Who says summer school can't be fun? We are trying to keep our Princess busy this summer - we have workbooks, DVDs, kits, books, ballet, tap, swimming, and tennis - but one thing she loves that I am excited to incorporate into her schedule is Kelly Kits. About Kelly Kits: Kelly Kits is an all inclusive art play curriculum for children 2 and older. Every art play activity focuses on a simple art techniques in painting, sculpting, drawing, print-making, and collage. There is … [Read more...]
Children’s Artwork Idea
A family friend gave my mother a gift for Easter that was such a great idea, I decided to duplicate it. Truly an amazing children's artwork idea. Make cards out of your child's artwork! Pretty simple, huh? My daughter loves drawing pictures but I can't keep every one of them. I already knew that about the idea of scanning the artwork and making a book, but some of the her more "favorite" pictures can easily be made into blank note cards. Here is one of her pictures which I named "Happy … [Read more...]
Mother’s Day Preschool Card
I showed my Princess the Mother's Day preschool card ideas I found online. After checking them all out, she choose to make the hand print flower pot card. It was fun and easy craft for us to work on together. We like to do hand print crafts and I love when I don't need any fancy craft supplies. (I like to keep it simple.) What you need: Construction paper Scissors Glue Pencil I outlined my Princess' hand and let her cut it out. I then drew a flower pot for her to cut out. … [Read more...]
Preschool Easter Craft
Last week in K4 Homeschool, we reviewed shapes and worked on cutting out shapes. We are still working on cutting this week as well. So when I saw this craft - Handprint Easter Craft - I knew it would be perfect for our homeschool time. A chance to work on cutting and do a craft is something my Princess loves - a fun easy preschool Easter craft. What you need: Construction paper Scissors Glue Stick or Tape Pencil Step 1: Trace your child handprint on colored construction paper. I … [Read more...]
Felt Flower Tutorials
So I have this super crafty neighbor. She makes great things - awesome crafty things. She recently started making beautiful felt flowers. I LOVE them. The cool thing about felt? It is cheap. And with so many felt flower tutorials out there, I know I can do this craft. I just need to bust out my hot glue gun. Remember my felt barrette [the one above}? Well, that was not so cute. I would like to try and make some of these beauties: … [Read more...]
6 Handmade Valentines Day Cards
With Valentine's Day coming up, it is not too early to decide which cards you'd like to make with your children. I know it is simple to head to your local store and buy those cheap ones, but look at these great simple ideas for handmade Valentines Day cards I found online: Have a Ball Valentine's Thumbprint Valentines Bear Hug Valentine's Friendship Bracelet Valentines ROLO Valentines Printable Arrow Valentines Are you making your own Valentine's Day Cards this year? … [Read more...]
Santa Claus Kids Crafts Ideas
We had to go to our local mall this week. While playing at the playground inside the mall, guess who walked by? Yes, Santa Clause. He stopped to say hello to my Princess and give her a hug and a candy cane. She was overjoyed. Last year she was terrified of Santa Claus. This year she hugged him, and excitedly said, "He is real!" It was so cute. So now, my Princess believes in Santa Claus, officially. I didn't think it would be so much fun to have a child believe in Santa Claus. As a … [Read more...]
