Are your kids fascinated by the Olympics? Recently, we made a colorful Kids Olympic Games Craft using tissue paper and glue. This is one of those summer activities for kids that you can do all year round. This activity is fun but messy, so I'll be sharing some quick cleaning tips in addition to a tutorial to […]
Cupcake Recipes to Make with Kids
Around here, cupcakes are not just for birthdays. We make them anytime the mood strikes. They make easy desserts and are the perfect thing to bake with kids. These Cupcake Recipes to Make with Kids are as delicious as they are easy. When you cook together, kids can learn so many things. They can practice […]
Fine Motor Skills Water Art
Are you looking for fun activities for fine motor skills that don't take a ton of setup time? Then this Fine Motor Skills Water Art activity is right up your alley. Kids can set up most of the activity themselves. This art activity combines creativity with fine motor skills which makes it perfect for little ones who are […]
Southwestern Style RITZ
Are you looking for some new and fun ways to snack? Maybe you have guests coming over and you want to serve something simple that will please everyone. Or maybe you're just looking for party appetizer ideas that you can enjoy while spending quality time with your family. These Southwestern Style RITZ are an easy-to-prepare […]
Tape Resist Art with Watercolors
This art activity is one that I re-purposed from my teaching days. Years ago, when I did this Tape Resist Art with Watercolors with elementary-aged kids, I used blue painter's tape. I didn't have any blue painters tape the day I did this, so I improvised and used masking tape. I figured maybe it would stick […]
Kid Made Bird Seed Wreath
Are you looking for spring activities for kids? There is no more quintessential spring activity than a Kid Made Bird Seed Wreath. Making one is a wonderful activity that you can do with your kids that will teach them about nature and get them outdoors. Dana from http://danaallard.blogspot.com/ shared this bird seed wreath which is […]
Birthday Themed Free Kindergarten Worksheets
Kids love celebrating birthdays and these Birthday Themed Free Kindergarten Worksheets are great for home or classroom use. These free printables and worksheets are would be perfect anytime you are celebrating a birthday or doing a birthday theme or unit. These free kindergarten worksheets are perfect for kids in Preschool and Kindergarten, depending on their skill level. You […]
13 Salt Painting Activities
We have made art in some pretty unorthodox ways in the past, such as painting with rolling pins and making soap foam prints. One of our favorite unique ways to make art is by salt painting. If you have never tried salt painting before, it is a technique that uses something found in most households […]
Sausage Egg Muffins
Do you often skip breakfast because you are pressed for time? These Sausage Egg Muffins are the perfect solution for you. You can make them ahead of time and refrigerate them and then just warm them up in the morning. Muffin recipes that are savory can keep you filled up! Since they are a breakfast in muffin […]
Painting with Feathers
Have you ever tried painting without a brush? That might sound crazy, but there are plenty of ways to paint without a brush such as kids painting with rolling pins and using q-tips to make q-tip star art. I have always wanted to try painting with feathers since we always have a stash of them in our craft closet. I […]