What kid doesn’t like ice cream? I know it’s my favorite dessert. I think the best time to have it is on a hot summer day. Todays craft is of ice cream! This pretend summer treat craft is not only fun to make but it helps develop fine motor skills and works with sensory development. […]
Pretend Play Idea: Making Crowns!
I have seen my son arrange and tape cut up pieces of paper and pretend that they are something as simple as a cell phone or something more complex like a safari scene. His pretend play ideas astonish me! Since the weather has turned warm, he asked to create a crown for his outdoor kingdom. […]
Easter Egg Suncatchers Craft for Kids
For April, Earth Day, and Easter I decided to create upcycled Easter egg suncatchers. All you need is a few items and lots of sun. I love things that sparkle when the sun shines through them. Plus they look cute hanging in your window when the relatives come over for Easter! thin cardboard boxes gold spray […]
Upcycled 3D Umbrella Craft for Kids
Being able to decipher between two dimensional and three dimensional objects is not an easy expected task for primary students. 3D shapes are not flat like 2D shapes. They have corners, edges and depth. Learning this skill is an essential part of art and geometry. In today’s activity, we take flat pieces of cardboard from discarded […]
Shamrock Door Decoration for Kids {Learn Shapes, Layering, & Patterns}
Decorating for the holidays, like St Patrick’s Day, is always fun especially when a kids’ craft is involved. This shamrock door decorating craft, that is kid-friendly, includes cutting, sorting patterns, and layering. This activity practices the fine motor skill of cutting and sorting heart shapes by sizes or patterns to create a shamrock. assorted […]
