Alright, let’s talk about friendship bracelets. You know the ones……those colourful, knotted little wonders that kids have been making and trading since forever. If your daughter has been begging you to teach her how to make one (or you’ve been…
How to Do Easy Block Printing With Kids Using Sponges and Foam
Some crafts are fun once and then forgotten. Block printing is not one of those crafts. I first introduced block printing to my class on a Thursday afternoon. By Friday morning, three different kids had come back asking if we…
A Parent’s Guide to Starting a Mini Craft Corner for Your Kids at Home
Let me paint you a picture. It is a rainy Saturday afternoon. The kids are bored. You have already heard “there is nothing to do” three times in the last twenty minutes. The television has been on since morning and…
How to Turn Old Crayons Into New Ones Using a Muffin Tin
Can I tell you something that happens in almost every household with kids? Crayons multiply. And then they break. One day you buy a fresh box of 64 crayons. Everything is perfect. Every color is sharp and whole and beautiful….
20 Fun Air Dry Clay Crafts for Kids
If there is one craft supply I would recommend to every parent without hesitation, it is air dry clay. No kidding. I have used it in my classroom more times than I can count. And every single time, something magical…
A Step-by-Step Guide to Making Air Dry Clay Bowls With Your Kids
Some crafts are fun in the moment and forgotten by the next day. This is not one of those crafts. Air dry clay bowls are the kind of project that sticks around. Literally. Once your child makes one, it sits…