As the weather gets warmer, we have slowly been moving our art supplies outdoors. My kids are used to doing art inside at the table, but there is something refreshing and exciting for toddlers about taking the materials we have and using them in a new space. Outdoor art, especially our nature prints, gives us a…
Construction Paper Crafts for Kids to Make
If there is one thing I keep repeating around here, it is my love for keeping things simple. Simple crafts and activities keep things fun and stress free for me and my littles. Construction paper crafts definitely fit the bill. Construction paper is one of the most basic of the basic craft supplies. It is…
Color Mixing Activity for Preschoolers
My little guy absolutely loves rainbows! He also loves science and getting a little messy, so I knew that enjoying a fun color mixing activity would be right up his ally. A great color mixing activity for preschoolers combined with creating a fingerprint rainbow is the perfect combination of science and messy, not to mention…
Pipe Cleaner Crafts: Things for Kids to Make & Do
Pipe cleaners are a versatile craft material that is easily obtainable if it is not already in your craft supplies at home. With pipe cleaners kids can twist them into many kinds of crafts, use them for learning activities such as STEM projects or fine motor activities. Kids can even make little toys to play…
Sand Art for Kids
From beaches with wild horses to riverside cliffs with flowering blackberry bushes, we’ve been steeped in sunshine while camping at our local state parks. When camping, I try to limit planned activities and pack minimally so that we can enjoy the simple pleasures. What I love about sand art for kids is that it is…
Chalk Art For Kids: A Smashing Summertime Success!
At the end of last summer, we stocked up on summer supplies and put them away in a cabinet in our garage—who doesn’t love a good sale? So, as the weather got warmer, my kids were thrilled to see that I was well stocked with the basics for outdoor play – bubbles and boxes of…
A Wonderfully Messy Sandcastle Craft
With summer just around the corner, I can’t help but dream about the hot sun and the sand at our feet. Since we are not quite ready to head to the beach, I thought what fun it would be to pretend and make a sandcastle craft! Sandcastle building can get messy so why shouldn’t this…
Homemade Cards for Father’s Day
Father’s Day is right around the corner. Now is the best time to plan ahead and help your kids make some Father’s Day cards for their Dad and/or Father figures. Below are 30 of the best Father’s Day cards for kids to make from around the web! This year there will be a few more…
Homemade Birthday Gifts for Kids to Make
Homemade birthday gifts are a special way to show loved ones that you really care about them. The best thing about these homemade birthday gifts is that kids can make them on their own or with just a little help. Below you will find the best homemade birthday gifts for kids to make from across…
Storytelling for Preschoolers: Process Art to Process Emotions
Do you share stories about your day around the dinner table? Or retell classic stories? These are both amazing ways to expose your children to the benefits of storytelling. What about encouraging your children to make up their own stories with storytelling for preschoolers? When our children tell us made up stories, they foster their creativity,…