice. And when you’re done, you have a pretty little Valentine’s Day craft to hang on your door or mantle.
This sweet little heart butterfly craft is a fun idea for Valentine’s Day. Aside from the painting and drying, you can put this together in just a few minutes, and that’s a winner for any busy mom (and kid). And while you’re here, you don’t want to miss our other easy valentine crafts for kids, …