balloon drums

 Balloon drums can turn a quiet afternoon into a jam session!

mini notebooks

 

I have a drawer full of blank cards that I compulsively buy (who can pass up the dollar deals at Target?) and rarely use. This project puts those extra cards to use by making mini notebooks for kids. They're simple and easy to make and perfect little books for scribbles or letter writing practice!

straw rockets

We've gone rocket crazy over here. Simple and quick, these straw rockets are ideal for some 2 - 4 yr. old fun! (Correction 2-100yr. old fun). 

coffee filter flowers (updated)

Yet another thing you can do with coffee filters.

still life with preschoolers

 In a still life painting everyday, ordinary things become the prominent feature. A still life can feature any inanimate object. Sometimes you'll see natural objects like fruit and feathers or artificial objects like vases and jars.

While painting flowers and fruit can be a bit difficult for young children, you can help your child make their own still life with simple food made stamps...

tie-dye butterflies

What to do with all those coffee filters now that there's a Starbucks next to your house.