Fun Crafts for Preschoolers

I started doing crafts and theme units with my daughter last winter, during my newborn son's morning naps. I hope these give you some fun ideas, and I really hope you'll try them and let me know how they went for you -- and suggest your own ideas for me to post! Have fun, and don't be afraid to get messy. :)

Sunday, May 17, 2009

Collages

Collages are some of the easiest, most versatile, and thrifty crafts you can do with your kids. They can explore any theme; use up spare/le...

Tuesday, April 28, 2009

giant bubbles

Kids are fascinated by giant bubbles! With enough supplies, they also make great fun for a party, as long as the day is not too windy. Li...

coffee filter butterfly

You'll need: -- 6 - 7 coffee filters, stacked -- a clothespin --a pipe cleaner -- a few watercolor paints 1. Let your child paint the w...

Wednesday, April 15, 2009

Friendly Easter-Egg Snake

Do you have more plastic Easter eggs lying around than you can use? We do. Somehow, we collected dozens from the various egg hunts we...

Monday, April 13, 2009

Okay Moms, get cracking!!!

I saw this online -- it's from a Canadian family magazine. Now, maybe those Canadians have a lot of spare time over their long winter...

Wednesday, April 8, 2009

Making a Painted Stick Garden

When I saw this painted stick garden on the blog Sweet Thing(s), I knew we had to make our own. Isn't hers beautiful? I especially lo...

Monday, April 6, 2009

Paper Plate Easter Bunny

Thank you, Kit at www.amazingmoms.com! Paper Plate Easter Bunnies You'll Need: 1 or 2 white paper plates white or pink construction pape...

Tuesday, March 31, 2009

CUPCAKES: THINGS OF BEAUTY

Most of the time, I am quite glad that it is the year 2009. The only thing that makes me wish it were 1960 is this: the baked goods. In part...

Level One: So Easy, Your Husband, I Mean Kid, Could Do It

TEDDY BEAR PICNIC CUPCAKES Aren't those great? So simple, but perfect. Your preschooler could invite over some friends, have them each ...

Level Two: A Little More Effort

PET PARADE These are easy and cute, and kids can even decorate their own at the party. You don't need fancy icing bags or tips; if you d...

Level Three: Involved, But Doable Cupcakes

CLOWN CUPCAKE This clown is far from creepy. It's downright cute. (It's a Martha Stewart recipe, of course.) These would be perfect...

Level Four: "I Have a Little Secret" Category

Now here's where it gets really fun. The following cupcakes look like something made by Pixar. But they are EASY. The secret? Little cu...

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