It is only 1 week away so I thought it time to think about Valentine’s Day crafts! Are you getting into the holiday spirit yet?! I know what your thinking – ‘holiday spirit’ – good grief! We are talking Valentine’s Day, right? Yes. Because you see, for those of us who do not enjoy the…
Christmas Handprint Art
I try to share a lot of process, meaningful art activities for kids in this space. But sometimes? Sometimes I go for the cute. The super cute, keepsake worthy crafts that I adore pulling out each and every year. Just like today with this list of Christmas handprint art. And goodness are there some adorable…
Ho-Ho-Holy Moly! Oodles of Santa Crafts for Preschoolers
Just as soon as we get our first snowfall, that “s” word starts to come out a whole lot. And not by me either – it’s these little ones of mine! As soon as that snow appears, all things Santa begin as well. As soon as that snow appears, I start digging through the craft…
Oodles of ways to make Snowflakes with Kids
Winter has officially arrived! This year we actually watched the very first snowflakes fall from the sky. While it is no secret that I am not a huge fan of winter, there is something undeniably beautiful and magical about those snowflakes. It made me think about snowflake art — warm and cozy next to the…
45 Christmas Crafts for 3 Year Olds!
Time to break out the Christmas crafts for kids! These ideas will keep you and your little ones in the holiday crafting mood for quite some time. Most of these are perfect for even the littlest of holiday crafters! As well, be sure to make these holiday Quiet Bins to keep your little ones calm…
Making Box Forts …
Oh those classic childhood activities. I vow to never get so busy that I forget those classics! The other day John came home from work talking about these great big boxes that arrived at his office. I literally jumped off the couch and asked him if he brought them home. He looked at the size…
Embossed Tin Leaves
The cold weather has settled here in my neck of the woods. Well, it settled a few weeks ago and then vanished and summer returned! But it is back again, and this time I do believe it will stay. We are in fact having that early Fall weather that includes layering up and starting the…
A Pumpkin Pinwheel
Did you know that I am afraid of horses? Well, maybe not afraid – but I am definitely nervous around them. They are so humongous. Once I was at a horseback riding camp when I was little and I got stepped on. My toe was purple for years and years! A purple toe for years…
Easy Preschool Halloween Decorations: Jack-o-Lantern Windows
We whipped out this gem of a Halloween craft the other day — and I just need to say – it might be the best quiet time activity I have come up with. Not to toot my own horn, but any activity that keeps my little ones engaged on and off for a week deserves…
Sticking It to Fall Crafts!
The fall crafting is alive and well friends – though around these parts it sure doesn’t feel at all like Fall. We have been having record breaking hot days! It’s like Mother Nature remembered that she forgot to give us summer and is making up for lost time. When we are not out in the…