While looking for something fun to do outdoors this Spring, I decided to recycle an egg carton into a fun craft and nature activity for my preschooler. Egg carton crafts are simple and frugal, and you probably already have one on hand. We … [Read more...]
Easter Activity: Resurrection Eggs (with Free Printables)
Resurrection Eggs is a simple, inexpensive activity for teaching children of all ages about the Resurrection. 12 plastic eggs each contain a symbol of the events leading up to the Resurrection of Christ, as well as a short description and a … [Read more...]
St. Patrick’s Day Activity for Kids: Make a Blarney Stone
I saw this homemade treasure stone craft ages ago and never got around to making it. I thought making a homemade rock would be a great excuse to teach my preschooler about the Blarney Stone and be a good St. Patrick's Day activity. Making the … [Read more...]
3 Fun Preschool Activities Using Spaghetti
Spaghetti is fun! Pokey, breakable, and wavy when it's dry; Squishy, slimy, and wiggly when it's cooked. What kid wouldn't love to play with spaghetti? Here are a few activities for preschool-aged kids that use spaghetti. For the activities … [Read more...]
St. Patrick’s Day Activity for Kids: Leprechaun Footprints & Pot O’ Gold Hunt
To get into the spirit of St. Patrick's Day, I taught my preschooler about leprechauns and pots of gold at the end of rainbows. That afternoon, when Maggie finished quiet time, she found tiny, green, leprechaun footprints leading from the door of … [Read more...]
Photo Tour: Activity and Craft Kits for Kids $1 or Less at Michaels
If cabin fever is setting in and you're running low on ideas for indoor activities to keep the kids busy this winter, you may just want to head to Michaels. They've got a wide selection of craft and activity kits for kids priced to fit any budget … [Read more...]