At the end of every school year the classes at our preschool celebrate with a luau party! The kids make leis and grass skirts and have a lot of fun. There aren't a ton of luau crafts out there so I though I'd share this cute Hula Monkey Puppet that my friend came up with for the kids to make! Hula Monkey Puppet Supplies: paper bag foam flower stickers tissue paper big googly eyes card stock (whatever colors you want your monkey to … [Read more...]
Twisty CD Action Art
My kids love to move and create which is why the new book Action Art by MaryAnn Kohl and Barbara Zabrowski has been on my radar since I first heard it was coming out! I was lucky enough to be sent a copy to review and to say I'm in love is an understatement. We couldn't wait to try the Twisty CD action art activity in the book and it was so much fun! Affiliate links included in this post. Process art has so many benefits for kids and … [Read more...]
Parrot Handprint Art Keepsake
This parrot handprint art keepsake is a cute way to capture a child's size and excitement. The colorful parrot will be sure to make a parent or grandparent smile when the see this art years after making it. The bright colors and fun project make this craft a winner for kids and parents! Parrot Handprint Art For this craft, you'll need a few materials: Red, yellow, blue, green, and orange washable paint Black permanent marker Brown … [Read more...]
Summer Snack Hack
Summer is meant for lazy days at the pool and lots of playtime. That's why I love life hacks. They're the little tips and tricks that make life easier so there's more time for fun. We spend a lot of time at the pool and the beach and this simple summer snack hack has definitely come in handy. It keeps our snacks (and other special items) totally dry. Plus it's earth friendly--make it once and use it again and again! Keeping things dry at the pool … [Read more...]
Farm Animal Dot to Dots
What better way to practice counting than to have some fun with these farm animal dot to dot pages? There are so many cool ways you can have your kids practice counting - because nothing beats learning through having fun! Printable Farm Animal Dot to Dots First kids get to practice their numbers as they connect the dots following numbers from 1 to 30 and from 1 to 35 and once they are done and the picture is revealed they can also color it! … [Read more...]
DIY Tin Can Stilts
Making and playing with DIY tin can stilts is so much fun--my kids have played with them for hours! There is nothing quite like the feeling of crafting your own toy. We were inspired by slow, old fashioned summers to create homemade tin can stilts--how cool would it be to take these to a town parade? DIY Tin Can Stilts Younger kids will need help from an older child or adult to make these tin can stilts. This … [Read more...]
Treasure Soaps for Kids
When my second child was about to have his first birthday party, my oldest and I made DIY soap as party favors. It was so much fun and easy to make. They were a big hit at the party and at my house. My kids loved bath time and washing their hands even more with their own soap. We have made more since but it has been awhile. I thought now was a good time to get our soap making supplies out and make some treasure soaps for kids. Great … [Read more...]
Sand Storytelling and Handwriting Table
Kids will love to create and practice handwriting with this Sand Storytelling Table. We made this sand table using sand from our backyard sandbox and our plastic children's picnic table for creative learning and fun. Practicing letters in a sensory surface is novel and fun for kids. Handwriting and Storytelling on a DIY Sand Table One afternoon recently, we poured a little sand onto our plastic picnic table. We had an instant sand table for … [Read more...]
