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How To Make Homemade Scented Playdough: Cinnamon, Apple, And Pumpkin Playdough Post Preview: You will find out how to make your own homemade playdough in wonderful fall scents, such as cinnamon, red apple, green apple, and pumpkin spice. Playdough is one of those staples of childhood. It’s great for pretend play, fine motor skills practice, sensory play, using for shaping letters… Read More
Apple crafts are one of those craft themes that have always been popular with kids and teachers, and probably always will be. They are perfect for the fall apple picking season, as well as back to school time. I’m sharing 15 fun apple crafts that you and your kids are sure to love. You’ll also probably be pretty pleased that… Read More
How to Dye Pasta for Kids Crafts and Sensory Activities Post Preview: This includes a step by step tutorial (with pictures) of how to dye pasta for pasta crafts and sensory activities to use with kids for some easy and inexpensive fun and learning. This post, which was originally published on September 9, 2009, was updated in September 2018. Way… Read More
I can’t remember a time when mermaids were more “in” than they are right now – there are mermaid pillows, mermaid fabric, mermaid crafts, mermaid shirts – everything mermaid. Even after The Little Mermaid came out, it seemed that there wasn’t as much mermaid hype as there is right now. And who can blame people? The friendly versions that we… Read More
Creative Ways to Save and Display Children’s Artwork Post Preview: This post will share ways to turn your children’s artwork into treasures that will last for a long time and be well loved. It’s not about organizing kid’s artwork, but about saving your favorites. If your house is anything like mine you have an abundance of children’s artwork to deal… Read More
This is a quick and fun handprint firework craft activity, perfect for toddlers, preschoolers, and other young children. This fireworks art activity would be wonderful for Independence Day (the Fourth of July), New Year’s Day, Chinese New Year, Guy Fawkes Day, and more. If it’s a good holiday for fireworks, this handprint firework craft is a quick and easy activity to… Read More