Here's a project you can do over the course of a day or several days while learning about the artist, Henri Matisse.

Our sensory bin needed a refresh and with fall in the air we decided to go with an autumn theme and try our hands at dying garbanzo beans ak

Here's a fall project to spruce up your home that is perfect for crafty parents to make during nap time or with older children.

We had left over color sand from our sand paintings and decided to bring some of the beach magic home to use as a bookend. This one is as simple as raiding your recycling. What You'll Need: Colored sand Glass jar with lid (optional) Glue Shell First you will need enough colored sand to fill your jar. You can see how we made ours here. The basic idea is simply food coloring and sand. We polished off a jar of pickles while at the beach (my kid loves pickles!) So we washed it ou

We are squeezing out the last delicious drops of summer with a trip to the beach! Here's a way to "paint" with some colorful s

We made some mushy, goopy, and frightening(ly easy) monsters - with zero mess!

Rainbow rice sensory bin was such a hit at our house that when it came time to freshen it up we decided to try out something new. Enter: Rai

Wondering what to do with those left over egg cartons from Easter? Here's a cute way to craft, recycle, and talk to your kids about the

Could this be any cuter or easier? This Easter Garland will brighten your home for only pennies and a little bit of your time.

Who says craft time and snack time are mutually exclusive? Here's a sweet treat your little leprechaun can make, wear, and munch! This is a great activity for working on fine motor skills and for filling hungry bellies. What you'll need: Fruit Loops or similar Yarn or string Craft foam (green) Tape Scissors Start by cutting a length of string, 1 1/2 to 2 feet long. Using a small piece of tape, wrap both ends of your string. This will keep it from fraying and make it easier fo

Here is a colorful and easy craft to decorate your house for St. Patrick's Day. Older kids can make this on their own, while your little ones and toddlers can practice cutting and colors. What you'll need: Construction Paper Scissors (here is a pair of toddler training scissors we love) Tape or glue Cut 2 inch strips of each color of construction paper. Pro tip: stack them and cut them all in one go. Then tape one color (we made ours a rainbow) into a circle. Thread the next

An instant hit in my house, "rainbow rice" fills your sensory bin with a colorful twist on an old classic that that has long lasting play value across multiple ages. Taste safe, this rainbow rice recipe is great for even the littlest of hands to explore and encourages motor skills, creative play, exploration, and experimentation for kids of all ages. At the end of the post you will find some suggestions for age appropriate play and activities, but first let's go over how to m