Need a quick kids’ craft for spring? How about this adorable and FREE printable bunny mask? This spring paper plate craft combines some fine motor work with pretend play. In a world of common core stress, it’s high time we put some much needed creative fun back in childhood. After all, a child’s work is […]
Ladybug Counting Hat Craft
The best time of year to observe insects is in the spring. After a long hibernation, they are hungry little buggers. They come out immediately when it turns warm to find food. Currently, my son and I are studying ladybugs. We are hoping to see a few in our yard soon. While we were waiting, […]
Spring Literacy Bulletin Board
This morning, I noticed my plants sprouting through the snow. I can hardly wait for spring to arrive! To gear up for it, I created a raining spring word wall complete with 37 different raining spring words. This would make a great interactive bulletin board display or literacy station. Simply add velcro to the back of the word […]
Spring Book Box Craft
Before I was a teacher, I worked in marketing. I always approached learning and teaching as a sales position. We are selling the love of learning and books, and it’s our job as parents and teachers to make books as appealing as possible. If we are thrilled about read-aloud and books, that enthusiasm spills into […]
Spring Craft Idea for Kids: Textured Paper Carrot
Paper crafting for kids can be so much more than 2D construction paper projects. When I was teaching art, I wanted my students to see paper as a medium that can be manipulated and have texture. As a kid, I adored making 3D pop-up cards and projects. This carrot project for our spring growing unit […]
