We really don’t celebrate St Patrick’s day. I said it. The cat is out of the bag. I am a Mom who blogs about activities for kids and I don’t celebrate St. Patrick’s Day. I am not anti-leprechaun at all (in fact, if anything I would be completely pro-leprechaun). It is just that March is…
Pretty Valentine’s Day Flowers
The countdown is officially on to Valentine’s Day. Fourteen days to go! We are still making little creations to send to Grandma and Gigi for Valentine’s Day. With some Valentine’s made with celery stamping, and some cozy yarn-wrapped hearts already set to go, I thought we would make some non-heart valentines. Before we get into it,…
Clothespin Build-a-Snowman
It came! It finally came! And much in the Northern way we are used to — late at night, with barely a warning. A good six inches at least … and on the very same night these newbie farmers ran out of propane in their big old farmhouse. Oh yes, the snow. And I do…
Christmas Handprint Art
I try to share a lot of process, meaningful art activities for kids in this space. But 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, there are some adorable Christmas handprint…
Homemade Gifts for Teachers
I was chatting with my sister yesterday about homemade gifts for teachers. She loves to add a homemade personal touch to her gifts and wanted to be sure that her gift was something a teacher would really love. She’s pretty sweet, that sister of mine. I thought it was a wonderful question, and one I…
Stuffed Felt Numbers
It’s that time of year – the time when I begin to wonder why on earth I did not start my holiday crafting earlier. Good grief! This Mama will be busy for the next few weeks. Here is a post I did last year on making felt numbers. I was aiming for the alphabet for…
Thanksgiving Craft Ideas for Kids – 10 Amazing Ideas!
Thanksgiving is a perfect holiday to do some crafting – keeping wee ones busy and having fun. These 10 Thanksgiving craft ideas for kids are AMAZING! There is something on this list for everyone. While here in Canada Thanksgiving is long since past (and the winter snow tells us so), I know my American friends…
Snowflake Silhouettes
The snow that arrived earlier this week in full force – the storm that left us almost a foot of snow – has come and gone. I believe I said it was here to stay. But this morning we have green grass. A blessing really – a second chance for us newbie farmers to REALLY…
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…
The Ultimate Apple Theme
Oh the Apple Theme! No kindergarten, preschool, or homeschool would be complete without a good old Apple theme. And for good reason. There is so much learning to be had with this one little fruit. So I thought it would be a good idea to compile a whole slue of ideas right here: Apple themed…
