Randi from Swoon is with us today to share a wonderfully nostalgic DIY on how to make stilts for the children in our lives… If your children are anything like mine, they have days when they grow weary of their usual toys and games and boredom creeps in. With summer just around the corner, I’ve been looking for simple and engaging activities for my children that can be completed fairly quickly, but enjoyed for days…
Randi from Swoon is here today to share a simple craft that invites children to explore all of the delights that the solar system has to offer—a perfect project for the budding young astronomers in our lives. My oldest child (age five) has shown recent interest in the solar system. It all started with questions about day, night, sun and moon. I love it when my children can learn a concept in a hands on…
Heather from Poppy Haus is with is with us today with a great recipe for sidewalk chalk. I love the idea of children making their own art supplies. Yes, spring is in the air… Since I started making my own play dough last year, I’ve been wanting to try out more homemade versions of childhood favorites. Sidewalk chalk is a Springtime favorite for us. We could spend a whole sunny afternoon coloring on the ground….
Heather from Poppy Haus is with us today with another inspiring DIY project using re-purposed products from the the recycling bin. I don’t know about you, but I have been eyeing these lovely textured lantern lights for sometime. I love that we could make one together as a family… Hi there! I’m back with another project using materials that usually make it into my recycling bin. This one involves the paper grocery bag stash that…
Kate from An Everyday Story is here to share the first in a series of posts about introducing authentic art materials to toddlers. Today she is exploring clay as a medium and I am sure that by the time you are finished reading you will want to get your hands “dirty” right along with the young artists in your life. What’s so special about clay? Why not just use play dough? They serve similar purposes,…
Joey is here today with a wonderful tutorial on making beeswax candles with your children. Not only can children feel successful in creating beautiful candles, but there is nothing better than burning beeswax candles in your home… Getting ready for the Easter weekend? Here is a fun craft that you can make with your children for your Easter table! Melting hot beeswax to make candles can be a bit tricky with young children, so this…
