Monthly Archives October 31, 2014

We're not "lion"- we hope you have a fun-filled...

Eric Carle is a favourite author/illustrator of children and serves as the inspiration for this activity. Materials Cardstock Various items to make a textured appearance on paper (this could include...

Add a bit of sparkle to your room.  This a perfect craft for the end of the glue bottle when it gets a little bit goopy... Materials Scissors Glitter Craft glue (We've found Crayola brand dries...

Our kids enjoyed making a nest for birds in the spring using this string/glue technique and wanted to try it on the full shape of a balloon, making an egg sac type shape to go along with a...

The inspiration for this necklace was the southern migration of monarch butterflies in the Fall. Many of our friends and relatives donate amazing things to us to re-imagine.  The wood beads in the necklace...

This is our son's idea.  We must admit- it was very helpful in getting the kids to work together in collecting this Fall's leaves!  While you can buy coloured lawn bags for this season some municipalities...

This project is a combination of the inspiration by the starry nights of  Fall (with it getting darker earlier) and the need to find ways to display all the magnificent work coming home from...

Add a bit of spookiness to your door, mantle or a wall with this wreath.   Materials Crepe paper (We recommend heavier weight rolls for pliability, but you could also use folds.  We used blacks and...

Sewing is a great way to develop one's fine motor skills.  Personalize these cards and enjoy learning to sew!   Materials Cardstock Printer Embroidery floss/ and a needle Scissors Printout of...

We were most delighted that Olga (a former University educator who now works with children) took a bit of inspiration from our Fall Fun posts of tracing leaves onto felt and created several activities for...