If I’m totally honest, I’m not a fan of winter. But it does have some perks, like sledding, making snowmen, snuggling under cozy warm blankets with a mug of hot cocoa…and ice skating! Of course, in our family, we’re actually at the rink year round since our son plays hockey. (Yes, a mom who hates…
This spider craft for kids is fun and simple to make, but it’s so much more than just your every day craft. Once you’re done creating, this spider becomes a great fine motor activity for kiddos. It will help improve finger strength and dexterity and promote and mature pinch pattern, which comes in handy when…
This simple cloud craft leaves lots of room for imagination. Have you ever gone cloud watching with your family? It’s so relaxing and fun. This easy craft imitates that activity but puts it into a paper and paint form. Just make the cloud by tapping paint on the page. Then look close to find a…
Making a craft is a fun and simple way to teach name spelling and writing. And this rocket name craft is so much fun. We’ve written the child’s name, one letter on each section of the rocket, so that the parts can be moved around and put in the right order. Starting with letter identification…
The best way for kids to learn is through play. This snowman name craft is the perfect winter craft to teach kids both to spell and write their names. You can use it in a classroom full of preschoolers or with your own kids at home. Stick around for a few name writing tips from…
This rhino craft is so much fun to make. It starts with a couple of paper plates and turns into a beautiful creature. We painted ours, but if you don’t want to bother with the mess of paint, just use crayons or markers for yours instead. It will still turn out absolutely adorable. And if…