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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.

Spinning paper earth craft from The Craft Train

Create a spinning paper earth craft using a printable template. This is a fun craft idea for Earth Day, or for learning more about our planet.

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15 Homemade Mother’s Day Gifts For Kids To Make

Posted on April 28, 2020 | Filed Under: Arts & Crafts, DIY, Mother's Day | Leave a Comment

Nothing says “I love you!” more than a homemade Mother’s Day Card. It makes her feel treasured and appreciated to know that you added an extra personal touch just for her. So if you’re ready to get crafty with homemade Mother’s Day gifts, find the perfect gift for Mom in our list below.

And if you’re looking for even more Mother’s Day homemade gift ideas, check out our 10 children’s handprint crafts or 20 easy spring flower crafts perfect for mom! Moms, grandmas, and aunts alike will love to receive them!

15 Homemade Mother’s Day Gifts For Kids To Make

Crumpled Paper Flower Mother’s Day Card from Artsy Craftsy Mom

Use craft paper in different colors to make this crumpled Paper Flower Mother’s Day Card for Mom! Perfect project for preschoolers and kindergarteners!

Fingerprint Butterfly Mug Painting from The Best Ideas for Kids

These thumbprint butterfly mugs are the perfect gift for your little one to create! They are such a sweet keepsake and thumbprints easily make the cutest little butterflies you’ve ever seen!

Pretty Mothers Day Flower Craft with Free Printable from NutureStore

Use this printable Mother’s Day card alongside this tissue paper printmaking lesson to create a unique piece of Mother’s Day art.

Clay Footprint Ring Dash – A Beautiful DIY Butterfly Keepsake Craft from Messy Little Monster

This adorable butterfly ring dish is made from your child’s footprints and is surely a gift that will be treasured for years to come!

Mother’s Day Painted Rock Craft with Fingerprint Art from Projects With Kids

Kids can use their fingers to paint these adorable rocks that mom will just adore!

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10 Beautiful Mother’s Day Handprint Crafts

Posted on April 22, 2020 | Filed Under: Arts & Crafts, DIY, Mother's Day | 1 Comment

Now that spring is here, my family and I are excited for longer days, fresh flowers and beautiful spring like weather. Along with new seasons, comes new holidays to celebrate with family and friends. So, to kick off this celebratory time of year, check out this list of 10 Beautiful Mother’s Day Handprint Crafts that children of all ages can make and create for the important mother figures in their lives.

Mother’s Day is the perfect time to show your mom how much you love and appreciate all that she does. Older kids may enjoy cooking breakfast. Younger kids may like making her a handmade card or a craft. A craft that is popular with little ones is handprint art.

From handprint string art to handmade jewelry, the possibilities are endless and make such precious gifts. Therefore, enjoy these making 10 handprint keepsakes for Mother’s Day that are sure to be cherished by every mom that receives one!

10 Beautiful Mother’s Day Handprint Crafts

Clay Handprint Jewelry Dish – Crafty Morning

Use your child’s hand as the mold and shape to create a homemade jewelry dish for mom this year.

Mothers Day Handprint Art Flowers – Easy Peasy and Fun

Have the kids get mom flowers this year, but add a loving touch to their gift by adding their handprints into the mix!

Mothers Day Mason Jar Vase – Christina’s Adventures

Buy mom some flowers this year and add a homemade touch by decorating a vase with handprints.

Handprint String Art – One Little Project

Create a homemade card for mom with your little one’s handprint in this unique way.

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50 Free Virtual Museum Tours For Homeschooling

Posted on April 18, 2020 | Filed Under: Homeschool Resources | 1 Comment

A lot of major museums around the world offer the ability for the public to see works in their collections online through what’s called a virtual museum tour. The museum allows visitors to take self-guided, room-by-room tours of select exhibits and areas within the museum from their desktop or mobile device. And best of all, it won’t cost you a dime!

In addition to offering virtual field trips, the museums have 360-degree tours, live streams, image databases and lecture archives spread throughout their websites

Free Virtual Museum Tours Around the World

From peeking into Yayoi Kusama‘s “Infinity Mirrored Room” at the Broad Museum, to taking a lesson in ancient Greece from Athens’ Benaki Museum, to tracing the history of European painting from the Middle Ages to the late 20th century at the Thyssen-Bornemisza Museum in Madrid, there are some fascinating exhibitions at your fingertips!

So brew a cup of coffee, sit back and enjoy a virtual museum tour from home!

Happy Field Tripping!

Jilleen

Benaki Museum, Athens

The Benaki Museum of Greek Culture is housed in one of the most beautiful neoclassical-style buildings in Athens, near the National Garden and the Hellenic Parliament. Take a 360-degree tour of the museum’s unique exhibition on Greek culture arranged diachronically from prehistory to the 20th century.

British Museum, London

Take a virtual tour of the British Museum with more than 60 galleries – perfect for creating your own bespoke tour around your favorites. See highlights like the Rosetta Stone in the Egyptian Sculpture Gallery or discover gems like the beautiful textiles in the Sainsbury African Galleries.

The Broad, Los Angeles

The Broad Museum uses talent from Los Angeles and afar, to produce music, visuals and more to go alongside their online interpretations of the artworks. As part of its Broad from Home initiative, you can watch a video of Yayoi Kusama‘s “Infinity Mirrored Room“ — The Souls of Millions of Light Years Away – set to a spacey soundtrack.

The Dali Theatre-Museum, Catalonia

The Dalí Theatre-Museum in Catalonia, Spain rises on the remains of the former Municipal Theatre of Figueres and is considered to be the last great work of Salvador Dalí. Everything in it was conceived and designed by the artist so as to offer visitors a real experience and draw them into his unique and captivating world.

It features many rooms and exhibits surrounding every era of Dalí’s life and career, and the artist himself is buried here. The museum offers virtual tours of the grounds and a few exhibits.

Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art, Bentonville

The mission of Crystal Bridges is to welcome all to celebrate the American spirit in a setting that unites the power of art with the beauty of nature. Whether you’re a teacher or a parent looking for virtual learning opportunities for kids, you’ll find exciting online resources to spark creativity and critical thinking. You can also take virtual tours of their current exhibits.

Detroit Institute of Arts, Michigan

In addition to outstanding American, European, Modern and Contemporary, and Graphic art, the Detroit Institute of Art holds significant works of African, Asian, Native American, Oceanic, Islamic, and Ancient art. Get your fill of modern art, realism, impressionism and more their online exhibits. There’s also an exhibit that features Frida Kahlo.

The Grammy Museum, Los Angeles

Enjoy listening to stellar talks and performances online from some of the world’s greatest performers hosted by the Grammy Museum.

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