Tag: DIY
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Thanksgiving Bracelets
Keeping your kids busy during the Thanksgiving holiday prep can be a challenge. To keep your distractions to a minimum, try out our Thanksgiving bracelet craft! They’re simple, colorful bead bracelets made with fall-themed colors (orange, yellow, red, brown). Each bead can represent something the child is thankful for, turning the bracelet into a wearable Read more
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Thanksgiving Paper Bag Puppets
Thanksgiving is the perfect time to blend creativity, storytelling, and fine motor practice into one joyful craft. Paper bag puppets are a preschool-friendly activity that transforms simple materials into expressive characters like turkeys, pilgrims, or even fall animals. Your preschooler will decorate the flap of the bag as the puppet’s face, and add feathers, hats, Read more
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Autumn Wreath
If you haven’t decorated for the upcoming holiday, this week is a great time to start! This craft is one that your preteens and older will appreciate making and seeing on display in your home. Your kids will design their own autumn-inspired wreaths using a grapevine or foam base. They’ll decorate their base with faux Read more
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No-Sew Felt Pie Slices
Me-oh-my, I love pie! With the holiday season upon us, those scrumptious pie dishes will soon be filling your kitchen and your belly. While you’re gearing up to taste your favorite pie dishes, let’s give your toddler a pie they can enjoy all year round! These adorable felt pie slices are soft, safe, and full Read more
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Witch Hat Headbands
With Halloween around the corner, I wanted to post one more whimsical craft for your early elementary students. Last night my family indulged in one of my favorite movies: Hocus Pocus, so today we’re going to bring that magic into the craft room. These whimsical mini witch hats perch playfully on headbands, turning little ones Read more
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Pumpkin Spice Playdough
Pumpkin spice and everything nice- this play dough is a warm, aromatic twist on classic homemade dough that’s perfect for little hands and curious noses. With its soft texture and comforting scent of cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves, it turns sensory play into a seasonal celebration. Why Toddlers Love It Let’s Begin! Supplies Directions Disclaimer: This Read more
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Education Without A Curriculum:
A Guide For Resourceful Homeschoolers Homeschooling doesn’t have to come with a price tag. While many families invest in boxed curricula or online programs, others choose a more flexible, cost-effective path. These families operate by educating their children without purchasing any formal curriculum at all. This approach can be empowering, creative, and deeply personalized. But Read more
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Watercolor Resist Paintings
In elementary school, my art teacher taught us how to do watercolor resist paintings. It was a fairly new technique, even for her, but the whole class gave it a shot and we had so much fun doing it! All you do is draw with a white crayon or apply masking tape to create hidden Read more
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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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Homeschool Hacks:
Using Everyday Items To Organize, Learn, & Play Being a homeschooler means that your home needs to serve multiple purposes. With all of those needs, it’s easy for things to pile up. Having great organizational skills is a plus, but not everyone has the experience, desire, or budget to keep things in tip-top shape. One Read more