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 […]
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5 Benefits Of A Weaving Loom & A Potholder Loom Kit Review
Children thrive when they play with simple, earth-friendly toys that inspire the imagination and spark long sessions of creative play. Natural toys are great for kids and for the environment. A weaving loom is one such toy that helps inspire creativity, problem solving, patience, and self-confidence. Today, I am reviewing a high quality potholder loom kit […]
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 […]
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 […]
Benefits Of Arts And Crafts For Kids
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 […]
Tips For Fast Pinewood Derby Car Designs
My son has been in Cub Scouts since Kindergarten (it is for children in grades K-5). I enrolled him because I knew that he would learn lots of great skills. As it turns out, he loves Cub Scouts! He not only has fun, he also learns skills to help him do things himself, he picks […]
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 several plastic bottle crafts […]