We have been following along watching Discovery’s Shark Week and kicked off the last day with a fun kids craft. My daughter really enjoyed making the kids craft shark puppet. The puppet will be joining us today while we learn more about sharks. Supplies: construction paper small paper plate googly eyes safety scissors craft stick … Read more
I spend a lot of time at home crafting with my four year old daughter. Some of our most favorite projects start with household items and require no special trips to the store. We use food dye to color macaroni noodles almost weekly. We started coloring macaroni when my daughter was just learning colors several … Read more
As a preschool teacher, I’m always seeking frugal crafts that can incorporate music and movement in the classroom. This week we are focusing on a safari theme and had fun making noisy shakers. This project is fun for toddlers as well as older preschool aged children. Supplies: empty plastic milk bottles buttons stickers If you’re … Read more
Do you remember the super cute “I am thankful for…” Shrinky Dink Necklace I shared at Mom Endeavors last year? My daughter and I will be making a few this week to send to grandparents for Valentine’s Day. Instead of using the thankful theme, we are making “I love you because” necklaces. A few weeks ago I co-hosted an … Read more
As a pre-k teacher, I’m always looking for fun kitchen projects to bring into my classroom. Sometimes we follow recipes but other times we build masterpieces with edible items. December is a busy month at school and thanks to Smart & Final, my students have a perfect kitchen craft for the holidays. I had a … Read more
With Halloween just days away, quick and frugal kids crafts are happening frequently in our home. The Paint Chip Frankenstein was a fun project this week! Supplies: green paint chip (most stores have plenty of these out for free) black glitter googly eyes green pom poms black marker (not shown) glue (not shown) Start by … Read more