Monthly Archives January 28, 2016

Who doesn't love a pun?! Valentine's Day is a perfect time to teach kids about them as they tend to be used on Valentine's Day cards (like this one!). Materials Printable unbeleafable Cardstock for...

Braid a few bracelets out of yarn or embroidery floss (or purchase them if you like), adding them onto this printable card! Materials Printable ValentineDayCard  (This includes 3 options: 2 of...

Painting, bubbles, what's not to love?!  A simple chemical reaction with loads of excitement!  Materials Liquid watercolour paints Vinegar (in the clear container) Baking soda Liquid watercolour...

We made arctic animal ears for the school's winter holiday concert.  Our daughter wanted a pair of her own, thus our son got to work! Materials Stiffened felt (You can buy this at craft stores.  The...

Ana from PinkNounou designs and makes both textile and paper products for children.  As part of her exploration of play, she interviews various families for this purpose: "Since I make toys – and I’m a...

Grandma & Grandpa gave us these fabric markers so we excited to use them for a few projects (including on a tote bag for them!).  You could easily use this technique on a t-shirt as well-- perfect for a...

Our children love to collect sticks, so we thought that we would incorporate them into a bit of painting!  (Perfect for toddler and pre-schooler involvement making a thank you card for holiday...

This is perfect way to use up cardboard packaging from the holidays! Sometimes the most accessible materials (straight from the recycling bin!) can provide inspiration for open-ended creations.  Have you...