Teach Your Child to Tie Shoelaces
I’ve been feeling a bit like a slacker mom since hearing my 6 year old tell me that her friends have been tying her shoelaces at school. We attempted some practice before the school…
Homemade Lacing Block
The Wonder Years shares many Montessori-inspired activities that can be made at home. This lacing board is simple to make and is perfect to help your preschooler practice his lacing skills. Click here to…
Sewing Cards from Juice Tops
One Inch World has discovered that juice tops are sturdy enough to make excellent custom sewing cards for your little crafters! Click here for more!
Rag Quilt Alphabet Tutorial
 These rag quilt letters from Happy Together are so bright and colorful…I think any child would be instantly attracted to them! Click here for the tut!
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…
How to Make a Glass Jar Worm Garden
The Magic Onions shares a how-to for making a worm garden using a glass jar. I love this idea and I know my 3yo will, too! In the past we’ve simply explored worms in…
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…
Busy Book Ideas
Busy Books are very popular right now…for good reason. They’re compact and loaded with fun things for littles to do while (hopefully) sitting quietly. If you’ve been thinking about making one but are at…
Homemade Dream Catchers
Mother Earth shares the dream catchers she recently made for her daughters to hang over their beds. This one is really beautiful and would be a great to make for or with your kids…
Summer Activities Round-Up
The first day of Summer is just a couple days away! Here are some fun ideas to help get you through these long days! Count down the weeks of summer with this Sunshine Patterning…
DIY Wooden Name Blocks
I love this set of personalized name blocks from Melissa at Chasing Cheerios!. These would make a great gift for any child, especially those just learning to spell their name. What a fun way…
Kids Shopping List
Teach Mama had a great idea when she made individual grocery lists for her little ones. This is such an easy and fun way to get the kids involved in the shopping while sneaking…
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.
How to Make a Portable Flower Press
Pressed flowers are a beautiful keepsake of these warm Spring days. 5 Orange Potatoes shares a tutorial for making a portable flower press using items you probably already have. Go check it out!
Supersized Lacing Beads
These ginormous lacing beads are the brainchild of Michelle at Her Cup Overfloweth! Click here to see how she used foam swim noodles from the Dollar Store to make this fun activity for her…