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Time Saving Classroom Resources
Enjoy crafts and activities with your kids, regardless of their ages. From younger children to tweens and teens, find tutorials and ideas on how to craft, learn with play, draw, and have fun with each other!
Whether you have leftover candy or you are able to hide some away before it’s all gone, you’ll enjoy these simple cookies. Supplies: cookie and icing Candy Corn = feathers Milk Duds = body M & M’s = head Candy Corn tip = beak Twizzlers = waddle Random sprinkles = feet and eyes
Duct Tape Adventures!! Oh how we love duct tape. There are so many creative options for kids. It’s not just for “ducts” anymore. I think we have a new form of therapy in my house, called Duck Tape Therapy! There’s something about pulling the heck out of a roll of tape and smooshing it onto […]
We visited Mt. Vernon on a gorgeous fall day. Due to the wonderful location of Mt. Vernon, I doubt any day could be bad there! Good to know before you go: 1. Pack water! No other food or drinks are allowed or sold on property. Eat something right before you walk in. I think […]
LEGO Lovers unite! This was a fun, simple project. Great for a rainy day. My kids created alien heads for some of their guys. As a mom, I don’t know why you would have guys without heads – but alas, they do! SuppliesOven Bake ClayMini-figure bodies (they cannot go in the oven)Foil or parchment paper […]
Can kids use glue guns? Yes, they actually can. With careful demonstration, practice, and adult supervision, your kids can do some of these awesome projects too. I love to use my glue gun for all craft projects, including our favorite Scrabble Magnetic Board. Supplies: Low Temp Glue Gun Safety First – Adult supervision is required […]
Honestly, I thought this was a “craft fail”…. but my kids love it! They’re excited about playing Tron and gathering other neighborhood kids together to whack each other with a frisbee play. Supplies: Dollar Store Frisbee (we used a free one from vacation), black primer, and contact paper. Directions: Trace and cut hole, peel and stick contact […]
