Summertime is sadly coming to an end, along with all of its sunshiny days and yummy tastes. I mean, is there anything better than burgers right off the grill, corn on the cob straight from the farmers market and a sweet watermelon for dessert? Making this watermelon slice kids craft might just help that summertime…
I think that one of the best additions to any special event is a photo booth with lots of props. Why didn’t we think of this sooner? And if we adults enjoy this activity, just think how much more the kiddos will love it Plus, this will be a fabulous chance for the littles to…
Summer time for me means trips to the beach and reading lots of good books. So, combining those two fun activities to form this craft seemed like a no brainer. Not only will your kids enjoy making this easy summer kids’ craft flamingo bookmark, but they will use it all year long when enjoying their…
One of our favorite things to do as kids while we were in the car or waiting for dinner at a restaurant was to play tic tac toe. I am the oldest of three kids, and of course never wanted to let my little brothers win. But every once in awhile they did have my…
As a school based pediatric occupational therapist, my job is to help students achieve their educational goals. Often my focus is improving handwriting. For preschoolers, it is getting them using their hands to explore their world and use classroom tools. For kiddos to be success, they need to have a solid foundation of fine motor…
I still have a fondness for dominoes to this day.
As you may know, if you have been around this blog for very long, the kids’ crafts that I like the most are those that lead to therapeutic play once completed. Dominoes are a game that has so many variations, it can be played by children and adults of all ages and skill levels. Even preschoolers can learn to match numbers or colors…and what a fun way to learn those skills. What makes this craft so special is that when it is completed it brings the whole family together. And what could really be more important than that?