Crafts!

With a family of Swifties, it was only a matter of time before a Taylor Swift themed birthday party was requested… and it has arrived! As a listener since a teen (I was born in 1990, Taylor in 1989) it felt like growing up with her, so it feels especially sentimental to be now making Taylor themed crafts with my kids! I looked on line and saw some beautiful ideas, but alot of them used balloons. That’s fine, except balloons pop and can be hard to work with. Plus my … Read more

Spring is here, and there are yellow pops EVERYWHERE – but today, we will be using what’s beneath those yellow pops… the stems of the dandelions! Each spring we do tons of dandelion crafts with the pretty bright heads, but figured… hey, why should the stems miss out on the fun?! So I created this cute crazy “hair” hedgehog perfect for the occasion! How to Make the Spring Hedgehog You don’t *have* to use dandelion stems for this cute hedgehog craft – in fact, I even though about doing grasses … Read more

After seeing the most adorable banana slug plushie in the store, combined with the yellow of the spring season, I was inspired to create this simple but adorable banana slug dandelion craft! There are tons of fun ways to get the yellow out of the dandelions – so let’s check it out! How To Make Your Cute Little Slug Download Your Banana Slug Printable I hope your enjoy this simple but fun celebration of the brightness of dandelions (and the cuteness of a banana slug!) Download the PDF Template More … Read more

It’s the morning of the solar eclipse, and I just had to whip something up real fast – I hope your kids enjoy this printable solar eclipse activity pack as much as mine will! It’s fairly straightforward, but I thought I’d share in case anyone else is scrambling to find something fun or meaningful to do with their kids/class during this rare event – the next one isn’t until 2044! The download for this packet is at the bottom of the article! Solar Eclipse Kids Handprint Craft Print out the … Read more

Make your Earth Day activities even more exciting with this fun and free Earth Day headband printable! It’s perfect to go with any themed Earth Day unit (I’ll link to some things I use below) or as part of a group/summer camp clean up. Ideas for This Cute Earth Day Crown It’s a given that it’s perfect for any themed unit (April 22nd), but here are some other times it could be fun to use! Materials Needed To Craft Steps to Make the Earth Day Headband If you would like … Read more

Today I’m thrilled to introduce a fresh twist on a classic game, perfect for Earth Day: Earth Day Bingo. This game strikes the ideal balance between fun and educational content, highlighting eco-consciousness in an engaging way. It invites players to match symbols and words related to our planet’s conservation, tapping into the collective spirit of environmental stewardship. This game isn’t only another activity; it’s a gateway to discussions about Earth conservation. Earth Day Bingo gets families talking, laughing, and learning. It brings attention to sustainable practices and sparks curiosity in … Read more

Get some great counting practice in while incorporating an Earth Day theme too with this printable math mini book for preschoolers! I homeschool my three kids, and love making custom things for the holidays that fit into our lesson plans. This one is so cute and has the option to add in some extra fine motor skill practice as well – so as always, I’d love to share the design with you guys! If you’re looking for more Earth Day activities, I recommend heading to the “mother post” here which … Read more

Get even your youngest kids excited to take care of our Earth with these fun Earth Day Worksheets for Preschool! It’s hard to teach complicated Earth Day lessons, but the spark can certainly be created with a few fun printable activities! I homeschool my three kids – although I do follow a curriculum (Moving Beyond the Page!) I love making things custom for each holiday to add into our lesson plans. Each of the learning activities have an Earth Day theme – plain worksheets are ok, but the extra cuteness … Read more