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Paper Mache Hearts by Crafty Allie
Last month, Crafty Allie took our Kids Craft Blogger Challenge and we’re SOOO glad she did! Look at this adorable and totally creative paper mache hearts project she came up with to use some of our challenge supplies…tissue paper squares! One of the things I love the most about the final project is that you […]
Easy Soft Play Dough Recipe
This super-easy play dough is not only is it easy to make (only two or three ingredients and you probably already have them!), it’s a snap to clean up and makes for a great sensory experience. You need some hair conditioner (whatever you have should work), cornstarch, and, if you want, food colors. I started […]
Make Your Own Modeling Clay
Make your own modeling clay! This simple homemade clay is lightweight and easy to work with. It can be air dried or baked when you are finished molding your creations. You need three ingredients for this dough – corn starch, white school glue, and baby oil. Start with equal parts cornstarch and glue and stir […]
Simple Science Experiment: Making an Eruption
To make this simple eruption all you need is 2 small containers, baking soda, and vinegar. We did the experiment outside so we didn’t have to worry about the mess. If you’re doing this inside, do it over the bathtub or container. To conduct the experiment, start with one container with a bit of baking […]
Foam Dough = Shaving Cream + Corn Starch
My preschooler loves playing with play dough, but what do you do when you run out? I’ve tried making my own, but it never turns out as smooth as the store-bought dough. I don’t love the price tag either. So, as usual, I browse the internet for ideas. When I first saw this dough online, […]
Ignore the mess sometimes and let them be kids…while it lasts
I usually cringe when I think of the mess that my preschooler makes when we do projects and activities together because any activity (seriously any activity), she somehow manages to become a mini tornado of destruction. But I came across this pin on Pinterest. After reading the Hands Free Mama’s post the pin led me […]
Spaghetti Painting
Here’s another unconventional (but fun and silly!) painting method to try out: spaghetti painting! It’s slippery and slimy and messy – a super tactile way to paint! You’ll need cooked spaghetti paint containers (we used muffin liners – you’ll need something shallow enough that the floppy spaghetti can really “get in there” and […]
Homemade Sidewalk Paint
YAY!!! for warmer weather! Now that spring has sprung and we’ve started shedding our layers of sweaters, jackets, scarves, and gloves, I’ve been on the lookout for fun outside activities for my creative preschooler. While my 3-year-old enjoys painting, all those name brand paints can be a little pricey. So, I scoured the internet for […]
Polymer Snow Sensory Table
If you’re missing (real) snow this winter, try experimenting with polymer snow instead! This was our first time trying out this “fake” snow. I’ve gotten it for kids before as presents, but we’ve never actually taken the plunge and used it at home! It comes in a cool science lab test […]
Recipe: No Bake Cookies with Nutella
I used a family recipe for these – and chances are, you have one too! Use your favorite recipe, and make some no-bake cookies with your kids. Additionally, you can also learn to bake like a pro using from agencies similar to Truffle Nation wherein you can treat your kids to delectable baked goodies! Nonetheless, […]
Cornstarch Clay Gift Ideas Your Child Can Make
The gift-giving season is quickly approaching. As adults, you might look for different options like jewelry (like the ones you can get here), customized gifts, or something you can use every day, whereas children look for the opposite. They are encouraged to gift something that they are capable of giving. Using the simple 3-ingredient recipe […]
Yummy Roasted Pumpkin Seeds
Here’s a tasty fall treat that you can easily make with your preschooler (or have them make independently….well, almost): sweet pumpkin spice roasted pumpkin seeds! Whether you are getting ready for Halloween by carving pumpkins or getting rid of those no-carve pumpkins that have been sitting around for a while now that trick-or-treating […]
3-Ingredient Pumpkin Sugar Cookies
My kids love to cook, so I’m always looking for super easy, kid-friendly recipes. One recipe that I kept seeing all over the internet was a simple 2 ingredient pumpkin spice cookie made with only a can of pumpkin and a box of spice cake. Of course, I didn’t have the spice cake on hand, […]
Goo and Slime Monster Specimens for Your Little Mad Scientist
Babyfood jars are great for recycling into “specimen” jars. Show off some spooky catches by creating goo and slime monster specimens! (I first saw a version of this project on Pinterest, from MakeandTakes.com) You’ll need babyfood jars (small canning jars, or salsa jars would work too!) “goo and slime”* eyeballs paper, pen, gluestick […]
How to Make Cornstarch Play Dough
Play dough and clay are great sensory and fine motor tools that preschoolers love to play with. But what if you don’t have any on hand or the dough or clay you have is all dried out? How about making this simple, non-toxic 3-ingredient recipe for play dough using common items from your kitchen? Here’s what you’ll […]
How to Make Monkey Bread ~ recipe to do with your kids
Kids love to cook and make great little assistants in the kitchen, but why not give them a recipe they can (almost) do independently? The Pioneer Woman has an easy and delicious monkey bread recipe on her blog using refrigerated biscuits. With a few simple ingredients, kids can (almost) make this tasty treat independently. Here […]
Oil and Water Project for Kids
Some people call this project making an ocean in a bottle or homemade lava lamp. The concept is simple put water and oil in a bottle and watch the separation. Talk about how they can’t mix and how oil floats. What else floats? What else sinks? This is a fun project for kids while they […]
How to Make Flubber – Flubber Recipe
Flubber is a super fun substance and easy to make with kids. It drips and stretches but it doesn’t make a mess. The first time you see a drop of this stuff on the floor you think “oh great…this is going to be fun to clean up” but even though it looks liquid-y it peels […]