Looking for a cute DIY gift idea for St. Patrick’s Day? This Catch a Leprechaun Kit would be a great surprise for any kid, and may encourage plenty of imaginative playtime fun too! The kids and I put one together to mail to their cousins. Who knows? Maybe they’ll manage to catch one of those sneaky leprechauns […]
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St. Patrick’s Day Role Play
March 9, 2015 by
This idea for St. Patrick’s Day role play is festive and fun! Added bonus, you can easily sneak in some Math practice too. Welcome to the Clover Café! We serve the luckiest lunches you ever did see. With just a few items from the dollar store and a few of our favorite stuffed animal friends, […]
Ways to Play Spring Calendar 2015
March 3, 2015 by
Here’s a super convenient list of things to do with the kids this Spring, outlined in a handy calendar printable! Each week from March through May includes 3-4 activities, most of which use common household items you probably already have on-hand. Yay for simple and fun Spring activities!!! Ways to Play Spring 2015 Calendar Printable Includes activities and […]
Chinese New Year Crafts and Activities
February 19, 2015 by
These Chinese New Year crafts and activities are simple to set up and fun to do together with the kids! My kids (ages 6 and 10) share a fascination with China, so these activities were a big hit with them! Who knows? These festive crafts may even bring you a bit of good luck! Chinese Character […]
Last Minute Valentine Ideas for Kids
February 13, 2015 by
These last minute Valentine ideas for kids are simple and easy to put together, but they are BIG on love! I love to use things we already have on-hand like wrapping paper, felt, heart cookie cutters, and brown paper bags to make fun Valentine activities for us to enjoy together. Celebrating Valentine’s Day doesn’t have […]
Groundhog Day Craft
February 2, 2015 by
This Groundhog Day craft for kids is simple for them to make, and uses supplies you probably already have on-hand. Perfect for some last-minute fun to celebrate Groundhog Day! My kids enjoyed using a flashlight with these brown bag puppets to recreate the scene as Punxutawney saw his shadow to predict 6 more weeks of […]
Simple Winter Matching Game
January 13, 2015 by
Here is a cute free printable Winter matching game to keep the kids busy on a snow day, or anytime you need a quick little activity! This game works well for a wide age range of kids. Younger kids may enjoy matching the cards while they are shuffled and facing up, and older kids can […]
5 Little Snowmen Finger Puppet Craft
January 9, 2015 by
This 5 Little Snowmen craft and action rhyme was such a hit with my kids! They have been singing the song and playing with this cute puppet set all afternoon! It is such an easy and quick craft to do, especially on a cold or snowy day. Plus, it’s a great way to sneak in […]
Ways to Play Winter Calendar 2015
January 5, 2015 by
Here’s a super convenient list of things to do with the kids this Winter, outlined in a handy calendar printable! Each week from January through March includes 3-4 activities, most of which use common household items you probably already have on-hand. Yay for simple and fun Winter activities!!! Ways to Play Winter Calendar 2015 Printable: Includes activities […]
How to Make a Paper Snowflake Kit
January 2, 2015 by
Paper snowflakes are such a wonderful classic Winter craft to make together with the kids. These paper snowflake kits are the perfect way to ensure all of the materials you need are in one place to inspire plenty of Winter crafting fun! These would be a great simple gift idea too! Don’t forget to print […]
Things to Do in Winter with Kids
December 13, 2014 by
Here is a super convenient list of things to do in Winter with kids during the holiday break, outlined in a handy ebooklet printable! This adorable ebooklet features ONE DOZEN of our most popular holiday crafts, recipes, and activities from Inner Child Fun Media sites. Each project features beautiful photos, detailed instructions, and helpful supply lists. Most of these projects use common […]
Halloween Activity: Play Dough Spiders
October 27, 2014 by
This Halloween activity for kids is quick and easy to set up using whatever leftover craft materials you happen to have on-hand! These play dough spiders would be a great activity for a Halloween party, or even just a bit of festive fun on a rainy day. To make your own invitation to create play […]
5 Tips for Hosting a Pumpkin Painting Party
October 20, 2014 by
Every year (but one) for the past five years we have held a Paint your own Pumpkin Party. It’s a fun, non-birthday, reason for us to gather together with our friends during our favorite season. We hold the party outside and enjoy the crunch of leaves under our feet and the cool autumn breezes. It’s […]
Rainy Day Fun — Paper Bag Houses
October 17, 2014 by
This invitation to create paper bag houses is so much fun to explore, and super simple to set up! It’s a great after school activity, and perfect for when you need a bit of rainy day fun. My kids loved designing their paper bag houses to create a colorful village, then spent the rest of […]
Teaching Kids About Fire Safety
October 10, 2014 by
I am so excited to share a new free app with you that is designed to make teaching kids about fire safety a fun and engaging process! Sparky and the Case of the Missing Smoke Alarms app is available for both iOS and Andriod devices. It’s free, easy to install, and super fun for the kids […]
Puzzles and Pajamas Picnic
September 25, 2014 by
Hosting a puzzles and pajamas picnic is such a fun and special way for the kids to enjoy an afternoon snack and make the most of a rainy afternoon! A big thank you to our friends at Melissa & Doug for sponsoring today’s creative play idea. This puzzles and pajamas picnic is very simple to […]
5 Steps to a Calmer Before School Morning Routine
September 22, 2014 by
Mornings before school are notorious for being rushed and hectic, but with just a bit of prior planning you may be able to enjoy a calmer before school morning routine that sets the family up for a successful day. Here are some of our favorite tips for a calmer before school morning routine and a […]
The Best Quick and Easy Crafts for Summer
August 13, 2014 by
These quick and easy crafts for Summer are so much fun to make, and they will help you make the most of your time with the kids over these next couple of days! All of these use common household items you probably already have on-hand, and they are simple to set up. Yay for simple and fun […]
