With this project, kids blow an egg, and then turn it into a flying wonder. All you need is a raw egg, paint, craft supplies, and fishing line for hanging the egg. The best part? This blown-egg creature will keep indefinitely. Eggs Newsprint Egg dye Paper towels Birthday candles or crayons Red and black acrylic […]
Who says the Easter Bunny doesn’t need a little help once in awhile? Make these cute Yoda and Chewbacca Papercraft Easter Egg Boxes, illustrated by Star Wars artist Katie Cook, to hold your favorite decorated eggs. Print out the PDF designs, follow the easy instructions and fill them with candy or even a very special […]
Pecan trees are the only nut tree that’s native to North America, which is a good reason to celebrate National Pecan Day on April 14 of each year. Pecans can be used in many interesting and surprising ways, and you’ll be able to find some to suit your personal tastes. Besides their delightful taste, pecans […]
It’s never too soon to start learning math concepts. Practice counting objects together around your house. You can start with easy items like fingers and people. As your child masters the concept you can try more challenging counts such as chairs, stuffed animals, doors etc. One, two, buckle my shoe Three, four, open the door […]
Sit siblings down in a circle and ask each one what he or she likes best about the others. You may be surprised by what you hear. If you have an only child, make it a day to share some old pictures and tell a funny childhood story about you and your siblings—especially if it […]
Sheet A4 white paper Colored pop sticks Colored cupcake liners Thin double-sided sticky tape (DSST) Bright green paper Bright buttons Other embellishments such as cotton balls, paper or foam shapes, stickers, sequins, small cupcake liners, material flower shapes, glitter glue, glitter, etc Craft Glue  Cut out leaf shapes from the bright green paper. Lay a strip […]
If your kids love peeling stickers, then this is the right craft for your child.  Card Stock or construction Paper Black Paint Sponge Brush Glue Wiggly eyes Reinforcement labels  First, paint hand with the black paint. If you do not want to paint the hand, you can always trace it with a black […]
Making individual piñatas for your kidlets for Cinco de Mayo. These are great party favors since each wee one gets to keep what’s inside and also, this way, each wee one gets the same amount of stuff. No head injuries involved! *brown paper lunch bags (though any color will do) *oodles of tissue paper *scissors […]
