This easy frozen science activity will keep kids cool on hot days, and extension activities give them something to do while resting in the shade. The girl wanted to be outside all day during spring break, but she was sweltering. She didn’t know what to do. I wasn’t too excited about being outside, either, with […]
Scratch Art Valentine Lunchbox Notes
Have you ever made your own scratch art paper? It’s a little time consuming, but it’s really fun to make and use. I made up some recently to use as scratch art valentine lunch box notes, but you can use it for regular art or to make your own valentines for other people as well. […]
Winter Break Activities for Kids
These winter break activities for kids are a great way to avoid the kids saying “I’m bored” over the school holidays. They will give you things to give them to do while you’re wrapping presents (assuming they don’t help with that) or getting the meals ready (ditto). This year for the girl I did something […]
How to Make A Christmas Storytelling Tin
Storytelling is kind of a big thing in our family. The girl used to get nightly made up bedtime stories (from husband, not me, I’m not great at on-the-spot storytelling), we have always read a lot and she has liked to make her own books with “stories” in them since probably before she could even […]
Keep Quick Crafts for Kids on Hand with Stuck on Fun
There are so many fun crafty books out there, and they make great gifts for creative kids or things to have on hand for down time during holiday breaks from school or while the turkey is cooking. My daughter, who is 7, was really excited to play with (affiliate link ahead) Stuck on Fun: Play […]
Found-Object Snowman Activity
I’m so excited to be a part of the Christmas Book + Craft Ideas for Children Series! This series of posts connects holiday-themed books to easy activities you can do with your kids. Build an advent calendar around these books and you’ll have a month full of activities to get you ready for Christmas. Or […]
Yarn Craft Basket and Books for Kids
When I learned about All Done Monkey’s 31 Days of ABC series, I knew I needed to handle Y so I could talk about ways to play with yarn with kids. The girl has been immersed in yarn her whole life, but she is always excited when I make a project or an activity basket […]