Finny and the family are ready to rock! We love crafts that move and these rocking shark crafts do just that while bringing a smile to anyone who plays with them. This craft highlights teaching circle shapes, tracing, cutting, painting, stamping and glueing skills. Listen to some of your favorite Finny the Shark songs and… Read more »
Spring Citrus Bird Feeder
Making bird feeders. If you have children and haven’t done this yet, then this is the post for you to read today! 20 March is the first day of Spring and what better way than to celebrate this by celebrating the birds that are starting to build nests for their babies to come. They’ll be… Read more »
Color Hunt
Colors are fun to teach and can be very fun to learn. Children begin to differentiate colors, shapes, textures and sizes at 18 months, but a good time to start teaching colors is at 2.5 or 3 years old. The best way to teach colors is through playful experience and repetition. Why is it important… Read more »
Paper Flowers Bouquet Craft
We celebrate colors, shapes and nature with this beautiful paper flowers bouquet craft! You can look at pictures of real flowers for ideas and inspiration or just get creative by mixing cool shapes, colors and textures of paper. This craft involves fine motor skills and lots of decision making. Make one special flower or a… Read more »
Paper Plate Dog Craft
Arf arf! Woof woof! Wag wag! Who loves dogs as much as we do? They offer us so much love and companionship for only a few belly rubs, treats and walks. Here’s a fun paper plate craft that allows little ones to customize their furry friends to look like their real dogs at home or… Read more »
Flying Rocket Ship Craft
Three, two, one…blast off! This flying rocket ship craft is simple to make, and fun to play with! There are lots of great learning opportunities for little ones when making this craft – you can ask them what colors they want to make their rocket ship to practice color vocabulary, point out the different shape… Read more »
Painting Planets Craft
If we have any young painters and fans of outer space in the house, we have an out-of-this-world craft for you. Try out some fun techniques with paint to make a truly awesome painting. PRO TIP: Wear an old shirt or smock to protect your clothing and have fun! Things you’ll need Some white paper… Read more »
Valentine’s Day Stamp Crafts & Activities!
Valentine’s Day is February 14th! It’s a day all about celebrating love and showing people how much you care. A great way to show people how much you love them is with a homemade piece of art. These ideas for creating beautiful Valentine’s Day art are fun and simple enough for little ones, and include… Read more »
Valentine’s Day Candy Card Craft
Sweets for your sweet? Check! Fine motor skills activity? Check! Adorable photo-worthy craft that is also delicious? Check and check! Things you’ll need 2 shades of construction paper Scissors (decorative scissors for bonus points) Ribbon Tape Hole punch Candy Sandwich bag Pencil Fold a sheet of construction paper in half, draw half a heart and… Read more »
Valentine’s Day Pop Up Card
Want to have some Valentine’s Day crafting fun with daubers and stencil art? We have just the craft for you! This 3D card makes a lovely gift or decoration for the classroom and looks super cool once it’s finished! Things you’ll need 2 shades of construction paper One sheet of white paper Scissors Tape Glue… Read more »
