It’s summer time again and the birds are singing! Show your little one to enjoy nature by making their very own bird feeder. This simple pinecone craft will be a treat not only your child, but the local birds as well! We have lots of pinecones to choose from in our neighborhood, so it’s like […]
Here’s a fun way to impress your kiddos with some science knowledge! Just take a tea bag, (you’ll need one that is paper based, bags that are fiber won’t work) removed the staple, open the bag, dump out the contents and set the top on fire! The fire creates hot air at the top of […]
Spelling tests are commonplace for grade school children. Your child may practice for their spelling tests by making flashcards or spelling the words out loud. With the BUMP activity, you can get the whole family involved, making study time and spelling tests more fun! Supplies: · A few sheets of paper · Pencil · Small brown paper sack […]
If your son is anything like mine he loves collecting cars, so I’ve incorporated them into our learning playtime. It’s time to bring the cars and trucks out and have some fun! Activity One: Have your child use their cars to form letters of the alphabet. “A” for Apple, “B” for boy, and so on and […]
This year make Mother’s Day more special with a cute flower pen craft everyone can do together. With very little supplies you and your family will be making these flower pens in no time. Supplies Needed: – Package of pens any color(s) – Silk flowers – Washi tape or green crafting tape – Construction paper, card stock paper, […]
Your children will love passing secret notes with this invisible ink trick! It’s a creative and easy way to take drawing to the next level, and the kiddos will jump with joy watching their messages magically appear. Supplies: White paper Lemon juice Bowl Q-tips This is the wonderful part, after pouring some lemon juice into […]
Do you have young children who are learning how to speak and spell? This rhyming scavenger hunt is a fun backyard game during the summer, and most of these items you’ll likely have at home. Materials Needed: -4 Hula Hoops – A pack of plastic disposable plates -Sharpie of any color Take your sharpie and […]
It’s important to teach our children the value of money at a young age, so they grow up to be smart with their earnings. This banking activity is a fun way to teach your young child about the worth of different coins, and is also beneficial for developing simple math skills. What you will need: […]
Easter is almost here! For our family, it means dressing in our Sunday best and celebrating together with family and friends. Here is an Easter craft you and your daughter, granddaughter, niece, cousin or any young lady would enjoy making, and you get to wear them after words for Easter dinner or the next tea party! Materials: […]
The holidays are a great time to engage in quality time with our children, and nothing says family time like doing arts and crafts together. This paper Easter bunny is a perfect way to spark your child’s artistic side while spending some cherished time with them. Supplies: · 2 small paper plates · 2 cotton balls · 1 […]
