Today was a really fun day. I promised the kids a morning full of art – which is one of their very favourite activities. The challenge for me was finding creative art projects suitable for an 11 year old and a 3 year old (and — for an added challenge, including the 1 year old). …
5 Ways Kids Learn with Construction Paper Hearts
Yesterday, I cut out a bunch of construction paper hearts. We are very much into simple activities right now. We have started to settle into a nice rhythm with our homeschooling, and at the heart of it, all is keeping things simple. So, with the kids starting to get into the Valentine’s Day spirit after…
A Clothespin Crown
My Sam, at the age of 3, is quite the guy. He – I suppose like most children- would much rather play with boxes, popsicle sticks, and clothespins then any ‘real’ toy. This has led us to having a bin in our family room which has been coined ‘the inventors bin’. You may have seen…
Knotted Blankets and Pillows – No Sew!
During the winter a lot of crafting happens around here. One craft that keeps reappearing time and time again are these knotted blankets and pillows. I think they are so loved because of their simplicity. They are so very easy to make, require NO sewing and we almost always have everything needed on hand. One…
Snow Painting with Markers and Water
We have been spending a lot of time outside in the snow. If you have joined us before, you likely know my kids love to be outside and they also love art. So it makes sense that theses two loves join often. We had some fun with eye dropper snow art and then some fun…
Alphabet Games for Preschoolers: The Letter Monster!
While teaching Kindergarten, I created a character known to my wee ones as the Letter Monster. We would create him or her in various forms and play various games throughout the year. This character was a HUGE hit with my class, so I decided to make a Letter Monster with Sammy. This Letter Monster was…
Pipecleaner Happy New Year Crown!
Christmas is a big deal at our house. New years and new years day are not so much. But this year is a bit different. We are travelling and will be on holidays over New Years. So I decided we would do some celebrating and crafting for a Happy New Year celebration! I have mentioned…
Wrapping Paper Beads
I am not one for taking the wrapping paper slowly and carefully off of my gifts. Neither are my children. So Christmas morning we wind up with lots of ripped and wrinkled wrapping paper. Seems a shame and waste to throw it all away, so we have been thinking of ways to reuse wrapping paper. …
Tissue Paper Candle Craft for Kids
I introduced Madeline (11) to Pinterest, and as I suspected, it was love at first click. She uses Pinterest a bit differently then most, I believe – or perhaps this is what most people do. She finds an idea and just uses the picture to try to find out how it was made. Through guess…
Invitation to Create Christmas Ornaments for Preschoolers
Sammy has had quite a fascination with our Christmas tree. Specifically with decorating the Christmas tree. Even more specifically, making Christmas ornaments for our Christmas tree. We have made some simple Christmas ornaments, like these simple paper plate Christmas balls, and these burlap candy canes. I also found 6 awesome easy Christmas ornaments for preschoolers…
