Did you know that the state of Pennsylvania is actually a commonwealth? Or that it is one of the most densely populated states in the U.S.? There’s a lot to learn about Pennsylvania and you can make a unit based on the Keystone State fun with these Pennsylvania crafts for kids! Pennsylvania was admitted as a …
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Kids love to make simple crafts, but if you’re running low on crafting supplies, you might be wondering what you can use for their next creation. That’s where recycling comes in: You can take old items and repurpose them into lovely pieces of art! Get some inspiration from these DIY crafts using recycled materials! This list …
The voyage of the Mayflower was a big event in American history. Learning about the pilgrims and their trip on the Mayflower can give kids an understanding of how many people came to America and what happened after they met the native Americans who lived there. Use these Mayflower Crafts and Activities for Kids to give …
Every child loves to play with puppets, especially ones they make themselves. If you’re like me, you have plenty of popsicle sticks lying around. What better way to make use of all of those than with popsicle stick puppets? These will help your school aged children work on shapes and fine motor skills including cutting, …
Over the summer, lots of parents sign their kids up for Vacation Bible School at a local church. So if you’re a VBS teacher, you’re probably searching around for easy Bible crafts for children. I’ve rounded up several Bible crafts that are great for VBS or after-school! These are so simple that parents can complete them at …
Kids love to learn about sharks! They’re big, powerful, and amazing swimmers. Plus, they’re so fascinating! They’re basically living, breathing torpedoes that eat other fish. 🙂 Studying sharks can be such a fun, exciting unit for kids! If you choose the right sharks activities and crafts for kids, your little ones will have a blast studying …
Popsicle sticks, or craft sticks, are great for making crafts with kids! If you have little boys, though, getting them to sit down and make a craft can be a challenge, especially if they’re very active or if they’re not interested in creating something. So it’s important to make crafts that boys actually want to make! …
Remember making creations out of salt dough as a kid? Now there are even more ways to have fun with salt dough, thanks to these awesome salt dough crafts! If you’re looking for something easy, inexpensive, and fun to do with your kids, just whip up a batch of salt dough and let their imaginations …
From the Three Little Pigs to Olivia to Peppa Pig – those cute, little, pink, oinkers are super popular not just with preschoolers but also with the lower elementary crowd! They are great for your Farm Animals Unit Study as well. So, what better way to keep the kids entertained than to let them get …
Do you have little doctors-in-training in your family? If your kids are fans of the Disney Junior show Doc McStuffins, they’ll have a blast with these easy and fun Doc McStuffins crafts and activities for kids! I’ve gotten to watch Doc McStuffins with my younger children and they really loved the show! Personally, I love the …
St. Patrick’s Day is just around the corner and it’s time to start planning ways to make it fun for kids! This list of St. Patrick’s Day crafts, recipes, and educational projects features plenty of fun and kid-friendly ideas to get you started! There are activities, crafts, and fun food here to suit kids from …
Kids love learning about pigs! They’re fun to study when you’re doing a farm unit, when you read a classic children’s book like the Three Little Pigs, or when you visit a petting zoo. Make your lesson about pigs extra fun by making these simple pig crafts for kids! They use common household objects, so …