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...]
Gruffalo Party Food and Movie Night
We have been having so much fun with The Gruffalo and the Virtual Book Club for Kids this month! Our friends at The Gruffalo North America sent us a copy of The Gruffalo DVD (affiliate link) to watch so we decided to invite some friends over for a Gruffalo Movie Party! I came up with three Gruffalo themed snacks for the kids to try while they watched! The Gruffalo cupcakes were just chocolate frosted cupcakes with candy on top. The horns and … [Read more...]
Chalkboard Easter Eggs
I have been loving all of the fun egg decorating ideas for kids I've seen this year! One of my favorites was this idea from Super Mommy where she dipped her eggs in chalkboard paint. I wanted to try it with my kiddos, but I was worried that we wouldn't remember to get them back into the refrigerator. So instead of chalkboard painting eggs we used egg-shaped rocks! Genius, right? Now they can stay out year round and be used in any way the kids can … [Read more...]
Rainbow Outdoor Games for Preschool
My kids love to get outdoors and play. Since my 3 year old has been rainbow obsessed this week and we decided to add some rainbow-ness into some of our traditional outdoor games and came up with three fun ways to play. Rainbow May I? My older kids are so happy that my 3 year old can finally really play Mother May I? with them! We had painted a bunch of rainbow plates and used one of them to make a rainbow hat for Rainbow May I?!!! I drew two … [Read more...]
Christmas Fun: Holiday Ornament Exchange
The holidays are filled with exchanges...cookie exchanges, gift exchanges and ornament exchanges! We took part in the Christmas Ornament Challenge and Exchange hosted by Red Ted Art, Inspired by Family Mag, The Imagination Tree, and Mom to 2 Post Lil Divas and got a beautiful ornament in the mail! We were paired with All about the Whites who sent us this gorgeous Fabric Ornament Ball! Head to her site to see the instructions and check out her fun … [Read more...]
Fun Kids Craft: Upcycled Gingerbread House
This month's author for the Virtual Book Club for Kids is Jan Brett! We checked out a bunch of her books from our library and have had lots of fun reading them. My littlest one turns 3 on Saturday and is having a gingerbread themed party so, of course, the two Jan Brett books that got the most love were Gingerbread Baby and Gingerbread Friends! In Gingerbread Baby, Matti is a little boy who uses a special recipe to make his own Gingerbread Baby who … [Read more...]
