Summer is full of time in nature for us. Whether it’s walks in the woods, trips to the beach, spending time with our chickens, or enjoying a nature activity, more often than not, you’ll find us outside. When fall arrives, though, we tend to migrate more and more indoors. So, I do my best to…
Watercolor Painting Ideas 32 Easy Art Projects!
We have been experimenting a lot with watercolors lately. Something about seeing the colors mix and blend together is incredibly satisfying! I also love that there are so many watercolor painting ideas for kids out there that are easy and also look stunning. That’s a win-win! If you have a little artist on your hands,…
42 Splendidly Creative Homemade Musical Instruments
Do you know what is perfect for a rainy day? A playdate? Any sick day? Or a just-about-an-anything day? Homemade musical instruments! If you’re not sure what to do with those little ones, making a homemade musical instrument band is the answer! There is so much fun to be had and amazing memories to be…
An Easy Homemade Flute: That REALLY Works!
Who doesn’t love a good homemade musical instrument? The idea I have for you today is a super fun one! But first, the unnecessary backstory. Last year, we started doing music lessons for the kids. Little Norah chose piano, Ben electric guitar, and Sam drums. You can imagine how loud my house has been. We…
All About Me Craft: Shape Self-Portraits
Do you know what preschoolers love almost as much as they love snacks? An “All About Me” theme! All About Me is the perfect theme to kick off a new school year, whether at home or in the classroom. Today, I’m going to share my favorite All About Me craft—Shape Self-Portraits! This craft is from the…
Sensory Bin Ideas for Kindergarten at Home
Sensory bins are a great way for kindergarteners to work on academic and developmental skills at home. And boy, do I have some wonderful sensory bin ideas to share with you today! Between the fine motor and language development, engaging sensory exploration, and wonderfully calming nature of sensory bins, they’re a must in my books….
50 Perfect Crafts for 2 Year Olds!
When our babies become toddlers, we get to enter a brand new world together… the world of arts and crafts! Oh my goodness, their first experience with glue, markers, scissors, all of those coloured pencils and crayons… the different textures and colours… all of those crafts, your little one gets to experience for the very…
Ocean Arts and Crafts for Toddlers!
Get ready to dive into some ocean-themed crafts and activities for toddlers! Your little ones will love these fish, oyster, and sandcastle-themed crafts, sensory bins, and art explorations. Art projects like these are perfect for 18-month-olds through 3-year-olds to dive into. Toddlers at this age are learning all about independence and want to try to…
Arts and Crafts for Kids
Today, I thought I would share one of the biggest resources that has ever been created for you. This post contains enough arts and crafts ideas to get you through the summer, fall, winter, spring… and many more rounds after that! I decided to have this resource include both art ideas AND craft ideas. The…
Pipe Cleaner Crafts: Things for Kids to Make & Do
Pipe cleaners are a versatile craft material easily obtainable if not already in your craft supplies at home. Kids can make all sorts of pipe cleaner crafts, and they’re also perfect for learning activities such as STEM projects or fine motor activities. Kids can even make little toys to play with using pipe cleaners! Below…