I love, love, love the fall. And my kids love playdough (what kid doesn’t?). I love that my kids love playdough (well, kind of); it’s such a great sensory activity that can be incorporated into many learning activities. But it can be a little messy, which I’m not a fun of. After we clean up […]
Ten Apples Up On Top Story Time Activities
I apologize for skipping last month’s story time, but we had quite a few unexpected events that happened and something just had to give. So I’m back this month with what should have been July’s story time and the last story time post of round two. I stayed on the Dr. Seuss theme from June and […]
Emoji Bath Bombs
Emojis are a current sign of the times. Never would I have thought that we would be communicating using little yellow faces with a wide range of expressions! I do admit, some of them are cute and I do use a handful of them in texts and on Facebook. And I only use a few […]
One Fish, Two Fish, Red Fish, Blue Fish Story Time Activities
The story time selection for June is One Fish, Two Fish, Red Fish, Blue Fish by Dr. Seuss. Counting Game from Mama Miss Yogurt Snack from Fun Learning Ideas Math & Literacy Printable Pack from Totschooling Sensory Science Bin from Parenting Chaos Cupcake Liner Craft from I Heart Crafty Things Origami Fish Craft from Artsy Craftsy […]
Cute DIY Magnets Kids Can Make
Here is a very simple craft that can be done by a wide range of ages. It’s also very versatile; kids can create magnets that showcase their interests and style. Supplies needs: Clear Glass Stones Adhesive Magnetic Buttons Clear Glue Paper, multi colors and designs Googly Eyes Stickers Directions: First trace circles using the stones […]
Simple Cardboard Tube Flower Craft
With springtime comes flowers. With Mother’s Day comes flowers. And my girls are at that age where they are totally into crafts, so we whipped up these simple flowers out of some construction paper and empty toilet paper rolls. They are my kind of flowers because they don’t require care, they don’t die, and they […]
Bubble Paint Flowers Craft for Kids
My favorite flower in the whole wide world is the hydrangea. I love the big blooms and the different colors that blend together so perfectly. My problem is my less-than-green thumb. So I highly discourage my husband and children from giving me plants, because I am guaranteed to kill them in a shockingly short period […]
Brown Bear, Brown Bear Story Time Activities
This month’s story time activities all center around the book Brown Bear, Brown Bear What Do You See? by Bill Martin Jr. *See all Story Time posts here. Printable Card Pack from A Moment in Our World Story Telling Stones from Montessori Beginnings Brown Bear Slime from Preschool Powol Packets Button Snake Retelling from I […]
Craft Stick Napkin Holder
If you are looking for a simple craft to make with your kids, this one is not only easy to make, but is also functional. It would make a great gift for Mother’s Day, a birthday, or Grandparents Day. Craft Stick Napkin Holder Supplies: 38 wood craft sticks decorative washi tape adhesive craft letters hot […]
Cute & Creative Flower Crafts for Kids
Flowers make a wonderful gift. But unfortunately they don’t last very long. Instead, consider making your own flowers. Not only will you have fun making them, but these heartfelt keepsakes will brighten the receiver’s day, or rather days, much longer than a bouquet of fresh flowers can. Here are some cute flower craft ideas that […]
