DIY Marble Roll Game from a Shoe Box
We’ve had the rainiest summer down here in Florida than any I can remember in recent history, and, while I am thankful for the water, it has surely spoiled many plans for parks and…
Homemade Bottle Cap Game
This super-fun homemade toy from Julie K in Taiwan is a fabulous way to let your little ones practice screwing the tops on and off of bottles without losing the caps. Perfect for car…
Easy Counting Game
 Here’s a simple way to help your kiddos practice their counting skills (with a little fine motor thrown in for good measure)! It’s a cinch to make and you probably already have everything…
More Crafty 4th of July Ideas
All-American Tutu from Joy’s Hope: Edible rockets and sparklers from This Little Project: 4th of July bean bag toss from Chica and Jo: Edible star cupcake toppers from Inchmark: Festive red, white, and blue…
DIY I Spy Book
Brassy Apple made this I Spy Book as part of her self-hosted “creativity for the car†summer craft challenge. It’s such a simple idea, but one that the kids will love! You can see…
Matchbox Dollhouse and More
Trixi, from Coloured Buttons, has been coming up with some really amazing kid toys using matchboxes as her foundation. This doll house is incredible with all of its tiny details, plus she’s added…
Homemade “Five Stones” Game
Ikat Bag shares a game that’s easy to make and fun to play. Reading her description had me feeling a bit nostalgic for the schoolyard pastimes that I rememember: hopscotch and jumping rope!…
Homemade Personalized Checkers Set
The Thrifty Chick came up with a clever remake of the classic game of Checkers. Here she shows how you can easily make over an existing Checkers set to make your own set with…
Lunch Puzzles
Why not let your kids play with their food? This Little Project shares an easy way to turn sandwiches into puzzles! Go read about it here.
Homemade Color Game for Toddlers
Here’s a fun game to play with toddlers who are learning their colors! You can find details about the game’s easy set-up, as well variations for older or younger children at Z Recommends.
9-Patch Tic-Tac-Toe Board
This fabric tic-tac-toe board from During Quiet Time made a lovely teacher’s gift for the end of the school year. In fact, Amy’s kids loved it so much they requested one of their own!…
Homemade Marshmallow Gun
I don’t know why, but this marshmallow shooting apparatus from The Idea Room makes me giggle. I can just picture a bunch of kids running around shooting fluffy little marshmallows at each other. Total…
Touch & Feel Sensory Box
This compartmented storage box is a great way to present many different textures for little hands to explore. Go see My Little Gems to read what to she put inside!
Easy-to-Make Color Matching Activity
This paperclip color matching activity from Homeschool Creations is super-easy to make with just a few supplies and is a great way for your kids to practice matching their colors while working on some…
DIY Sensory Integration Activities
Roots and Wings Co. has put together a fabulous post of various sensory integration activities that you can make at home. These activities are often used to help children who have difficulty processing sensory…