Make your own paint using common household items with the help of these recipes from the lovely Rachel of KidsActivitiesBlog.com (Thank you, Rachel!) If you haven’t already seen her site, it is loaded with plenty of inspiring crafts and activities for kids! Favorite Kids Craft Ideas Egg paint Fizzing sidewalk Paint – this paint is […]
Cooking is Learning
January 21, 2013 by
Getting your kids excited about learning could be as simple as getting them in the kitchen. I love this video from our contributing writer Jodie Fitz because it showcases how the simple act of cooking with your kids can present virtually limitless learning opportunities! After watching the video, you’re sure to be inspired to cook […]
Kid Art: Process-Based Valentines
January 18, 2013 by
Valentine’s Day is one of the best excuses to craft up special handmade gifts for the ones you love, and this invitation to create was a BIG hit here! Kids of all ages are sure to enjoy making Valentines with this process-based art project. To make your own process-based handmade Valentines, you will need a […]
No-Bake Winter Forest Treats
January 15, 2013 by
Do your kids like to decorate cookies, cupcakes, and other treats? Are you tired of all that baking? Need a kid-friendly activity that is super quick and easy?? Then these no-bake Winter treats are for you! I liked that this was easy to set up, kept the kids happily entertained for a long time, and […]
Inspiring Materials for Budding Artists
January 13, 2013 by
1. Jumbo Watercolor Paints — I love the simplicity of this set of watercolor paints, and how it encourages kids to experiment with color mixing. The large paint pans make painting easy for even the youngest artists. Ages 3 and up. 2. Artist Canvas Boards — Nothing makes a kid feel like a real artist […]
12 Best Learning Activities from 2012!
January 13, 2013 by
The contributors here at Inner Child Learning have chosen some of their best learning activities from 2012 to share. We hope that you’ll browse around and get to know us all a little better, and we look forward to sharing lots more this year! Baby Massage as an Opportunity for Early Play and Learning Rainbow […]
Learning in an Instant: Handwriting
January 12, 2013 by
As we head into the weekend, I wanted to share a super quick but effective learning activity you can do with the kids, or as we like to call it “Learning in an Instant”. For this simple handwriting activity, you will need a wipe off board and wipe off markers. Write your child’s name for […]
Cooking Light Magazine 2-for-1 Special
January 11, 2013 by
I wanted to let you know about a great subscription deal from our friends at Cooking Light magazine. I was lucky enough to be gifted with a subscription for many years now and it’s one of my all-time favorite magazines! Every issue of Cooking Light is full of easy and delicious recipes to make for […]
Make Your Own Paint!
January 11, 2013 by
Kids Craft: Make your own paint using eggs and chalk with the help of this guest post from the lovely Rachel of KidsActivitiesBlog.com (Thank you, Rachel!) If you haven’t already seen her site, it is loaded with plenty of inspiring crafts and activities for kids! Yup. Raw egg and the leftover bits from your chalk […]
10 Recommended Resources for Simplifying
January 7, 2013 by
With the New Year comes the opportunity for a fresh start! Here are some of our favorite resources to help you simplify and organize your household with tips to clean the clutter, organize your time, and foster relationships. I love tools that help me spend more quality time with my family. Wishing you all the […]
Hot Cocoa Bar
January 4, 2013 by
Happy Friday, friends! The kids have been extra good all week, and deserved an extra special treat. This little hot cocoa bar did just the trick! I wish you could have seen the looks on their faces when they saw this — pure delight! Just some homemade peppermint hot cocoa mix and a few toppings […]
Thank YOU!
January 2, 2013 by
Happy New Year, friends! We are looking forward to an amazing 2013, and already we have BIG plans for the year ahead. Thank you for such a great 2012!!! Thank you for all of your support, comments, and for the wonderful emails I have received. With 4.8 million page views, over 34,000 comments, and hundreds […]
Celebrating New Year’s Eve with Kids
December 30, 2012 by
Soon it will be time to ring in the New Year! This year I’ve put together some goody bags for the kids to open every hour as we count down to “midnight” (really it’s only 9pm our time, as we ring in the year with Rio, but you get the idea). These are just plain […]
Top 10 Posts of 2012
December 29, 2012 by
Hope you are enjoying a wonderful holiday, my friends! We are spending lots of time with family and friends, and cherishing these special moments together. I thought it would be a good time to reflect back on the last year, with a little list of our top 10 most popular posts from 2012. 10. DIY […]
Milk and Cookies for Santa
December 23, 2012 by
Do you ever wonder what really happens to the milk and cookies left out for Santa on Christmas Eve? These kids know all about it, and are sharing all the details in this adorable video from The Breakfast Project. (Hint: My daughter’s in the video!) You can watch it here.
10 Indoor Winter Fun Activities for Kids
December 19, 2012 by
For most kids, winter break is right around the corner. Need a few indoor activity ideas to keep the kids entertained at home? Here are some of our all-time favorite winter activities that only require a few common household items you probably already have on-hand. Yay for indoor fun that doesn’t require a trip to […]
Weekend Project: DIY Cardboard Firehouse
December 17, 2012 by
Looking for a handmade gift idea the kids will love? Ever wish to pay tribute to our amazing rescue workers? Need a crafty weekend project?? I made a cardboard firehouse for the kids last weekend, intended as a handmade Christmas gift, but… well… I just could not wait that long! It was a HUGE hit! […]
Quiet Time: Felt Gingerbread Cookies
December 12, 2012 by
I had a few sheets of inexpensive tan felt leftover from a previous project, so I cut them into gingerbread men shapes for the girls to decorate over and over again. It was a big hit around here! A few scraps of felt and some leftover ric-rack kept them happily entertained for a long […]
