In honor of Earth Day, on this week's Acts of Kindness for Kids series we shared kids craft and project ideas that double as act of kindness for the Earth! This week's guests were +Carolyn Elbert from The Pleasantest Thing, +Erica Momandkiddo from What Do We Do All Day? and +Jackie Higgins from Ready-Set-Read. I loved their kids crafts so much we already have plans to make them all this weekend. Check it out! For more information on the Earth … [Read more...]
Easy Kids Craft: Upcycled Pencil Holder
Looking for an easy craft for kids this Earth Day? Then try this upcycled pencil holder made from supplies you can find in your recycling bin! How to Make an Upcycled Pencil Holder: 1. Look through your recycling bin or craft stash for a plastic or glass jar and a newspaper, magazine, or catalog. 2. Cut the catalog into small pieces. 3. Apply the paper pieces to the jar with watered down glue and a paint brush. Brush a layer on the jar, … [Read more...]
Caterpillar and Butterfly Finger Play Songs
It's spring in the northern hemisphere and that means it's time for caterpillars and butterflies! My former students and own kids love to sing and act out caterpillar and butterfly themed preschool songs, they are perfect for circle time at school or play time at home. Where Did My Caterpillar Go? Finger Play Song by Megan Sheakoski (Sung to the tune of Mary Had a Little Lamb) Where, oh where, did my caterpillar go? Caterpillar go, … [Read more...]
No Bake Dog Treats Book and Cook Activity
This month's Virtual Book Club for Kids author, David Shannon, was completely new to us so we went to the library to check out of bunch of his books. Good Boy, Fergus! was the house favorite and we had a lot of fun doing a dog themed kids activity to go along with it. The kids really enjoyed Fergus, the canine main character, because he reminded them of our dogs and how they sometimes act...especially out in public! We love book and cook … [Read more...]
Acts of Kindness for Kids: Doing Good in the Community!
Having kids does not have to stop you from doing community service, there are many ways you can serve with your kids! This week during my Acts of Kindness for Kids series on Google Plus I got to chat with three moms who have turned random acts of kindness into a fun and meaningful family activity. Bethany Winston and Susan McClure from Kidding Around Greenville, SC are using their local blog to spread kindness in their community. They have started … [Read more...]
How to Host a Busy Bag Swap
Busy bags are awesome! They can be used to help kids practice new skills, follow directions, and learn to work independently. Busy bags also give moms a chance to step back and not be the main source of stimulation, which is important for both moms and kids. So, what's the downside? They can be time consuming to put together and for moms and teachers time is something we never have enough of. That's why a bunch of mom friends and I have … [Read more...]
Acts of Kindness: Easter Egg Messages
I am so excited about today's acts of kindness for kids idea! Not only is it fantastic, it is also from one of my very dear, real-life friends, Courtney. She was at the soccer practice with her boys last week and came across some plastic Easter eggs with kindness messages inside! The eggs made their day and they decided to pay it forward and make some kindness eggs for others to find too! After spreading Eggs of Kindness throughout with her kids … [Read more...]
Egg Shakers and Song for Preschoolers
My kids LOVE playing with egg shakers! They're so much fun, easy to make, and (surprisingly) last for a long time. I was just making a bunch for my son's preschool class and realized that not everyone has made them before! So here's a quick "how to" along with our favorite preschool song to shake to... Affiliate links included below How to Make Egg Shakers: Put a scoop of rice, pebbles, granola, etc in the bottom of a plastic egg Line … [Read more...]
