-
Surviving Boring Errands with Kids
April 14, 2013
They say that necessity is the mother of invention, and that is definitely true when it comes to this post! I am very thankful to have parents that live nearby,…
-
Lego Fun Friday: Balloon Powered Car Building Challenge
April 11, 2013
It's time for LEGO® Fun Friday! LEGO® Fun Friday is a twice-a-month feature on Frugal Fun for Boys. Each time, I share a LEGO® building challenge for kids and give…
-
Set up a Crayon Rubbing Center for Preschool
April 7, 2013
My preschoolers have always enjoyed doing crayon rubbings. We enjoy walking around the house doing rubbings of the texture of the floor and the wood grain on the interior doors,…
-
Monster Slime!
April 4, 2013
Ok, so this idea is ALL OVER the internet and so this post is far from original, but if you haven't tried making slime yet, you really should! It is…
-
Five Number Activities for Preschoolers (Using materials you have on hand!)
April 3, 2013
If you've been following Frugal Fun for Boys, you know that I am homeschooling a 4th grader and a 1st grader while also caring for their 3 year old and…
-
Pipe Cleaner Ninjas
April 1, 2013
The boys and I had SO MUCH FUN making ninjas out of pipe cleaners and beads this weekend! (Yes, it was Easter, but they didn't want to decorate eggs!) I…
-
Make an Upcycled Xylophone Wind Chime
April 1, 2013
We have had a broken toddler toy xylophone at our house for several years. I've never thrown it away because it still worked, but it had some sharp broken plastic…
-
How to Make a Mold of Animal Tracks with Plaster of Paris
March 28, 2013
One of my boys' favorite things to learn about is animals! Our science book (Exploring Creation with Zoology Vol. 3 from Apologia - Amazon Affiliate link) does a great job…
-
Yarn and Glue Nests for Easter
March 25, 2013
A couple weeks ago, I saw this idea for yarn and glue nests on The Imagination Tree, and I knew that I wanted to do them! I am so happy…
-
Alphabet Egg Hunt
March 24, 2013
Here's a simple way to make preschool work more festive this week - set up an alphabet egg hunt! Simply fill plastic Easter eggs with alphabet letters, hide them, and…
