Do you save egg cartons? If you don’t, then you’re about to find a reason to! This Egg Carton Mushroom Craft is a super simple to prep, toddler-approved craft that is both fun and easy! These little egg carton mushrooms are adorable. Use them along in mushroom, earth or fungi study units or better yet, create a nature-inspired small world play for… Read More
If you have a cardboard box at home, don’t toss it yet. Create these adorable and soft Cardboard Sheep! This craft is perfect for little fingers! Picking up the cotton balls, gluing and clipping the clothespins all exercise fine motor skills along with hand-eye coordination. It’s a fun and simple way to engage a child and at the same time… Read More
This Flower Smash Art is a great way to use up an old bouquet or try this smash craft with wildflowers from the outdoors! Kids will love this unique art craft idea. The best part, of course, is using a hammer to smash the flowers so they leave a wonderful, glorious print on the card stock. Try arranging the flowers… Read More
Explore the colors of nature with this Outdoor Magnifying Glass Color Hunt! It’s super quick to prep and doesn’t require any fancy materials you might not have. That’s always a win! This activity is the perfect idea to bring a bit of fun outdoors and explore the nature around us. All you need to create these colored magnifying glasses… Read More
These Ballerina Tying Practice Boards are easy to make and help kids learn how to tie knots and bows in a fun way! You can essentially do any theme for these. I thought ballerina themed tying practice boards would be right up my daughters alley. She loves them! You can do tying shoe laces, gift box bows, dress waist belt, etc…. Read More
This Paper Bag Haircuts Activity is a fun way to use up those paper bags you bring from the grocery store! I love using materials I have on hand. Whether it’s a paper roll, cardboard or egg cartons, I’m always thinking of creative ways to use it up. It saves time, money and any other hassle you might stumble upon with… Read More
This Button Turtle Craft is a fun recycled crafts idea for kids! All you need is a piece of cardboard, assorted buttons, glue and craft scissors to create these adorable turtles. This craft is perfect for fine motor skills and creativity. Kids can use the assorted buttons to decorate the tops of their turtles, choosing colors and patterns! RELATED: Button Color… Read More
Do you save egg cartons? This Egg Carton Wildflower Garden is a fun recycled activity you have to try! To prep for this activity, you’ll need only 3 materials; an egg carton, a screw driver and a permanent marker…that’s it! Who doesn’t love a quick and easy activity that will have kids explore the outdoors while improving fine and gross motor… Read More
This DIY Bubble Wrap Stamp Art is a super simple craft for kids of any age! Kids will be excited to use unique painting technique, like this, to create their own piece of bubble art. The prep is easy and takes less than 5 minutes to get ready. All you need is a couple paper rolls, bubble wrap, elastics and… Read More
Do you have celery at home? I know, such a strange question to start with, but listen up! You can use celery ends to make amazing art! This Celery Stamped Rose Craft is super easy to prep and looks beautiful when finished. Your kids will be amazed at this unique painting craft. Painting with fun objects makes for an exciting,… Read More
This Recycled Ant Craft is the perfect recycled craft idea for kids. It’s easy, fun and great for both toddlers and preschoolers! Kids will love using an egg carton to create their own little insect. Pair this craft with this amazing The Life and Times of an Ant book for a fun educational activity. This book is amazing and super… Read More
These Egg Carton Volcanoes are super easy to make and make a fun recycled idea for kids of all ages! Kids will love these exploding volcanoes! Perfect as a child’s’ first experiment to see the reaction between baking soda and vinegar. Safe and exciting! Keep reading to see the simple tutorial, list of materials and instructions! RELATED: Fizzing Ice Cubes… Read More
