My preschooler is very intrigued by learning to read lately. I must admit, it’s often difficult to get her to sit down and focus on a book for more than 20 seconds. I’ve found that playing games is an easy way to spark her interest in practicing her reading skills.
Combining two of her favorite activities, coloring and playing games, seemed like a great way to hold her interest long enough to practice reading. So, we made this “Build-a-Mermaid or Monster” game to color and play together.
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DIY Clay Necklace for Mother’s Day & Teacher Appreciation
These DIY necklaces also make the perfect homemade gifts for moms and teachers. Handmade gifts, especially jewelry, is an easy gift idea for Mother’s Day that mom will definitely love.
Unique Dye-Free Easter Egg Decorating Ideas
Easter Egg decorating is a holiday tradition for many families. It’s no secret, though, that dyeing eggs can result in a serious mess. It’s a close second to carving pumpkins when it comes to the messiest of holiday crafts! By replacing the dye with other materials such as paints, colored pencils, markers, and crafting (washi) tape, your family can create spectacular Easter eggs with less stress.
Easy Crafting Ideas For Old School Valentines
When I was a child I could not wait to make valentines with my mom every year in early February. We would put all our materials out on the dining room table and spend an entire afternoon with doilies, clip art and rubber cement. I’m calling these valentines old school because there’s nothing digital involved with these fun love notes – just stickers, markers and a little creativity!
Easter Egg Printable Coloring Page
When I was little I would have one single, modest egg hunt on Easter morning. Nowadays Easter celebrations have become a bit more complex. With all the fun and craziness, sometimes we forget to just take time to sit, relax, and color. Here’s your chance for a little bit of “me” or “we” time. This Easter egg coloring page can be enjoyed in a single sitting and won’t take all day to color. And it’s also a great page to enjoy with children.
