Most Easter egg hunts have been canceled as the world deals with a global pandemic. This social distancing egg hunt activity is a fun way to foster community while maintaining social distancing. Be sure to scroll down to get your free printable coloring page too! Here’s how a social distancing egg hunt works: Share this […]
Creative Activities for Staying at Home with Kids (and FREE Printables)
March 19, 2020 by
Hello, friends, I know times are uncertain and many are facing difficult decisions. Many of you have reached out asking for ideas about what to do with the kids while staying home. Here are our favorite resources for creative stay-at-home activities, and lots of learning fun too. You’ll find several free printables, and we use […]
Dog Crafts for Kids to Make (EASY)
February 8, 2020 by
These dog crafts for kids are easy to make with just a few materials you probably already have on-hand at home. Below you’ll find ideas for paper bag dog puppets, keepsake puppy photo frames, and more to celebrate your four-legged friends! Here are some of our favorites: 1. We love ALL the Easy Dog DIY […]
How to Make a Heart Out of Paper
January 31, 2020 by
There are lots of ways to make a heart out of paper. This is one of my favorite methods for making paper hearts, and it is easy to do! All you need is a sheet of paper, scissors, and some double-sided tape. These paper hearts would look colorful and fun hanging from the ceiling in […]
Thanksgiving Charades Game for Kids (Printable)
November 26, 2019 by
Are you excited for Thanksgiving? The feast? The fun?? Here’s a simple game or icebreaker activity to play with family and friends for Thanksgiving! Just download the Thanksgiving Charades Game printable and play. This game is sure to lead to lots of good laughs! It is quick and easy to play too. Tip – You […]
Dala Horse Ornaments with Printable Template
November 25, 2019 by
These Dala horse ornaments pay tribute to the traditional Swedish handicraft with one important difference. Rather than being carved from wood, these Dala horse ornaments are made from paper using a free printable template that I’m sharing with you (for personal use only, please)! You can print and decorate the horses however you would like. […]
Gratitude Game for Kids (Printable)
November 24, 2019 by
Here’s a gratitude game for kids that is simple and fun to play! With the help of a printable template, you can easily download, print out the game, and you can play with two or more players. This is a great icebreaker activity to try with the kids on Thanksgiving or any time you are […]
How to make a God’s eye with 2 sticks
November 2, 2019 by
Learning how to make a God’s eye craft is a great way to introduce weaving to young kids! The results are impressive and the God’s eye crafts can be used as festive ornaments for any holiday. These can be as simple or as complicated as you would like, however, to keep things easy for this […]
Spider Web Ornaments Halloween Craft
October 28, 2019 by
These spider web ornaments are perfect for a last-minute crafting activity for Halloween! They are very quick and easy to make. Why not craft up a bunch of these and string them together to make a festive garland for your next Halloween party? Scroll down for a materials list and a detailed step by step […]
The Best Spider Crafts for Kids
October 16, 2019 by
These spider crafts for kids are so much fun to do for Halloween! These projects are sure to add an element of spookiness to your Halloween decor. They would be a spooktacular addition to any Halloween party too! Here are some of our favorite spider crafts for kids: Creepy Crawly Placemats Here’s a festive Halloween […]
Fall Art Projects Kids Can Make With Stunning Results
October 8, 2019 by
Autumn can be full of inspiration for budding artists to create lots of colorful art! Here are some of our favorite ideas for Fall art projects kids can make. Below you will find project ideas for kids of all ages with effective techniques that can create stunning results. When finished, be sure to display your […]
Halloween Pretend Play – Witch’s Workshop
October 4, 2019 by
This Witch’s Workshop is an easy way to foster lots of creative Halloween pretend play! You can use vinegar and baking soda to create potions, measure and weigh toy spiders, or read Halloween stories together for “research”. Here are a few ideas to create a spooktacular witch’s workshop of your own! To make a witch’s […]
Easy Spider Craft for Kids to Make
October 2, 2019 by
Here’s an easy spider craft for kids using chenille stems and soda tabs! These spiders are quick and fun to make. This spider craft would add a bit of creepy and spooktacular decor for any Halloween party. Or use them as a prop to act out the Itsy Bitsy Spider song. Since this spider craft […]
Easy Halloween Treats Kids Can Make
October 1, 2019 by
Looking for super EASY Halloween treats kids can make? Here are three fun ideas that use items you probably already have in your pantry! These treats would be perfect to give to family or friends. They would make spooktacular Halloween party treats too! To make Snot on a Stick, you will need: pretzel rods green […]
Easy Halloween Art Project for Kids
September 30, 2019 by
Here is an easy Halloween art project for kids using chalk pastels and black construction paper. You could use several different Halloween-themed subjects for these silhouettes, including bats, cats, spiders, witches, and more! Use pre-cut shapes available at any craft store, or cut out your own creations. Here are instructions to make this easy Halloween […]
Easy Paper Projects Book!
September 5, 2019 by
Exciting news!! If you enjoy crafting with paper, you will love Maggy Woodley’s NEW book, Easy Paper Projects! Easy Paper Projects is scheduled to be released on September 10, 2019, but you can pre-order your copy now. Here are just a few of the things we love about Maggy’s new book! Why We Love Easy […]
Best Sand Toys for Kids
August 13, 2019 by
The best sand toys for kids can inspire hours of imaginative playtime fun for kids! These sand toys foster lots of time outdoors too. Whether it’s a trip to the beach, or a simple sandbox or sand table in your yard, these sand toys are sure to bring plenty of smiles! Know any kids celebrating […]
4th of July Paper Plate Craft
July 2, 2019 by
This 4th of July paper plate craft was a big hit with my kids! Not only did the kids enjoy coloring in this beautiful template from Mrs. Mactivity, but I was also able to sneak in a bit of writing practice for them over the Summer. No time to color? Use the colored version of […]
