Kids Activities and Crafts

 We aren’t quite sure how much longer this is all going to last. All we do know, as moms especially, is that some of our kids are going a little stir crazy. I had wondered, how can we help? Both of my daughters are very visual in terms of how they process things. We have so much fun with our Advent countdown calendars so I thought- why not create a quarantine countdown calendar. They come in quarterly sets and if there’s a need for further designs, just let me know and I’ll see what I can do! How to Use the Printable Quarantine Countdown Calendars The easiest way to set this up is to write the dates on the calendars. Or, if your child is…

Our family absolutely loves the Frozen movie series and while we definitely have our favorites (I love Olaf and Sven), the entire movie was a hit. My youngest started quite the impressive stuffed Olaf collection, and we have explored a few Olaf related things for her. Now, we wanted to take our sensory play a little bit further to include a sensory friendly Frozen themed slime. Why Frozen Sensory Slime? Why not? You may not be belting out Let It Go quite as often as you used to, but just give it some time. When you live in a house with young girls (or adults) who are as Disney obsessed as we are? Chances are likely that the next catchy Disney tune is only a…

As a Christian family, we try to emphasize the importance of keeping Christ at the heart of all celebrations and holidays. That especially holds true for Christmas when Christ came to earth as a human baby. What better way to do it than with this heart shaped nativity craft. supplies needed for this heart shaped nativity craft You will need the following supplies: Nativity craft template  Cardstock in dark brown, brown, peach, and light blue Scissors Glue stick Markers in black, brown, and yellow Googly eyes (optional but fun!) How to make this easy heart shaped nativity craft First, print out the template and cut all the parts. For older children, you can let them do this on their own while younger children may need…

We use the beatitudes at home and in our Sunday school lessons to teach character. But why? Simply because, it’s one of those things that stick. We get Bible study in while we’re also looking at positive character traits.  Still with me? Let’s take a look at how we can use this free printable beatitudes craft for kids at home or in Sunday school. How to Use the Printable Beatitudes Craft  The printable has two simple, but different, crafts included. Pictured above, you would cut out the beehive then the bee kids. Each of them is holding a different attribute and they are as follows: Merciful Pure of Heart Humble Appreciative Peacemakers Grateful  The second way, is with the bee kids already on the beehive….

Are you looking for a kid-made Christmas gift idea? How about something that you and your child can make together for their teacher? Or, maybe you’re looking to do a mommy & me spa date? Whatever the case may be, these easy DIY lavender bath salts are perfect for a kid-made Christmas gift. Or for anytime of the year.  Why use lavender for bath salts? As one of the most loved aromatic herbs, lavender has been cultivated and used throughout the centuries. In ancient times, the Egyptians used lavender in incense and perfume and it was even used in the mummification process. The Arabs, Greeks and Romans used lavender as an offering to their gods. As an essential oil in today’s society, lavender is used,…

It’s no secret that we love Eric Carle’s books in our household. Both of my daughters absolutely love this style and the Very Hungry Caterpillar is one of our all-time favorites. I’ve created a Very Hungry Caterpillar printable pack in the past but now, I wanted to make something that was a little bit more fun. And that could also help with both of my daughters with taking turns. So, we combined our love of Eric Carle with our love of Bingo – and made this free printable Very Hunger Caterpillar Bingo game. Why play bingo with younger children? For one, it helps with taking your turn. And it’s a great opportunity to continue conversations. Bingo is fun because you can play this as a…