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Painting Christmas Lights with Corks
December 19, 2016
Here's another simple Christmas activity for kids! Use corks as stamps to paint Christmas lights. We have had some really cold weather here, and this was a perfect indoor activity…
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Sweet Manger Craft for Preschoolers
December 18, 2016
Here's a sweet manger craft that preschoolers will love! We missed church this morning due to extreme cold weather (well, extreme for Texas - it was 15 degrees!). Neither of…
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Decorate (and Redecorate) this Adorable Velcro Gingerbread House!
December 4, 2016
A gingerbread house is fun, but how about a cardboard box gingerbread house that you can decorate over and over?! This is a fantastic Christmas activity for preschoolers (and my…
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Sound Science for Kids: Make a Craft Stick Harmonica
November 30, 2016
This craft stick harmonica is fun to play, and you can adjust the pitch by moving the straws! It's a neat project, and a good one to make with a…
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Knock the Balls Down Nerf Target Game
November 24, 2016
Here's a simple Nerf game that you can put together in 5 minutes from stuff in the recycling bin! I recycled the cardboard box from our Pumpkin Patch Counting game…
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How to Make a Nerf Spinning Target
November 10, 2016
Build a Nerf target game with spinning targets! This simple game is fun to make and does not require a lot of special materials. We used a dowel rod, cardboard…
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Pumpkin Boats Fall Sensory Play Idea
October 26, 2016
Carve little pumpkins into boats that really float! On Sunday night, I was home with Janie (who had a cold) while the rest of the kids were at church. She…
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How Strong is Spaghetti? STEM Challenge for Kids!
October 25, 2016
How strong is spaghetti? Challenge kids to invent a way to find out! This STEM challenge is a lot of fun, and you won't need much in the way of materials!…
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How to Build a Tissue Box Catapult
October 20, 2016
Turn an empty tissue box into a fun catapult! This engineering challenge is a great rainy day project for kids, and great for STEM learning too. This fun little catapult…
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Fall Craft for Kids: Paper Plate Fall Tree "Snow" Globe
October 17, 2016
Here's a simple fall craft that kids will enjoy! Use paper plates to make a fall tree "snow" globe with leaves that really fall. Some of the fall leaves are…
