It’s almost time for the kids to head back to school, and that means lots of reading! They’ll definitely need some bookmarks, and since these ones clip on, they are not as easily lost. The elementary set will really enjoy making these and it will put their cutting and trimming skills to the test! If […]
It’s that time again. Time for kids to head back to the classroom after a long summer break. This is a fun recycling project the kids can do at home with previous years leftover school pictures, or it makes a wonderful classroom project too! If you’re a teacher, when the classroom picture arrives use the […]
Do your kids love sharks and all things oceanic? Whether it’s Shark Week or just a regular Tuesday, this fun clothespin shark is silly and cute, and not too scary. Your kids will have fun pretending to chase the little fish and catch him in their shark’s mouth! You will need: Wooden clothespin Light blue […]
How can you turn something not-so-fun into something completely fun? You’ve seen those scrunched up faces and tight lips when you fill that cold-medicine cup and head toward your child. When they are feeling better and the medicine bottle is empty, turn that not-so-fun cup into these adorable jellyfish the kids will love! These colorful […]
Kix cereal just happens to be one of my kids favorite breakfasts. Couple that with an adorable shark, and you’ve got yourself a winner! This shark breakfast was super fun to make, and did I mention that it’s easy too?! Whip one of these bad boys up for your kids and get ready for the smiles […]
This cool science experiment will show your kids that, through osmosis and chemical reactions, you can strip an egg of its hard outer shell using vinegar! With a few things from your kitchen and a bit of patience you can create a translucent, rubbery egg! The Steps: 1. Carefully place an egg into a cup. […]
Here’s a winning craft idea: have fun making a cardboard castle craft, creating a play set for future pretend adventures. Raid your recycling bin for cardboard tubes and a box, and craft your own cute recycled cardboard castle. Use your castle for all sorts of open-ended imaginative play, which will provide hours of fun and […]
Now here’s a fun way to make pancakes portable and fit to enjoy any time of the day: Turn them into cones. Fill your pancake cones with any of the kids’ favorites, either sweet or savory, such as fruit, yogurt, Kix, whipped cream, even ham and cheese. To make pancake cones You will need: Parchment […]
Like so many of us these days, I am often inspired by projects I find while browsing Pinterest. I love, love, love to recycle things into craft projects! I’ve been saving plastic lids for a while now and have already made plenty of projects from them. But when I saw these sun catchers I knew […]
Crafting straw charms from a cereal box is a great way to dress up summer drinks. Decorate each charm differently and the charms can serve double duty at parties to mark cups so kids don’t share their germs. Grown-ups take note. You might want to make a few for you and your friends, too, so […]