You need a solution for your kids' boredom. You just want 5 minutes to go to the bathroom by yourself. Or not hear anymore whining. You need to make slime. Actually you need to take that one step further and make melted snowman slime. Trust me. Slime is the answer. It's great for rainy days. Cranky kids. Sick days. Party favors. Play dates. <--You get the idea. It's awesome. With 3 young kids at home I am always on the lookout for … [Read more...]
DIY Christmas Tree Footprint Gift Bags
Oh Christmas tree, oh Christmas tree...I cannot help but think of that song while I sit here looking at these DIY Christmas Tree Footprint Gift Bags. Tis the season for Christmas crafts at my house. It is one of my favorite times of the year to craft with my children. There are so many wonderful Christmas crafts you can make with the kids. I really love that this craft is also a gift bag we can share with family and friends. We had a lot of fun … [Read more...]
Popsicle Stick Christmas Tree Craft
Popsicle Sticks! This Popsicle Stick Christmas Tree craft was fun to make with my kids. We love looking through the craft closet and pulling out the buttons, pom poms... and seeing what we can create. With Christmas coming up fast I thought an ornament craft would be perfect. Not to mention my kids have a little Christmas tree up year round in their room so we already had a tree to decorate! Popsicle Sticks are a cheap and easy craft supply to … [Read more...]
20+ Pumpkin Activities for Kids
Pumpkin activities are so much fun in the fall--for kids and grown-ups! Here are some great pumpkin activities for kids that you can use for Halloween, for Thanksgiving, or just because they are tons of fun! Pumpkin Activities for Kids: Pumpkin Pie Play Dough Glow in the Dark Painted Pumpkins from Inspiration Laboratories Fingerprint Pumpkins from All Things Kids Pumpkin Activities for Babies from The Educators' Spin On It … [Read more...]
Best Boredom Buster Ever: I SPY Busy Bag
Are you looking for the best boredom buster ever? You've come to the right place. Admittedly, we do have an enormous collection of creative busy bags for kids. There is something for everyone and every season. But maybe one of the following applies to you. A. You can never have enough busy bags to keep your kids...well.... busy. Or... B. You forgot to put together a busy bag for the day and you just need to print something out. Like 5 … [Read more...]
Fall Tree Math Craft
This fall tree math craft is a fun way to celebrate the colors of fall with a math theme. We made this triangle tree using colored tissue paper while working on math concepts of triangle shapes with my preschooler, but this math activity could definitely be modified for the older child who is learning about different types of triangles. Add this math activity to your fall fun this season for a learning experience that the kids will … [Read more...]
Washing Farm Animal Sensory Bin
The secret to happy, engaged kids is sometimes as easy as filling a bin with water for them to play in. With all of the super cool activities all over the internet it's the simplest ones that kids gravitate to again and again. Which is great for parents and teachers--who doesn't love a low prep activity? I know I do! This simple farm animal sensory bin can be set up in minutes and is irresistible--the kids will be begging for a turn as soon … [Read more...]
Brown Bear Puppet Craft
Brown Bear, Brown Bear What Do You See? by Bill Martin Jr. and Eric Carle is one of our family's favorite books. We own multiple copies and every single one is well-worn because we've read them so many times. It's cute and catchy story and great for young readers. This simple brown bear puppet craft is the perfect compliment to the story and easy enough for younger ones to help make. Brown Bear Puppet Craft brown construction paper (we used … [Read more...]
