childrens ideas

You know what question Kate and I get a lot? "How do you girls do it it all??" Our schedules are full, just as many of yours are, and it comes with the constant struggle

This firework salt painting art project is the perfect art activity to do with your kids this summer! It uses salt to create a cool effect.

The Ellie Grip is a 'sock' for the hand to maintain correct pencil grip. The Ellie Grip has two holes for the index finger and thumb. The other fingers remain in the sock. The Ellie grip comes in red for the right hand and blue for the left hand. #329

Eating out with young children can be a challenge, but Scott and I like to live on the wild side. Of course, it was a little easier when it was just Beckett, but even now

Lego Crayons: Hey Folks, Here is a quick an simple way to recycle old crayons (or use new ones) to make really cool lego crayons. A friend recently made some of these as a present, and being an avid lego fan (and father to a growing fan) I had to try these ou...

Cardboard Circle Weaving With Kids. Fun recycled yarn art!

Fairies love pretty flowers, magical dust, and tiny foods! We ™ve put together thirty fun fairy crafts and recipes just for that special little someone!

Tips for turning kitchen compost scraps into pretty spring greens. Even thought my daughter is just six years old, it’s clear that I’m raising a little environmentalist. Clara carries a bag and picks up garbage on our forest walks, aghast at people who litter. Of her own free will, she turns off the water in the shower when soaping and is keenly aware of water conservation. She wants to know about everything from global warming to water pollution and is fiercely protective of nature. This…

These fun and easy Fine motor activities will help baies and toddlers develop fine motor skills, pincer grip, critical thinking and eye-hand co-ordination.

2nd grader, 8 years old, girl. Postercolors & oil pastels on drawing paper.

Today we are going to talk about raising internally motivated children. Wouldn’t it be incredibly awesome if kids did everything without being asked?

This homemade baby guitar instrument using rubber bands is a great play idea for babies, toddlers and preschoolers. Great for developing fine motor skills.

A set of five branch gnomes . Gnomes measure between 5" and 6" tall,each gnome has been sanded and finished with a bees wax polish. Thank you for looking !