It is becoming more and more difficult to find activities that the whole family can do together. Often times the age gap between siblings makes it difficult to think of activities that all members of the family would enjoy doing. …[Continue]
Chimes
To make chimes you will need a ruler or stick, metal washers, nail polish, string and a mixing spoon. Hang the washers from the ruler or stick with pieces of string by wrapping the string around the ruler or stick …[Continue]
Heart Parts
Many dozens of animals can be created simply by using heart shaped cut-outs of different sizes. To start, cut out a bunch of different sized hearts. Think of an animal that you would like to re-create with hearts. Try putting …[Continue]
Rainmaker
Chances are that you have probably made an oatmeal container drum or two in your life. While there is nothing wrong with oatmeal container drums and they certainly have their function and place with children, you may be looking for …[Continue]
Candy Bug
Lots of treats are handed out for Valentine’s Day. This craft is a great idea if you are looking for a simple way of embellishing those ordinary treats so that they become something more exciting and personal. For this craft …[Continue]
Chimes
To make chimes you will need a ruler or stick, metal washers, nail polish, string and a mixing spoon. Hang the washers from the ruler or stick with pieces of string by wrapping the string around the ruler or stick …[Continue]
Bee Mine Valentine
Valentine’s Day is a fun time of year for people of all ages. Children are especially excited when Valentine’s Day comes around because of all the activities, crafts and treats that are associated with the holiday. Kids love to make …[Continue]
Rainmaker
Chances are that you have probably made an oatmeal container drum or two in your life. While there is nothing wrong with oatmeal container drums and they certainly have their function and place with children, you may be looking for …[Continue]
Paper Plate Lion Head
This is sort of like the idea with the lion mask, only you don’t’ have to cut the center out of the plate. This is a really simple craft that is probably better for preschool and kindergarten aged children, although …[Continue]
Lion Paper Bag Puppet
Paper bag puppets or Popsicle stick puppets are always fairly easy to make with young children as well. Whichever you plan to do with your child, it will make the process much easier if you already have the template pieces …[Continue]
Lion Mask
You can make lion masks as an enrichment to the story of Daniel and the Lion’s den and they make for some great imaginary play with young children. There are several different ways you can make them, one of which …[Continue]
Lion Sock Puppet
For children all over the world, Daniel and the Lions’ Den is probably one of the most recognized and loved stories in the bible. It’s sometimes hard to believe that it’s found in the bible and it was not a …[Continue]
