Once in a blue moon we will be making a craft, and I will stop right in the middle of it and change direction. Or at least I will try to. You see, I craft with my kids, and they are not always receptive to my impulsive, “Wait! I have an even better idea!” In…
A Simple Paper Plate Christmas Craft for Kids
I wrote this post last year at this time, and it is one of my very favourite crafts for Christmas time, so I thought I would share it again! Hope you don’t mind—and hope even more that it is helpful! Before we get into it, you’ll also want to grab this FREE Christmas Countdown Calendar…
A Washer Snowman Craft for Kids
With the snow just about to fly tonight, it is lovely timing for a snowman craft for kids, yes? But first, my story … I recently realized it has been awhile since I shared with you any “nuts and bolts and real tools” kind of activities. Rest assured, my little builders are still at it. …
Paper Snowflake Puzzles – Preschool Winter Craft
It has happened with Sam. A few years ago it happened to my Madeline too. I come up with a creative and fun craft or activity for them, and they take that idea and make it so much better. This preschool winter craft I did with Sam is a prime example. I will still take…
My Peanuts Building with Peanuts
I excitedly made my first batch of all natural soap recently. It’s funny how it is the littlest things that can make me so very happy. I have wanted to make soap for quite awhile, but wasn’t ready to take the plunge into using Lye. So when I finally gained the courage to buy some…
The Button Tree
As you may know, this year we are doing Kindergarten at home. I am enjoying the freedom I have in doing just that. When I was teaching in the Kindergarten classroom I needed to follow a specific curriculum. At home, I can do as I please, and more importantly follow the cues of my little…
Classic Rhythmic Shaker – with a TWIST!
We made these rhythmic shakers a few weeks ago at a playgroup. The boys have been loving them ever since. I was thinking of which post I would like to write for you, but I couldn’t concentrate due to the spinning and shaking of our shakers. THEN, it hit me (literally – they are kind…
A Burlap Flour Bag
Of all the things I thought I may write to you about tonight, from the oodles and oodles of pictures I have on my camera just waiting to come to life for you, I chose this simple, simple idea. Simple is often best after all – right? At least in our house. Sam has been…
SOCK-ingly Spooky Ghost Craft!
We are a bare foot family. I think that is important for you to know. I have DETESTED socks since I was a little one – I couldn’t stand the feel of them on my feet! As such, I get itchy just looking at my kids wearing socks, and so – they have grown up…
Building ‘Me’ with Blocks
I did a neat activity with my little ones while I was teaching kindergarten. I am sure you have seen this classic before. The little one lays down on a big sheet of paper, a partner traces them, and they cut ‘themselves’ out and decorate. I thought I would do this with Sam one afternoon…
