Snowball Village

Snowball Village

Last week I taught two classes for a new local museum.  My featured projects for both days – little habitats.   I have rarely seen a child who does not adore the task of creating a miniature world.  There is this amazing ability of a little world to pull the...

Thankful Turkeys

This is a simple project. All you need are four simple items: brown construction paper colored copy paper clothes pins download of the hand and leaves: CLICK HERE  Cut out brown thankful hand. Write four things you are thankful for – one on each leaf! Cut out...
Rock Insects

Rock Insects

These make wonderful paper weights and could be great dad gifts!  We made these as a part of our insect unit. Mexican Pebble Rocks make the best bugs! I found some of these wonderful stones at a landscape supplier. They are a nice size (palm size.) I had the children...
Quick and Easy Easter Baskets

Quick and Easy Easter Baskets

What you will need:  white paper lunch bags, tag board, hot glue gun, and watercolors.  Step 1: Cut the paper bag down to 5 inches. Step Two: Cut two pieces of tag board for each paper bag – 4″ x6″ and 2″ x 18″.  Step Three:  Hot glue the...
Wonder-Full Easter Eggs

Wonder-Full Easter Eggs

I love, love, love this idea from the Artful Parent.  Stickers and sharpies!  Yes! Go to the Artful Parent website for more ideas and instructions.  (Click on image or name) I also adore these gorgeous eggs – the design is made with rubber bands! Go to the...