- Activities and CraftsRosh Hashanah Apple Candlesticks CraftThese apple candlesticks make lovely table decorations for Rosh Hashanah, Thanksgiving, or any fall feast. Materials: A paring knife Plastic wrap A potato peeler Lemon juice 2 Rome Beauty apples 2 candles Directions: Core the apple halfwa...
- Activities and CraftsHow to Make a Seashell MagnetPreserve your beach memories by making seashell magnets for your fridge. Putting them together is easy, and you can use any type of shell you find in the sand. Seashell Magnets Craft Materials:Seashells Small dried or silk flowers Magnetic strip...
- Alphabet8 Cool Color-by-Number & Color-by-Letter PrintablesHelp your preschooler or kindergartener learn his colors, numbers, and letters with these free printable color-by-number and color-by-letter coloring pages! Also check out our Preschool and Kindergarten Workbook. ...
- Activities and CraftsCrayon Color Wheel CraftCrayon Color Wheel Craft For this craft, you will need: Materials: Bits of Crayons in an assortment of colors A clean, empty tuna can, or other shallow can Tongs Directions: Remove the paper wrappers from the broken bits of Cray...
- Activities and Crafts3 Cute Crafts for Kindergarten to Help Your Child Prepare for SchoolStarting kindergarten can feel intimidating to children, especially if they've never attended a program like daycare or preschool. These cute crafts for kindergarten can help your child get ready for their first day of school and feel excited abo...Kelly Sundstrom
- Activities and CraftsHow to Make Stencil Table TentsTable top cards are easy to put together, and they’re a fun way to keep a theme going at any event. For this craft, here’s what you’ll need: Materials: 4 x 9.5 Cardstock Wide satin ribbon Glue gun Stencils that match your theme Numbe...
- Mother's Day PrintablesBloomin' Printable Mother's Day Card for GrandmotherLet your grandmother know you how much you care with this printable Mother's Day card. ...
- Activities and CraftsHow to Make Beach Blanket Place CardsBeach blanket place cards are a fun way to assign seating at any big event, be it a baby shower, wedding, or summer barbecue. Materials: Blank business cards in various colors Tiki drink umbrellas Sand A large piece of cardboard A marker in...
- Active PlayHow to Organize Your Child's PlayroomIt's pretty frustrating when you help your child clean up their toys--only for them to make a mess again the very next day...and the next...and the next. Hey, kids will be kids--of course--but an organized playroom can bring mom and dad, peace of...Rachel Sokol
- Activities and CraftsHow to Make Patriotic Flip FlopsPatriotic Flip Flops Give a plain pair of rubber flip flops a patriotic makeover with our step by step video tutorial. Great for kids, teens, even Mom might like a pair of these! Best of all, you can easily remove and switch up the decorations t...
- Mobile Apps10 Best Apps to Help Kids Learn to ReadFrom learning the alphabet to stringing letter sounds together, reading requires a foundation of many skills. These interactive apps can help provide the building blocks of reading, focusing on literacy skills including phonetic awareness, site w...Lindsay Hutton
- Activities and Crafts5 Easy Fourth of July CraftsFlags, fireworks, and barbecue -- oh my! The Fourth of July is exciting for the whole family, especially for children. Along with all the festivities, celebrate this Independence Day with your little ones by making these 5 easy Fourth of July cra...Kelly Sundstrom
- Fourth of July3 Quick and Easy Fourth of July CraftsEven though it may feel like summer just started, the Fourth of July is already right around the corner. Whether you're planning a cookout for the whole neighborhood or just a fun day in the yard with the kids, these three quick and easy Fourth o...Colleen Hughes
- Rain3 Rainy Day Crafts for SummerSummer time usually means fun in the sun running around outdoors, but on a rainy day little ones can easily become bored and restless. Before your kiddos start climbing the walls, try these rainy day crafts to keep them occupied and entertained. ...Kelly Sundstrom
- Mother's Day PrintablesBloomin' Printable Mother's Day Card for AuntLet a special aunt know you how much you care with this printable Mother's Day card. ...
- Kindergarten Art5 Easy Crafts for KindergartnersKindergarten-aged kiddos seem to have endless energy. So when you have your little ones at home all day, prepare ahead of time by putting together a few hands-on crafts to keep those little hands busy. Your children will be entertained all day lo...Kelly Sundstrom
- Activities and Crafts5 Fun Pirate Themed Activities, Crafts and RecipesGet ready for a swashbuckling adventure! The new Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Men Tell No Tales movie will be opening next week. So how about some pirate themed activities with your kids? Below are a few of our favorites. Aye aye, captain! 1. ...Laura Richards
- Entertainment and Activities4 Easy Homemade Musical Instruments for National Music WeekNational Music Week is the first full week in May. It's a great opportunity to introduce your kids to the art of making music. To start, here are four homemade musical instruments you can make with your child. If you have four kids, you can make ...Rebecca Desfosse