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13 Thoughtful Thanksgiving Crafts For Kids

Posted on October 27, 2020 | Filed Under: Arts & Crafts, DIY, Thanksgiving | 4 Comments

You’re going to have a fantastic time making all of these fun Thanksgiving crafts for kids! Each craft is specifically designed for little hands and is a great conversation starter to learn more about the history of Thanksgiving. So, while the kids are crafting, they’ll also be learning about the Piligrims, Native Americans, and the first Thanksgiving.

13 Thoughtful Thanksgiving Crafts For Kids

It’s a win-win if you ask me! So grab those scissors, glue sticks, construction paper, and get the kids crafting and celebrating Thanksgiving.

Gratitude Tree – Kids Activities Blog

Show your kids the true meaning of Thanksgiving this year. Help them create their own tree with leaves full of the things they’re grateful for.

Kids Thanksgiving Turkey Cutlery Holder – It Happens in a Blink

Have the kids help prepare for the Thanksgiving feast this year and create their own adorable cutlery holder!

DIY Leaf Catcher – Handmade Charlotte

Create your very own leaf catcher decor and stick all your thankfulness leaves in it to display. Have the whole family help with this craft!

Gratitude Turkeys – Happiness is Homemade

Help your children create their own Thanksgiving turkeys while reminding them of thankfulness through this simple cut and glue craft!

Gratitude Clay Leaves – Rhythms of Play

A different kind of leaf to hang on your tree this year and one that’s a lot more fun to make! Use clay to mix fall colors up into these beautiful leaves.

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Free Road Trip Scavenger Hunt Game For Kids

Posted on June 24, 2020 | Filed Under: Arts & Crafts, DIY | Leave a Comment

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Are you planning a long road trip with kids? If you’re looking for a fun game to keep them entertained in the car, then here’s a cute Road Trip Scavenger Hunt Game For Kids that’s guaranteed to keep them occupied on a road trip, or even for just a short car ride.

If “Are we there yet?… Are we there yet?…” is a familiar sound from the backseat of the car when you are on a road trip with the kids, you are not alone. Traveling with kids is not easy! Most kids can be impatient while in the car even if it is only a short trip.

Lucky for you I have designed one of the best car games for kids that needs little or no preparation at all, and should get you to your destination with a little less stress. This game is great for all ages. Even parents, grandparents, and aunts and uncles can join along!

Best Road Trip Scavenger Hunt Game

The game is as easy to play as 1-2-3! Simply look for speed limit signs, different colored cars, different kinds of trucks, restaurants, landmarks, birds and more as you drive along the road or freeway. The first person to find all the items on the Road Trip Scavenger Hunt Game For Kids wins!

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30 Summer STEM Activities Challenge

Posted on June 3, 2020 | Filed Under: Arts & Crafts, DIY, STEM | 2 Comments

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Summer is a wonderful time to take learning outside and explore more with Summer STEM Activities. You can use all sorts of materials found in nature like leaves, trees, flowers, sea shells, and sand to build and create magnificent STEM projects. While children learn, they can exercise their bodies outside in the fresh air. So, to make sure all of our fun plans happen this summer, I created a Summer STEM Activities Challenge with a free calendar.

30 Summer STEM Activities Challenge

This calendar is filled with all sorts of fun things you can do with your kids including making a tower of red cups, doing the egg drop challenge or building something different with only one cup of legos. Some of these activities we have done before and want to repeat again this year, while others are new to us.

Download: 30 Summer STEM Activities Challenge Calendar

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I Love My Dad Father’s Day Printable

Posted on May 18, 2020 | Filed Under: Arts & Crafts, DIY, Father's Day | 1 Comment

How do you like to celebrate Father’s Day? Some kids like to make homemade crafts for their dads while others prefer to cook a homemade meal for the ones they love.

Another fun idea is to complete a Father’s Day Printable. Print one for your kids to fill out and it makes the best personalized card and gift ever!

So, instead of buying something from the store this year take a look at this free “I Love My Daddy” printable. You can easily download, print and color it from home.

Think of all the funny answers your children might come up with too. The answers are usually so funny and cute that they’ve been something my family enjoys looking back on over the years. This free Father’s Day printable also makes for a great child’s keepsake.

Click to download here: “I Love You” Father’s Day Printable

Even if you’ve already found the perfect Father’s Day gift, all that’s missing is a printable to tell your dad how much he means to you. Add a picture that your child drew and you’re all set.

So download, print and color this Father’s Day printable today!

15 Out Of This World Space Crafts For Kids

Posted on May 6, 2020 | Filed Under: Arts & Crafts, DIY, STEM | 1 Comment

If you’re a parent, it’s likely your child has asked you more than once – “how many stars are in the sky?”, “how big is the moon?” and several other space related questions. Sometimes I will look up the answers on the internet and we will read them together, while other times I will take my kids on a virtual field trip or visit our local space museum to explore some more.

At home, I will set up a craft or STEM project for my kids to engage in. That’s the magic of STEM – you can choose to teach your children about any subject you want any way you want. The more hands-on the better!

With these 15 Out of This World Space Crafts For Kids, your children can learn about the stars, the solar system or the planets without ever leaving your home! With your help, they can make a mighty impressive jar of midnight galaxy slime, paint the planets with beautiful watercolors or blast off to outer space in their new paper roll rocket!

The opportunity to explore and dream with these wildly fun space crafts are endless! They are also perfect for Show and Tell and Summer Craft Projects!

15 Out of This World Space Crafts For Kids

Simple & Fun Rocket Craft For Kids from Simple Every Day Mom

This is a great art project for kindergarten or elementary aged kids and fits perfectly in with space unit themes.

Watercolor Planets from Rainy Day Mum

These watercolor planets are fun for kids to make, and perfect for exploring the solar system.

Galaxy Glitter Jars from Fireflies and Mud Pies

Making a calming glitter jar is a beautiful, easy, and fun activity for kids, and these Galaxy Glitter Jars may be my favorite yet!

Paper Quilled Solar System Model from Steam Powered Family

Quilled crafting is such fun, and this quilled solar system craft is a great way to get creative while learning about the solar system.

Paper Alien Spaceship Craft from Artsy Craftsy Mom

This cute paper alien spaceship craft is just what your little alien friend needs to come visit you! Easily made with craft paper and quilling strips.