Have you ever put on a puppet show with the kids? We’ve done it a few times and they always had a blast with their puppet characters. We’d usually have rehearsed lines in advance, but someone always wanted to improvise and take the story in a different direction. Which is part of the fun! WhenKeep Reading…
When I was little, one of my very favorite movies was Disney’s Robin Hood. You know, the one with the foxes. Actually, I think fox Robin Hood might have been one of my very first crushes. (Please tell me I’m not alone in this.) Ever since then, I’ve had a soft spot for foxes. SoKeep Reading…
Have you ever gone on a craft supply shopping spree? And then realized that you have way too much of something? I have. When we first moved into our present house, I learned about a simple way to add color to your bedroom walls – scrapbook paper! Naturally, I bought tons of it. Which leftKeep Reading…
I love to make paper bag animal crafts with the kids. You only need a few supplies (that you probably already have) and they’re a snap to make! Perfect for the not-so-crafty among us. Ahem…like myself. So, with fall approaching, I thought it would be fun to share an easy paper bag fox craft forKeep Reading…
Since fall finally made its appearance down here in the South, we decided to round up some of the fall leaves in our yard and make a garland. I’ll admit: I’m not really one for home decor. I didn’t learn much about it as a child and I’ve been a tad stubborn about doing itKeep Reading…
Nothing says “fall” like apples. We don’t really start to see apples on trees around here until late August, but I wanted to start planning some of our fall crafts as early as possible this year. And that’s why I’ve rounded up over 75 adorable and easy apple crafts for kids to make! Apples are associatedKeep Reading…
It’s still warm where we are. (It’s the South. It’ll be warm through November.) But I simply cannot wait for fall. I love fall. It’s easily my very favoritest time of year. And one of the best parts of fall is ripe, juicy apples! So for our latest coffee filter craft project, I’m sharing aKeep Reading…
I know it’s still technically summer, but school in our area starts next week, so we’re fully in the back to school spirit around here. And that means school shopping, open house events, and weeknight meal planning – all of which I’ve been frantically doing for the last couple of days. Our kids are prettyKeep Reading…
Do your kids like ladybugs? Mine have a love/hate relationship with them. Years ago, our oldest daughter was playing in the backyard when a ladybug flew onto her shirt. Her blood-curdling scream was loud enough to be heard in the next county. I’m almost sure of it. I tried to calm her down and showKeep Reading…
A few years ago, we got to visit the Georgia Aquarium. It was incredible. The kids gathered around each display to look at amazing sea creatures, from Beluga whales to otters. Some of the animals that caught my eye, though, were the jellyfish. I had never seen them up close before and I’d only everKeep Reading…
Summer is my favorite time of year. By far. But it’s also the time when the kids and I are most relaxed with our learning. Even though we have school year-round, we tend to take it easy during the summer months. It gives us more time for the beach (a requirement each year). So it’sKeep Reading…
Summer is almost here! And that means only one thing: It’s time to head back to the beach. The beach is basically my second home. If I could spend the rest of my life on the sand, I’d be happy. I even love beach creatures, like crabs. They’re very closely related to spiders, so they’reKeep Reading…
My kids love, absolutely love playing with slime. Judging by the most popular YouTube videos for kids, they’re not alone. Making slime is one of the most popular activities for kids these days. There are so many great slime recipes to try. But, since we’re slowly coming into summer (yay!), I thought it would beKeep Reading…
Charlotte’s Web is one of the books that I automatically associate with childhood. I listened to it read aloud in elementary school (third grade, I think) and I read it myself so many times I lost count. When our six-year-old and I started reading it as part of our BookShark Level 1 curriculum, she discoveredKeep Reading…
Winter is not my favorite season. Snow is beautiful, but I cannot abide cold weather. I simply cannot. Which makes winter the best season of all for crafting! And that’s why I love this super cute and easy pinecone snowman craft for kids! This is an awesome art activity for a cold winter day, sinceKeep Reading…
I just love making crafts during the fall. There’s something about the cooler air, warmer clothing, and changing colors that makes even me (a non-crafty person) feel like creating. And it has the same affect on my kids! This year, though, I wanted to share more of the actual fall season with the kids, whichKeep Reading…
Kids are just totally fascinated with sharks. (I can’t lie. Many of us adults are too.) They’re incredible sea creatures and they’re near the top of the food chain, so they’re basically the bosses of the ocean. Unless an orca whale comes along, that is. Every year, Shark Week is a big event for lotsKeep Reading…
With the weather warming up, it’s the perfect time of year to head outside with the kids! Now that we’re sharing more simple crafts with our little ones, we’ve found that natural materials make the perfect art medium. There are so many ways to use nature to create art. After all, nature is already aKeep Reading…
I love preschool crafts. There’s just something about getting tiny hands involved in making art that is too adorable for words. Plus, PreK crafts give preschoolers a chance to work on fine motor skills, color recognition, shapes, themes, and more! And that’s why I thought it would be cool to find some easy PreK beach craftsKeep Reading…
I’m not a big fan of insects, especially the ones that try to sneak into your house when the weather gets warm. I mean, if Mr. Centipede is willing to chip in on the mortgage, I might be open to it. Otherwise, that’s a no from me. But I do love butterflies. It’s wonderful toKeep Reading…
Can you feel it? That’s summer in the air! We’ve had an unusually cold and rainy spring here and I’m so psyched to finally see the sun again. Naturally, I had to find a list of easy sun crafts that would be perfect for welcoming summer (finally)! When you’re working with preschoolers, these sun crafts wouldKeep Reading…
