DIY Maracas – How to Easily Make a Musical Instrument
These DIY Maracas are not only so much fun, but they are super easy to make and allow kids to explore their artistic and musical sides!
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These DIY Maracas are not only so much fun, but they are super easy to make and allow kids to explore their artistic and musical sides!
Making shirts and other custom clothing is so easy with the Cricut Joy! Iron on Cricut material makes things so simple and beginner friendly!
This 5 senses activity is a fun way for kids to learn about the sense of smell, taste, sight, hearing, and touch with a DIY puzzle.
This color recognition game is where color matching & fine motor skills collide! It is super easy to set up and only uses 3 simple supplies!
Hydrophobic sand, also known as Magic Sand, is sand that doesn’t get wet! Find out how to make this fun science-based activity for kids!
This DIY letter recognition activity is where learning the ABCs & cutting skills collide! Pick the alphabet fruit and match it to the basket!
This printable set of worksheets is all about positional words for kindergarten and preschoolers to learn, review, and reinforce!
This shaving cream slime recipe makes vibrantly colored fluffy slime! It is super simple to make and has the coolest texture!
This wreath craft is a fun way for kids to create festive door decor using simple supplies – just cardboard, glue, and old magazines!
Magnetic tile toys are so versatile! Take a break from building castles, and build-a-robot using screws, nuts, and bolts for loose parts!
Everything you need to know to throw a roar-some dinosaur party! From dinosaur-themed activities, to cake & table design, we got you covered!
This DIY shape matching game is a fun way for kids to learn shapes! Bonus points for making this so you don’t lose the puzzle pieces!
This birthday play dough kit is so much fun! Assemble it once, and then use the loose parts to make cupcakes time and time again!
These Printable Number Cards are a fun way hands on way for the kids to learn numbers 1-20. Use clothespins for fine motor development too!
This DIY easy coloring sheet is so simple to set up! It is such a creative and relaxing activity, perfect for after school or quiet time!
This food activity for kids is a great way to expose children to fruits and veggies while constructing a real life Mr. Potato Head!
Making play dough with our simple recipe is so easy and fast! Take it one step further by transforming it into beautiful rainbow swirls!
This sensory sand recipe is made with just a few taste-safe ingredients including stale cereal! It’s moldable and crumbly, but not sticky!
This Feed the Baby activity is a fun and silly way for the kids to strengthen their hand and eye coordination and fine motor skills!
Nature can make the most beautiful masterpieces! Here’s one way to make Rock Art using sticks, stones, and other nature from the backyard!
Painting with a spray bottle is such a fun and vibrant way to create process art while strengthening important fine motor skills!
This DIY car toy is a genius way to use recycled materials for a craft you can play with! It also makes for a fun storage solution!
Where sensory and imaginative play collide! This insect preschool activity is a fun way to get hands on while learning all about bugs!
Make this school bus craft out of an egg carton and other recycled materials. It’s a fun and simple activity for the transportation fan!
Did you know that one pack of seaweed equals a vegetable serving? These easy lunch box ideas for kids are not only yummy but nutritious!
Stencil art for kids is a fun way to make shapes and designs. Get the free printable and ideas for your own masterpiece!
Teaching colors to toddlers has never been more fun with this color matching worksheet that makes ordinary cotton pads turn vibrant!
Strengthen cutting skills while giving your kids their dream “job” with this fun pet salon activity! Best part? It’s made up of recyclables!
Explore the deep blue sea and all of its creatures with this fun ocean activity play dough kit. Includes all the details on kit items!
A tiny bit of sand and a few simple ingredients create this easy no-bake sand play dough recipe for a fun textured-filled sensory experience!
This galaxy in a jar is a fun DIY craft to get kids excited about space exploration. Best part for grown ups? The set-up is so simple!
Painting on ice is a fun way to not only be creative with art, but also learn the science behind melting and freezing points!
Colorful popsicles are so easy to make! Follow my simple hack for creating perfectly layered popsicles and you’ll be making them in no time!
This ocean sensory bin is not only a fun way to spark imaginative play with sand and sea creatures, but it’s also so simple to set up!
All you need to know about how to make a maze using natural materials. A fun way to not only get kids outside, but also have them crafting!
This fireworks inspired activity is great for teaching toddlers colors. Perfect for Independence Day and New Year’s Eve celebrations!