Beluga Bubbles  1 C. Warm Water 1/4 C. Blue Dishwashing Liquid 1 Tsp. Salt  Combine all ingredients. Mix well until salt dissolves.   Best Bubble Solution  1 C. Water 2 tbsp Light Karo syrup OR 2 Tablespoons Glycerin 4 tbsp Dishwashing liquid  Mix together and have fun!  More Bubbles […]
Shape Stamping Dip differently shaped objects into paint and stamp onto paper. You could use paper cups for circles, heart cookie cutters, blocks, etc.  Stained Glass Shapes Cut any shape out of card stock or thin cardboard. (cereal boxes work well) Cut a second shape inside the first, making a shaped frame. Try to […]
  Construction paper Dried beans (we used the 15 bean variety soup pack) Glue Scissors Googly eye Pen or marker White pony beads Fish Bowl Template  Print our fish bowl template and cut it out. Trace the bowl onto construction paper and cut it out.  Trace your child’s hand on construction paper and […]
Kids love to collect stuff, especially when they’re on vacation. Here are some great ways to organize and display their treasures.  Map It Out  Remember vacation destinations by retracing your steps.   Purchase a laminated map of your travel destination. Draw your route on the map with puff paint. Attach souvenirs. Tape […]
 When you press flowers and leaves, they become thinner and light can shine through them. In this project, you simply decoupage pressed flowers and leaves to a votive cup and cover with tissue paper.  Pressed Leaves or Flowers Votive Cup Tissue Paper Decoupage Solution Foam Brushes    Tear off the straight […]
Paper Sand Paper Crayons Iron  Kids are always eager to draw pictures. They know firsthand the pleasure of putting crayon to paper (and to an occasional wall or two) to express what’s in their imagination. Enhance your children’s natural creativity and love of art by offering them new experiences using basic art supplies and […]
You can support your toddler’s writing development by having materials available. Keeping materials for writing and drawing handy will encourage your toddler to draw and “write.” Children take pride in their work and like to have their attempts acknowledged by parents or caregivers   Drawing is a complex task, but it helps toddlers become […]
These engaging activities help build the foundation for reading.  • Storybooks • Books with rhymes  1. Take a picture walk. Before they can read words, young children use picture cues to retell stories. Invite your toddler to describe what is happening in the illustrations of a favorite book. Ask lots of questions to hone his observation […]
