Is your young child learning about the alphabet? Learning the letters of the alphabet, which provides the foundation for understanding written language, is an important first step for young children when beginning to learn to read. Before learning the graphemes that spell sounds, children need to know the names of the letters. Activities such as […] More
Easter is a festive time of year filled with egg hunts, baskets filled with treats, and family gatherings. One of the best ways to celebrate the holiday with young kiddos is by creating handmade crafts that capture the essence of the holiday. Crafting with your little ones is a great way to spend quality time […] More
I love winter, but cold weather often means that my children and I get stuck inside. Crafts are a perfect activity to chase away the stir-craziness. What better way to pass a winter day with children than with some simple but cool crafts through a roundup of winter-inspired crafts for the littlest crafters. Arctic Fox […] More
St. Patrick’s Day is right around the corner! My kiddos and I love making crafts for every holiday of the year. Shamrocks, rainbows, and green are perfect for hanging around the house from mid-February until March 17. What better way to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day with children than with some simple but festive crafts through […] More
Valentine’s Day is right around the corner! While I love the autumn season and the Christmas holiday, I love making valentine-themed crafts with my kiddos even more. With a few hearts cut from colored paper, my children and I have made all sorts of adorable valentines. What better way to celebrate Valentine’s Day with children […] More
With each holiday of the year, my kids and I enjoy making footprint and handprint crafts together. My daughter and son love putting paint on their hands and feet, and I love creating adorable crafts that lock a little piece of my babies in time. For Thanksgiving this year, my kids and I made turkey […] More
Of all the crafts that I make with my kiddos, I cherish handprint and footprint crafts the most because the style allows me to lock a small piece of my daughter and son in time. Last January I helped my children make footprint snowmen in celebration of winter. Materials Blue, black, brown, and white construction […] More
Making handprint crafts is one of my favorite creative activities to do with my children. My kids love playing in the paint and sink water, and I love capturing a small piece of my babies in time. For a recent fall season craft, my kids and I made autumn leaves. My daughter used her handprint […] More
My kiddos and I have been hard at work making all sorts of fun Halloween crafts. I personally love making footprint crafts with my children because I can lock a small piece of my babies in time. For a recent Halloween craft, we made some adorably spooky footprint ghosts. Materials Black paper White and black […] More
My kiddos and I love making crafts together for the holidays, especially for Halloween. As a fun and non-scary way to prepare for the upcoming holiday, I helped my daughter and son make Frankenstein’s monster footprint crafts. My kids love playing in the paint and then the sink, and I love locking a small piece […] More
Earth Day is a worldwide celebration held annually on April 22 to garner support for environmental protection. Celebrate the holiday with your child with a fun Earth Day handprint or footprint craft that locks a little piece of your kiddo in time. Materials White paper plate Blue and green paper Scrap cardboard Paintbrush Cotton ball […] More
R is for robin! Help your toddler learn about the letter R by making a fun robin footprint craft. Materials Brown, red, and orange nontoxic paint Blank paper Paper plate or scrap cardboard Cotton ball Cotton swab or paintbrush Instructions Pour some brown paint onto the cardboard. Use a cotton ball to spread a thin […] More
