Salt Box {Tactile Penmanship Practice}
We use Spell to Write and Read and Cursive First and they both suggest to use a salt box to help with beginning penmanship. It is a great way to help develop and/or reinforce …
Hands-On Learning
Find hands-on activities, games, crafts, and creative educational ideas that make learning active and engaging.
I Pledge Allegiance {Flag Craft}
Make this fun, easy, torn paper flag craft inspired by the book I Pledge Allegiance. Great for July 4th / Independence Day or Flag Day in the United States!
Flower Coasters
After making our leaf coasters in the fall, we made snowflake coasters in the winter. I just love how all of our coasters look and the kids love to use them! So, now with all …
Ladybug Spot Addition File Folder Game
I made this file folder game to help with basic addition. It was very easy to make and they kids have really enjoyed it! Materials Needed: a file folder black & red …
USA Flag Cake
Celebrate July 4th / Independence Day or Flag Day with the easy-to-make, kid-friendly USA flag cake!
Father’s Day Tie Card
Well, just like with our Mother’s Day cards, I was a slacker and didn’t get the Father’s Day cards out on time..we just finished these two days ago. …
Find It Games Review {Giveaway too!!}
When I was contacted by Find It Games I was very excited. I knew right away that my kids would love having a Find It Game. What exactly are Find It Games? They are contained …
Kool Aid Play Dough Recipe
Ever tried making your own play dough? Save yourself a little bit of money and give this recipe a try! This was our first time making play dough with Kool Aid and let me tell …
Umbrella Raindrop Craft – FREE Printable Template Included!
Teaching the letters U or R? Create this fun umbrella raindrop craft! Free printable umbrella template included!
Measuring a Rainbow
This was a fun little activity that I did with my daughter when we learned about rainbows. We measured a rainbow! All you need is some construction paper {in the colors of the …
The Kid’s Garden Plans {printable}
After we got our garden planted, I decided to let the kids have a little fun planning their own imaginary garden. I made up this printable for them based on the garden beds …
Bottle Top Bugs
We love using bottle tops for crafts! Check out the super cute bottle top ladybugs, spiders, and bumble bees that we made! The idea was inspired by the bottle top spiders that …