The Lion King is one of the most iconic Disney films ever made. Now, you can explore this classic story in a whole new way with our Lion King Unit Study and (DVD) Review! This unit study offers activities for students to complete while watching the film, including comprehension questions, and fun facts about Africa. It also includes a DVD review that analyzes various aspects of the movie such as character development and animation techniques used during production. We hope you enjoy learning more about The Lion King with this amazing unit study! There are many ways to enjoy the movie The Lion King. You could watch it on your television, listen to the soundtrack in the car, or sing along with friends at a karaoke party. But what about teaching your children about this wonderful tale of adventure and discovery? Now you can do all three! This unit study is intended for homeschoolers, but it also works well for teachers who want to use The Lion King as an educational tool in … [Read more...]
The Best Handprint Activities for Kids
When looking for things to do... Handprint activities are crafts that one would want to make for several reasons. It is an excellent way for the children to be more creative and artistic and it is a fun way for the parents to preserve the memories of their children. These handprint activities for the kids are relatively inexpensive and kids love to use their hands when they are creating art! Children’s Hand Shamrock Craft Shamrock crafts are a fun way to spend St Patrick's Day, and there are plenty to choose from! However, this one is a simple craft which you can do with your kids. Learn about Children’s Hand Shamrock Craft here Hand Print Easter Chicken Puppets Handprint Easter Chicken puppets are very adorable chick craft kids that toddlers and small kids can play with. This kind of craft promotes storytelling and dramatic play. Learn about Hand Print Easter Chicken Puppets here Mother’s Day Footprint Flower Keepsake This footprint flower craft is a … [Read more...]
21 Upcycled Craft Ideas for Older Kids
Upcycled Craft Ideas? Older kids tend to think more eco-friendly, as well as still have the need to express their artistic and creative side. We scoured different sites to find these 21 upcycled craft ideas for older kids to enjoy. While not all of them will be a great fit, there are a lot of ideas sure to catch their attention. What is an upcycling project? Just about any material can be transformed into something else. The best upcycling projects take an item that was no longer used and turn it into something that is now a prized piece in your home. This is eco-friendly as you are using something that may have ended up in a landfill. Talk about the Earth Day concept! Jeepers - upcycled crafts literally turn someone's trash into someone else's treasure! 21 Upcycled Craft Ideas for Older Kids For older kids? Well, some of these would work for younger kids too but you would need to be close enough to help with the hot glue gun, sewing machine, etc. Don't think I left … [Read more...]
Dollar Store Craft Stick Fall Bucket List
I have talked about Bucket Lists before, but this is a fun twist on it that you can make with the littles to help them take ownership of it all. Wooden Craft Sticks and some simple supplies from the Dollar Store transform into a Fall Bucket List of activities sure to keep your family busy! Dollar Store Craft Stick Fall Bucket List Supplies: Instructions: STEP ONE Base coat twelve wooden craft sticks with a variety of Fall inspired colors. Let dry and the apply a second coat, if necessary. Because these sticks will be seen from both sides, flip over and paint the backs of the craft sticks. STEP TWO Using a pencil and then a permanent black marker, write an activity on each of the twelve craft sticks. Get the kiddos involved to create your list! You can also use the back of each craft stick to add more activities. Here is a detailed photo of all twelve Fall Bucket List activites. STEP THREE Measure and cut a length of brown ribbon to wrap around … [Read more...]
Toilet Paper Roll Crafts for Kids
Are you looking for a fun DIY project to keep your kids entertained? Now that toilet paper is finally back in stock - do you need ideas on what to do with the leftover toilet tubes? The kids are bound to have loads of fun with these toilet paper roll crafts for kids and also learn the importance of recycling. We have sorted out a wide variety of toilet paper tube crafts for kids which are as follows – Toilet Paper Roll Crafts for Kids You can make easy crab craft with the help of toilet paper rolls. It is a perfect summer craft for kids who love going to the beach. Learn how to make Toilet Paper Roll Crab here You can use the dry paper towel and the toilet paper rolls to build a cardboard tube fort for the kids. With a dash of of imagination and extra paint from the garage, one can make a fort to start the kids' battle. Learn how to make Cardboard Tube Fort here The toilet roll butterfly craft is fun to make and looks adorable after completion. Just download … [Read more...]
Fun Holiday Craft Ideas for Kids
STEM is usually the buzz word for the idea of spurring kids on in their education. STEAM became the new buzz word as the "experts" realized that art was necessary too. STREAM is the most recent, with the addition of robotics. OIY! It can be hard to keep it all straight! These Fun Holiday Craft Ideas for Kids are great for helping kids take a break from STEM activities and delve into the art area. Fun Holiday Craft Ideas for Kids These different ideas have mostly to do with holiday ornaments, but a few are easy gift giving ideas. ornaments can be used in more ways than just on a tree: they can be used as gift toppers, or you can even just display them in a bowl. Sock Snowman They are adorable and a great use for those extra socks that we all have around the laundry room. The best part? IT takes 15 minute or less. Popsicle Stick Tree Ornaments These delightfully colorful and glitzy glitter covered modern Christmas tree ornaments made from humble popsicle sticks would … [Read more...]
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