Earlier this week, I shared the ten topics from our latest Family Unit Study: Architecture Around the World. This unit has been an absolute hit with the kids! They are loving the wide variety of hands-on activities—everything from watercolor art, to scavenger hunts, to STEM challenges and the architecture activity I’m going to share with…
Valentine’s Day Crafts for Preschoolers: 45+ Beautiful and Playful Ideas!
It is officially February, so I thought it was time to think about Valentine’s Day crafts for preschoolers! Break out the pink and red crafting supplies, my friend! Are you getting into the holiday spirit yet?! I know what you’re thinking, “Holiday spirit?! Good grief! We are talking about Valentine’s Day, right?” Yes. You see,…
Cursive Writing Name Art Using Symmetry
I am super excited to share this name art project with you! I cannot recall where I first saw symmetrical name art, but it’s one of those projects that has been in the back of my mind for years, waiting for the perfect opportunity to present itself. And today, my friend, is the day! But…
Preschool Christmas Projects: Name Puzzles
It just wouldn’t be Christmas without a good old name puzzle! This has been a classic over the years in our home, with all of my children creating many (many) name puzzles when they reached that magical preschool age. So, if you’re looking for awesome preschool Christmas projects, you’re in the right place! We originally…
Four Season Craft for Toddlers | Make a Sensory Tree!
Learning about the seasons is a wonderful way to lay the foundation for a deeper connection to nature. There is so much connected to the seasons! From the weather, to the cyclical nature of life, to the adaptations that allow plants and animals to survive and thrive throughout the year… A good four season craft…
Winter Sensory Bin: One Ingredient Slippery Sledding!
I had thought of this idea for a neat winter sensory bin for my kids quite a while ago. But in my mind, I knew it would be messy, which is why I think I waited so long to give it a go. But the mess really wasn’t that bad at all… and it was…
Footprint Snowman DIY Wrapping Paper
I was waiting for the perfect day to attempt some barefoot and crazy DIY wrapping paper with my kids. I wanted a day when they were calm, quiet, and focused. Well, I gave up on waiting for that and just got to the wrapping paper! It was so very much fun—and really wasn’t as messy…
Salt Dough Ornaments with Cloves for Christmas
It is really starting to feel like the holiday season around here! We have officially started Christmas School (and the kids are LOVING it), the Christmas decorations are out, and we completed our first Christmas tradition of the year: making salt dough ornaments together! I can’t even tell you the number of times we have…
How to Make a Paper Bag Snowflake
I can’t recall where I first saw this idea, but let me tell you… ever since we learned how to make a paper bag snowflake—trust me, it’s easy!—our house has been FILLED with them every winter since. Paper bag snowflakes turn out stunningly beautiful Every. Single. Time. Plus, they’re easy enough to make for little…
Paper Plate Christmas Crafts
Christmas is a busy time of year! The last thing a mama needs is to be on the search for fancy craft supplies to make sweet Christmas crafts with wee ones. After Norah’s fascination with our latest paper plate craft, I decided to search for some fun paper plate Christmas crafts. I found so many!…