These giant snowflake is so easy to make and would be a great project to do with kids. Materials 8 patterned or colored bags (I used a pack from the Dollar Tree) Some sort of glue or adhesive. Double sided tape, staples, or glue would all work. Step one. Glue the bottoms of the bags together Step two: Place a…
Feeling creative? Have kids that like to create? Want a keepsake? The place to go is The Painted Pot in downtown Rochester, Michigan. The Painted Pot is a ceramic studio where you can paint or create pottery. Our family visited the ” Paint it” portion of the studio and had a great time! First, check-in to the counter and let…
This mason jar project was a lot of fun for Rosa. She really enjoyed cutting and painting the Mod Podge glue. I am really happy with the results, festive jars for a really low price. For this project you will need one clean mason jar. I used Miracle Whip jars since they don’t have any embossing, which would make things…
I love making crafts even though some of them are epic fails. I always want to jump up and down when they turn out. Today, I made a super easy and cheap candy cane wreath. Feel free to add your creativity to this fun project. Adorable Homemade Candy Cane Wreath Supplies Two boxes of candy canes hot glue gun an…
I love crafting even though most of my crafty creations turn into epic fails. The DIY Halloween Jars are so simple that you can craft them with your kids and the jars will turn out festive and cute. This project is a budget-friendly craft to spruce up your home for Halloween. This project is one where I don’t want you…
Just in time for fall, we have this fun activity for your toddler or preschool aged child. Painting can often be messy, but you can contain the mess and still be creative with this Mess Free Acorn Painting activity. You will need: A container with a lid that fits securely Paint Paper Acorns Scissors Trace the shape of the…
Acorn Preschool and Homeschooling Lesson Plans for Early Childhood, Toddler, Preschool, Pre-K and Kindergarten Acorn themed preschool lesson plans. Arts and crafts, games, math, science, group time activities, songs and snack ideas. Fall Collage Go for a nature walk. Supply the children with a Ziploc bag to collect twigs, leaves, acorns, etc. When you arrive back at school, encourage the…
Looking for a craft that works for all ages? With supplies you likely have? Try a stone sun catcher! Supplies: Small bag of dollar store stones Bottle of glue (clear, white, or colored glue) Solid plastic lid with an edge Added supplies if wanted: hole punch thread/string glitter Instructions: 1.Cover your surface to prevent scratching and sticky glue mess! Arrange…
Valentines Day is definitely one of my favorite celebrations. There is something about the color pink that warms my heart. Children especially enjoy Valentines Day. Crafts,candy, hearts and cards…what isn’t there to love! To get into the spirit of Valentines Day, we made this adorable and super easy craft. If you’re like me, your time is limited and you…
Thanksgiving Wreath I saw this awesome idea for a wreath on Chica and Jo. I figured I would try it out and give one to my mother in law for her birthday and one for my mom as an early birthday gift. So I went out and bought supplies: A 12 inch wire wreath (which JoAnn’s said they didn’t have in…
