Valentine’s Day is approaching (fast!). I have a few Valentine’s Day kid activities in the works (check back soon!). In the meantime, sharing my Favourite Free Valentine Fonts to get your in the February 14th mood…I think these would be pretty awesome for homemade class Valentines, party invitations, Valentine school lunch notes, Valentine decorations, and of…
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Valentine’s Day Non-Candy Treat Ideas
I try to go the no-chocolate/no-candy Valentine’s Day treat route (with food sensitivities, food allergies, and sugar highs I opt on the side of safe!). I have 12 Valentine’s Day Non-Candy Treat Ideas which will make great Valentine’s Day Class Treats! 12 Valentine’s Day Non-Candy Treat Ideas Zipit Monster Zipper Twister Pencil Case, Mastermind Toys Elope Heart…
Cinnamon Clay Ornament Recipe
This Cinnamon Clay Ornament Recipe is a great boredom buster for kids! Using only 2 ingredients – you can create a sweet smelling dough that can be made into ornaments or gift decorations. It’s great for holidays or just an activity for a rainy day… Cinnamon Clay Ornament Recipe Age appropriate: Preschoolers to adult You…
Popsicle stick and clothespin airplane craft
This Popsicle stick and clothes pin airplane craft is a fun afternoon project for one kid or a group of kids. All you need are Popsicle sticks, wooden clothespin, glue, magnet (and optional…paint and paint brushes). Follow this easy step by step to turn some dollar store supplies into an afternoon boredom buster… Popsicle stick…
Recipe Card/Index Card Notepad DIY
OK, this Recipe Card/Index Card Notepads activity is an easy boredom buster (and great birthday party activity!). I have always carried note pads in my bag for my kids. Writing and drawing helps curb their impatience in doctor’s offices and grocery store check-outs. However, I thought…I can turn notepads into a DIY activity for kids….
Make your own ABC book
This make your own ABC book for kids is inspired by a DIY board book I read back when I was a teen babysitting a toddler. The parent had taken Polaroids of their child’s COAT, HAT and SHOES then pasted them on pieces of paper and made a book. It was a great tool to…
DIY No-Sew Pouch
This DIY no-sew pouch has so many possibilities. You can use it as a DIY make up bag or ear phone case. Best part is that you upcycle a sock (you know you have all those lonely socks – no longer in a pair – left at the bottom of your laundry basket – this…
DIY Initial Craft For Kids
I created this DIY Initial Craft For Kids as an indoor birthday party idea. Turned out to be a pretty decent Saturday afternoon arts ‘n crafts activity for my 5 year old boy. Using stuff you probably have in your art closet already, the lil’ ones in your life can also make this DIY Initial…
Easter Basket Craft
A tisket. A tasket. Want to make an Easter basket? Even though it doesn’t quite feel like Spring yet – we’ve started to do some kids Spring activities to decorate the house. This Easter Basket Craft was a hit with my three year old… NOTE: this post is from the archives but still timely (and…
How To Dye Easter Eggs
Knowing how to dye Easter eggs comes in handy every Spring; measuring ingredients, dropping food colouring, and dunking hard-boiled eggs – its total hands on fun (plus, it makes for a fantastic Easter table decoration!). My kids LOVE this activity and I bet yours will too…here’s How To Dye Easter Eggs… How To Dye Easter Eggs… You will…
Remembrance Day Craft
This easy Remembrance Day Craft is a great activity for kids. You can make this Coffee Filter Poppy using supplies you already have around your home or classroom. It also helps kids learn about watercolours, colour blending, and action/reaction. This craft is great for pre-school/kindergarten aged kids all the way up to older kids. Remembrance Day…
Milk Jug Ghosts Craft
This Milk Jug Ghosts Craft is an easy alternative to carving a pumpkin into a jack-o-lantern for Halloween. It encourages recycling by re-purposing a milk jug. It’s also really inexpensive. BONUS: no worries about leaving a lit candle on your front porch as this Milk Jug Ghosts Craft uses a battery powered candle (or you…