My kids love taking print art and turning it into fun creations. That is just what we did for this potato print octopus craft. The possibilities are endless it seems for taking print art and turning it into something. With the hot weather outside, all things ocean animals have been on our minds. So making a fun octopus craft one afternoon with the kids seemed like the thing to do. We could not wait to add our ocean animal craft to the art wall … [Read more...]
How to Make Colored Sand
Sand is one of our very favorite sensory materials! It's so much fun to play and create with and can be used with a group or as a quiet time activity. My kids can't get enough of kinetic sand and love all of the different fun colors. I decided to spice up our regular sand play by dyeing sand in our favorite colors. If you want to know how to make colored sand you will love how easy this method is! Affiliate links included below. How to Make … [Read more...]
Watermelon Slime Recipe for Kids
Slime is such a fun sensory experience for kids. My kids have been especially loving scented slime lately so we decided to make a scented watermelon slime recipe! This slime recipe is perfect for summer or anytime you need a summertime pick me up! Watermelon Scented Slime Recipe 2 bottles of clear school glue 1 cup of liquid starch pink liquid watercolors watermelon Jell-O mix green pom poms (optional) bucket or bowl … [Read more...]
Handprint Flower Pot Craft
Spring is in the air! And I know because pollen has covered everything in our yard. I cannot say I love how the pollen makes me feel but I do love seeing all the trees and flowers start to bloom. I just love flowers. Real, as well as the ones crafted with the kids--like this handprint flower pot craft! Mother's Day is coming up soon here for us so I wanted to make a flower craft with the kids. Something we could have fun doing … [Read more...]
50+ Ways to Play Learn & Craft with Plastic Eggs
Plastic Easter eggs can be used for more than just hiding on Easter morning. We found more than 50 fun ways to play, learn and craft with plastic eggs! I'm sure you don't have the time try to all of these so I broke the activities into sections so you could quickly find an idea that will work for you! Egg Reading Activities Word Chunk Egg Spinners from Coffee Cups and Crayons Making Words Egg Hunt from Hands on : as we grow Make Your Name … [Read more...]
Simple Rainbow Sensory Bottle for Kids
So you want to drink your coffee? Before it gets cold? Ha! Your kiddos have other plans. That's why you need a rainbow sensory bottle. Make it in minutes and watch as the kids are occupied long enough for you to drink a cup of coffee! Rainbow Sensory Bottle A sensory bottle, or discovery bottle, is a plastic bottle filled with materials that will engage kids' senses. Which in turn stimulates their brain and gets them thinking! This rainbow … [Read more...]
Love Bug Footprint Puppet Craft
I can not resist making footprint keepsake art with my kids. Those sweet little feet will not stay like that for long. So while they are little and enjoy crafting with mom we will make as many footprint and handprint keepsakes as we can. With Valentine's Day coming up we made a love bug footprint puppet craft. The kids and I just love how cute they turned out! Love Bug Footprint Puppet Craft Footprint Craft Supplies: pink and purple … [Read more...]
Love Boat Valentine Card Holder Craft
Valentine's Day is such a fun time to craft with kids! They can make homemade cards and presents for friends and family and create their own valentine card holder to store all of the cards they receive. All three of my kids need to make a valentine mailbox for school so we have been busy creating this weekend. My daughter decided she wanted to make a love boat valentine box this year! Valentine Card Holder empty tissue or shoe … [Read more...]
