These paper stars are simple to make and an awesome paper craft activity to keep your kids entertained for a long while. My kids love to make loads of these paper stars to string together as garlands or gifts for friends. This is a quick and easy paper craft to introduce kids to the world […]
Easy Crafts for Beginners
July 9, 2023 by
Are you ready to embark on a crafting adventure? Crafting is not only a fun and engaging activity, but it also offers a multitude of benefits for beginners of all ages. Whether you’re a parent looking to bond with your child or an individual exploring your creative side, these 15 easy crafts for beginners will […]
Free Printable Preschool Activity Packet
March 23, 2021 by
Exciting news! My NEW book Trucks, Cars, and Airplanes Preschool Activity Book is scheduled to be released everywhere books are sold on April 6, 2021, and is available for pre-order NOW! This is great news for families looking for some screen-free activities to keep the kids engaged and learning. I’m so happy to share this […]
Free Printable Animal Activity Packet for Kids 3-5
April 15, 2020 by
Exciting news! My First Animal Activity Book by Krissy Bonning-Gould is scheduled to be released everywhere books are sold on May 19, 2020, and is available for pre-order NOW! This is great news for families at home during the quarantine. I’m so happy to share this collection of free printables from the book with animal […]
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 […]
I Spy Thanksgiving Counting Game for Kids
November 22, 2019 by
Here’s an I Spy Thanksgiving counting 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 give to the kids to practice their counting skills. This is a great icebreaker activity to try with the kids on Thanksgiving Day! […]
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 […]
Outdoor Color Match Activity
May 15, 2019 by
This outdoor color match activity is a great way to introduce kids to different color hues and values while learning more about nature! The set up is super quick and easy, so you can enjoy the outdoors at a moment’s notice. I love how this outdoor color match activity encourages kids to observe slight variations […]
Thanksgiving Turkey Craft (EASY)
November 5, 2018 by
This Thanksgiving turkey craft is easy to make thanks to the free printable template! This is a great quick craft to have on-hand for the kids to enjoy. Just print and craft! Use colored pencils or crayons to decorate this turkey craft however you would like. To make this Thanksgiving turkey craft, you will need: […]
Top Secret Spy Writing Mission Activity Cards
July 3, 2018 by
These top secret spy writing activities for kids are a great way to sneak in a little writing practice! My kids enjoyed creating their own poems in invisible ink, writing coded messages to friends, coming up with lists of their top must-have spy gadgets, and more! Be sure to scroll down to get your free […]
The Best Fire Safety Activities for Kids
October 13, 2017 by
Disclosure: This is a post sponsored by the National Fire Protection Association and Sparky.org. October is Fire Prevention Month! This is a great opportunity to review important fire safety activities in your home or classroom. I am so excited to share that the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) provides teachers and parents with free resources […]
Favorite Watercolor Projects for Kids
May 15, 2017 by
Disclosure: I’m sharing #Tide in my life as part of a Tide sponsored series for Socialstars™. All opinions are my own. These watercolor projects for kids are great for rainy days, or anytime you need a bit of colorful fun! They are simple to set up, and use common household items you probably already have […]
How to Make Paper Fortune Tellers
October 21, 2016 by
These paper fortune tellers are a great craft for a little rainy day fun or for celebrating the arrival of the new year! Kids can work on developing fine-motor skills, and listening carefully to instructions. For students in grade 1 or above, this would be a fun project as part of a new year’s eve celebration […]
Letters to Santa!
December 9, 2015 by
Writing letters to Santa is such a fun Christmas tradition, and there are plenty of opportunities for learning too! For the past couple of years, I have picked one day in early December for the kids to write their letters to Santa as one of our first advent activities. I love surprising them with this […]
Leaf Maze!
November 9, 2015 by
Need a fun and quick activity to keep the kids busy this Fall while they burn off some extra energy? Do you have a yard full of leaves? If so, a leaf maze can turn an ordinary yard full of leaves into an instant Autumn obstacle course! Emily (age 11) created this leaf maze as a […]
5 Fun Ways to Practice Spelling Words
September 29, 2015 by
These fun ways to practice spelling words make studying something my second grader looks forward to every week! These ideas are all super quick and easy to set up. Many times I set things up as an invitation to study on our kitchen table for when the kids come home from school. Not only are […]
Simple Kitchen Science Experiments
August 31, 2015 by
These simple kitchen science experiments are fun to do and encourage kids to practice their observational skills, form a hypothesis, and record their results! The best part is they use common household materials you probably already have on-hand. A big thank you to our friends at Netflix for sponsoring today’s science experiments and for providing us […]
Learning Fun for Back to School
August 13, 2015 by
These activities for learning fun are perfect to help prepare the kids for back to school! With just a few more days of Summer vacation left, now would be a great time to add a bit of learning to your morning routine. I love how these learning activities are simple to set up, quick to do, and my kids […]
