I do hope you've had a good Easter. We didn't do any candy this year, both to encourage health, as well as because of a milk allergy (if you're in the same boat, here are some great ideas for next Easter). However, in the past the children did get a few gummy bears inside of those little colourful plastic eggs. They're lovely at the time, but also fun to turn into other things! A few years back the kids made little ... Read the Post...
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Ultimate Collection of Spider Crafts And Activities
Fall is on the doorstep...and in our case, the spiders are making their winter homes there, too. Yuck! But crafty spiders can be so cute! I'm bringing you the ULTIMATE collection of 56 Spider Crafts and Activities. They're grouped by theme - snacks, sensory play, learning about spiders, other spider-themed learning activities, upcycled fun, just spiders, and some webby fun as well. Spider ... Read the Post...
Tin Can Stilts
It's still officially summer, and time to get outdoors and make the best of it! This year the children are really enjoying spending time in the back garden and having fun on their own. They're now old enough that I don't have to spend every minute watching them, I know that they will entertain themselves. But it does help to have a box of toys at the ready to keep them busy. One item I've just found in the closet to ... Read the Post...
Turn Plastic Bottles Into A Beautiful Vertical Garden
Summer means we tend to drink more water, which can mean more plastic drink bottles. It's a shame not to upcycle when possible, so let's do something with those bottles...but what? We've turned our plastic bottles into a beautiful vertical garden for the children to enjoy. We have a corner of our garden that is empty and bare. I've been wanting the children to have a space they can call their own, so this is ... Read the Post...
6 Easy Jewellery Making Crafts For Kids
With summer and Mother's Day approaching, what better time is there to get crafty and try your hand at some jewellery making with the kids? Don't worry, these are all quite simple crafts, some that even toddlers can help with! Many of these are made with items around the house, or things that have been upcycled into something new and beautiful. Precious memories are woven into each piece, and whether your ... Read the Post...