This week I taught a lesson on Disciples at our twice a month Adventurer Club. I have about 30 kids in grades 1-4 that I teach two Tuesdays per month. The Disciples lesson also covers The Lord's Prayer. With 30 kids, I like to have a variety of options for teaching. I prefer to set up three tables (or stations) and divide the kids evenly. We finished our Disciples Lapbook at one table. The second table featured a simple handprint prayer craft (above). This handprint craft teaches kids how to … [Read more...]
National Reading Month: 20 DIY Bookmarks for Kids
In honor of National Reading Month, I'd love to share DIY bookmarks. My nine year old loves reading, which I am thankful for. She also loves making her own cool bookmarks. This round-up of cute bookmarks is a great kids craft idea this month. [amazon_link asins='0807508543,0375813659,B00YXSF31Q,B00FLZ5MG6,0735336296' template='ProductCarousel' store='wpplugin01-20' marketplace='US' link_id='94225661-f788-11e6-93d0-93b1c8ca161c'] 20 DIY Bookmarks for Kids DIY Corner Bookmarks - Cute … [Read more...]
Fun Crafts for Kids: A DIY Trolls Flowers Cards Kit
My kids love crafts. Literally LOVE them. But I'll be the first to admit that I am not a very crafty person. But, this Flowers Cards Kit is just so simple and fun -- I pulled it off pretty easily. It's always nice to make and receive a flower card from children, don't you think? With the release of Trolls on Blu-ray and the upcoming Valentine's Day holiday, this is a timely kids craft idea and very easy to replicate. Flowers Cards Kit Those little plastic organizers were only $1.99 at my local … [Read more...]
40+ Fun Christmas Crafts for Kids
My kids love making crafts. Do your kids love making Christmas crafts? They make for great gift ideas or things to add to the tree. Here are Christmas Crafts for Kids! Handprint Santa Salt Dough Ornament - Easy Peasy and Fun Paper Plate Laced Christmas Tree Craft - I Heart Crafty Things Sea Glass Ornaments - Salt Dough Tree Ornament - Red Ted Art's Blog Paper Plate Christmas Wreath - Glued to my Craft Egg Carton Christmas Tree Craft - I Heart Arts n Crafts Cutest Ever … [Read more...]
25 Painted Rock Ideas for Kids!
We've been hiding painted rocks in our local community again. The kids love it, and it gives us mamas an excuse to get outside and walk. I recently bought a FitBit, and I am constantly trying to beat other moms and get the most steps. In case you missed my previous post about painted rocks, it's simple: find or start a Painted Rocks club on Facebook. You just have to paint rocks, hide them, post on FB what they look like and a hint where they might be hidden. The kids like hiding and hunting … [Read more...]
Simple Panda Valentine Box for Kids
In honor of the release of Kung Fu Panda 1 and 2, and of course the soon to be released in theaters Kung Fu Panda 3, I wanted to share a fun and easy panda bear craft for Valentine's Day. I got inspiration from two website: Plaid and Crafty Morning for this simple Panda Bear Valentine Box for Kids! The materials are simple for this easy Valentine craft: empty box construction paper cardstock paper scissors glue and tape Wrap the box in black construction paper. Cut out … [Read more...]
Toilet Paper Roll Pumpkin Craft
My Little Man was sick the last few days. Which means, with the hubby in Tacoma for work I was stuck inside with the kids. You'd think I would have gone crazy, but we kept busy. One thing we did was some crafting. We scoured Pinterest for some ideas and I found a few examples of toilet paper Halloween crafts. I didn't want to make a "scary" toilet paper craft but thought a pumpkin toilet paper craft was a fun idea for my Princess. Step 1: Measure width and length of orange construction paper … [Read more...]
