Looking for some fun Winter activities to keep the kids busy? Look no further! We've created a printable Winter Activity Set For Kids that is perfect for when the weather outside is frightful. This unit includes a variety of Winter-themed activities, including word searches, crosswords, and more! Plus, it's all free to download! Do you want to build a snowman? In Wisconsin, we have winter up to eight months of the year, but not every month is created equal! We have different temperatures and kinds of snow each month. Occasionally we will see snow that is super dry and fine - no matter what you do, you cannot create a snowball of any kind. You certainly can't make a snowman! Print off this activity set and you will see that dressing your snowman is just one of the 12 pages of activities included in this set! We have snow days from school because it is too cold outside Mainly, this considers the rural segment of kids that have to wait at the end of their driveways … [Read more...]
All About Monkeys For Kids and a Monkey Puppet Craft
5 Little Monkeys Jumping on the Bed is a favorite children's story. It's a counting story and a nursery rhyme that is fun to read or sing. Add in Curious George and we instill into children how fun monkeys are at a very early age. Well known for their interactive activities, monkeys have again proven that they are one of the most intelligent species in the animal kingdom. The East African vervet monkeys have been observed cracking nuts using a stone as an anvil and a pebble for a hammer! The Diana monkey uses tools to crack open hard palm-shelled fruits like coconuts which is naturally not part of its diet. These behaviors were first observed by Jane Goodall in the 1960s. The Great Ape Project, an organization that promotes the moral equality of all great apes, including humans, states: "There is no fundamental difference between gorillas, chimpanzees, bonobos orangutans, and humans." Other scientists such as Richard Wrangham have stated the same thing. This statement has … [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...]
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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