Tag: craft
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Pumpkin Footprints
Fall is coming y’all! I absolutely LOVE the magic of this season. The colors, the family activities, and the change in weather are all things to celebrate. Who doesn’t love a stroll through the pumpkin patch? Today, we’re bringing the pumpkin patch fun to you and your infant. This adorable activity transforms your infant’s footprints Read more
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Leaf Critters
A Seasonal Craft For Early Elementary Fall is fast approaching! What better way to celebrate, than to gather up those freshly fallen leaves and create something whimsical? Leaf Critters are creatures made from real autumn leaves, transformed with googly eyes, markers, and a dash of creativity. Your kids will love turning a maple leaf into Read more
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Shape Monsters
With Fall fast approaching, I wanted to get in the spirit of things with a craft for your little monsters. Shape Monsters are colorful, goofy creatures made from cut-out geometric shapes like circles, squares, triangles, and rectangles. Each monster will have its own “personality” with eyes, mouths, arms, and legs! Why It’s Beneficial This craft Read more
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Mini Terrarium Craft
Let’s Create A Tiny World Of Our Own! Mini terrariums are such a great craft for preteens+ because they offer a ton of creative freedom. Your kids will get to design their own tiny landscapes, picking out colors, textures, and themes that reflect their personality or mood. It’s also surprisingly calming; arranging moss, soil, and Read more
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Animal Tracks Art
Ready For Some Wild Fun? Today’s craft is all about letting your toddler let out their inner animal! Animal Track Art turns their little feet into mighty dinosaur paws, bear claws, or even bird talons. All you need is some washable paint and a big sheet of paper. Your little animal will do the rest Read more
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DIY Kaleidoscopes
Today’s craft is a perfect blend of science and creativity (my two favorite things)! Who doesn’t love the dazzle and wonder of a kaleidoscope? You can make your own by using a few simple items found in your home. Your children will love creating and viewing how the reflections shift and transform with each rotation. Read more
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DIY Touch-and-Feel Book
Have you ever come across a touch-and-feel book and thought: ‘I could make this?’ Well, today you can! These books are fun to make and an excellent choice for sensory enrichment for your infant. Added Bonus: You can keep the book in your child’s memory box to share with them later in life! Let’s Take Read more
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DIY Sock Puppets
I love simple craft ideas that are fun, developmentally beneficial, and budget-friendly. My kids inspired today’s craft idea. At this very moment, they are hosting a grand wedding ceremony for their stuffed animals and their homemade sock puppets. You may be tempted to think that this craft is too simple or potentially boring for early Read more
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Watermelon Sponge Stampers
When I think of summer, I think of fun in the sun, water play, and refreshing foods to stay hydrated. In keeping with our theme, let’s take a look at this summer-inspired: Watermelon Sponge Stampers craft. In this fun and easy activity, toddlers create juicy slices of watermelon using sponge shapes and stamp painting. It’s Read more
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DIY Emotion Stuffies
During my morning brainstorming session, my focus was on an infant-friendly craft activity that would aid in emotional awareness and identification. There were a few rules I had in mind: When my son was younger, I used several emotion identifier tools to help him recognize typical facial expressions associated with each emotion. I tried books, Read more