Want to make a cute Halloween decoration? If so I have the perfect spooky craft. Below I’ll show you how to do this haunted birdhouse craft ready for Halloween. This is the type of DIY that everyone from preschoolers to adults can enjoy. You just need to but a wooden birdhouse and make sure you […]
Category Archives: Kid’s activities
Ideas and inspiration for raising creative children. I love creative play with my two young girls and I’ve got lots of ideas you might like to try too.
Here you’ll find inspiration for easy, seasonal activities for children from birth to 6 years old. Including messy play, sensory play, process art and crafts.
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Aug
Aug
Looking for a fun way to bring a little Halloween science into your classroom or home? This fizzing pumpkins experiment is a simple, hands-on way for preschoolers to explore cause and effect while watching their pumpkin creations bubble and fizz. With a few simple supplies and plenty of opportunities to predict, observe, and talk about […]
06
Jul
Jul
Are you looking for a cute and sentimental summer crafts? If so you will love this beach footprint painting. Not only is it easy to create with even the youngest of children, it is a piece of artwork that you will treasure forever as when will their feet ever be this tiny again? Find more crafts for […]
08
Jun
Jun
Are you looking for a simple and fun ocean craft for kids? This octopus toilet paper roll craft is an easy ocean themed activity. It uses simple craft materials that you may already have at home. Children can paint, decorate, and personalize their octopus while practicing fine motor skills through cutting, coloring, and crafting. It’s […]
01
Jun
Jun
Looking for a fun and engaging mermaid playdough tray idea? This colorful mermaid-themed sensory activity combines playdough, seashells, gems, and mermaid figures to create an exciting under-the-sea play experience for toddlers and preschoolers. This might be the perfect summer playdough tray! Find more Sensory play ideas here. Why you’ll love this mermaid playdough tray Playdough trays are […]
11
May
May
This colorful sponge painted caterpillar craft is a fun and easy bug themed activity for kids. Using simple supplies like paint, sponges, and paper, children can create a bright caterpillar while exploring colors, textures, and fine motor skills. It is a playful spring or preschool art project that works well for toddlers, preschoolers, and early […]
08
May
May
Collaborative post For parents whose children are at the moment very engrossed in playing Minecraft, you will be well aware of how difficult it can be to coax them off the computer and into some physical activity. It might be nice to let your children play video games since it is a great way to […]
08
May
May
Looking for a fun and easy ocean themed activity for kids. This shark paper bag craft is a simple project that turns an ordinary paper bag into an adorable shark with fins and teeth. It is a great craft for preschoolers and elementary aged kids and works well for summer activities, ocean units, or shark […]
01
May
May
I love teaching children about the natural world around us through play. This post will show you how to set up a butterfly life cycle sensory bin that your kids will love and they’ll also learn all about the butterfly life cycle through play. Find more Sensory play ideas here. Why you’ll love this butterfly […]
01
May
May
Popsicle sticks are tiny tools with huge creative potential, and this collection of 10 popsicle stick crafts shows just how much fun can come from a simple stick. Kids can paint, glue, and assemble these sticks into colorful designs, playful animals, and imaginative creations that bring learning and creativity together. Find more crafts for kids here. More […]