Well, it's fall y'all. There are still hot days but see signs of fall coming all around and the leaves are already starting to drop! September 23 marked the first official day of fall this year. I always look forward to the crisp, cool air that feels so fresh and exhilarating after the stifling heat of August. As a fun way to welcome the new season into our home, my kids and I … [Read more...] about Preschool Placemat Craft With Fall Leaves
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Bunny Toilet Paper Tube Crafts- Easter Treat Holders
Are you counting down the days till Easter? These fun and simple Easter treat holders are just an adorable way to dole out treats to your kids or to make a big bunch up for classroom treats. My favorite craft projects are those in which we can upcycle something that would otherwise be tossed out into something that is cute and functional. These bunny toilet paper tube crafts … [Read more...] about Bunny Toilet Paper Tube Crafts- Easter Treat Holders
Shamrock Necklace St. Patrick’s Day Craft For Kids
Doing a craft with your children around a holiday, like St. Patrick's Day, helps to make their day extra special. Not only do crafts provide a fun project and pretty result, they also give you the opportunity to teach your children about the day’s history while sparking their creativity. When making this salt dough shamrock craft, your children will learn about measuring, … [Read more...] about Shamrock Necklace St. Patrick’s Day Craft For Kids
Fun Valentine’s Day Crafts For Preschoolers
Crafts are so much fun! Did you know that crafts are useful for preschoolers too? As Colorific puts it, "Craft projects involve a mix of manipulation, identifying shapes and sizes, moulding, drawing, painting, gluing, cutting, creating and making things which all help developing children's fine motor skills." Crafts are also a great way to encourage creativity … [Read more...] about Fun Valentine’s Day Crafts For Preschoolers
Groundhog Day Craft- How To Make a Groundhog Puppet
It’s that time of year again. Today, Punxsutawney Phil, the groundhog, will emerge from his condo in the ground and peek out at his surroundings. If he sees his shadow, winter will last another 6 weeks. If not, spring is coming early! Mammalian meteorology aside, Groundhog Day is a great time to have fun, especially with the kids. It’s unique because it’s not a holiday per se, … [Read more...] about Groundhog Day Craft- How To Make a Groundhog Puppet
Benefits Of Arts And Crafts In Early Childhood
Getting your kids involved in art is a great way to teach them to think creatively, learn to entertain themselves, and to pick up random useful life skills. Everything from drawing on paper with crayons to building mud sculptures in the yard has its own merits. Here are the major arts and crafts mediums that you can involve your child in. You might be surprised at just how much … [Read more...] about Benefits Of Arts And Crafts In Early Childhood
Cool Plastic Bottle Crafts For Kids
Rather than sending your used plastic bottles to the recycling bin, gather your children and come up with a list of clever ways to reuse them as free craft material. Once you start brainstorming, you’ll soon realize there are endless creative ways to repurpose them. To help inspire you, I’ve included five plastic bottle crafts for kids to get you started. 6 Fun Plastic … [Read more...] about Cool Plastic Bottle Crafts For Kids