If you know anything about me my favorite, last minute, activities are EASY to set up. Here is one of my favorite sensory, learning AND creative activity. I love this activity because it can be as fun or educational as you want it to be. Looking for a simple 20 minute playtime? This is your… Continue reading Salt Tray Painting
This is a favorite activity in my house. Only problem is this dough lasts so long I don’t feel like we can make a new batch as often as we want to! What you need: 1 cup salt 2 cups flour 2 cups water 1 TBS oil (vegetable or coconut) 1 heaping TBS cream of… Continue reading Play Dough from start to finish
These Stand Up Turkeys were so fun to make! I warn you this is a bit messier of an art project. But it was well worth it for us. My goal with this project was to make a point of discussing the mixing of colors. So lets figure out what you’ll need! Supplies: First you… Continue reading Toilet Paper Roll Turkey
(This post contains affiliate links, at no extra cost to you. What that means is if you click and purchase something I will get a percentage of that sale. IÂ participate in affiliate sales to help support my blog and to keep it running.) Here is an invitation for your child to be a little crafty!… Continue reading Turkey Plate
Here is a fun and simple activity that should encourage creativity, print recognition, and the opportunity to talk about what we are thankful for. Every day this week my daughter has come home and had me help her write a letter (in all honesty it is a love note) to a very handsome boy in… Continue reading Thanksgiving Notes
Have you ever tried painting with your littles? Children LOVE painting, probably because it is one of the messiest art experiences! Ha. This little activity gets the painting in with a small level mess. Supplies: washable paint q-tips paper with a leafless tree (draw or print) I love Glued To My Crafts Blog. I have… Continue reading Q-tip Tree Painting
(This post contains affiliate links, at no extra cost to you. What that means is if you click and purchase something I will get a percentage of that sale. I participate in affiliate sales to help support my blog and to keep it running.) My daughter came home, from preschool, with a pumpkin bat and she… Continue reading Halloween Puppets
I love an activity that is more than just one step. This activity will get you out of the house. First you and your sweet things need to go hunting for some leaves. Pick out some different types and shapes to make your tracing more interesting. A good leaf fight might be in order at… Continue reading Leaf Tracing
This is an activity that I have no problem sitting down and participating in. I love getting crafty with my sweet girls! I have seen leaves be made into animals, patterns, layered, painted on, cut up tiny. There are so many options. What you need: More leaves – get out there and do some collecting! Paper… Continue reading Leaf Art
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