Activities

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!

  • The *FREE* ‘we teach’ Summer eBook is here!

    Hooray!  Hot off the presses the  ‘we teach’ summertime learning eBook is here!  Join the group at http://weteachgroup.com for the free 54-page eBook.  It’s full of fun, free, and cool learning activities for your children.The 2012 eBook features: over 30 ideas for summer learning created by ‘we teach’ members unique, creative craft ideas cooking ideas with ready-to-use recipes […]

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  • DIY Sidewalk Chalk Paint

    The first time I made this, I went wild and added a lot of food coloring!  It looked great, but lasted on our driveway almost the entire summer!! This time, the paint lasted 2 weeks and then the rain washed it away. We used it to make a semi-permanent four square court and bases for kickball. […]

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  • Colonial Williamsburg for Kids: Top Tips

    Would you like to take a step back in time?  How about when there weren’t any electricity or cars?  That far back?  Well, you’re in luck!  Williamsburg, Virginia is that kind of place. Why should you visit Williamsburg? The first words my 9-year-old said were…  “This is just like Disney World, except educational!” (translation:  Thanks […]

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  • Yogurt Pancakes with Blueberries

    Breakfast…. it’s what’s for dinner!  In an effort to feed my hungry boys and keep them full, I found this recipe on the side of the Chobani Vanilla Yogurt container and modified it a little.  The protein in the Chobani helped keep them full for a long time!  I froze the leftovers and hope to use […]

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  • Busy Kids in Action

    Kayla – age 10 and Jordan – age 8 with their awesome paintings!  I love how little Ty wanted to get in the photo too! —- Awesome Job Girls!  Kayla and Jordan were inspired by Lauren’s tutorial on the owl painting.  Thanks so much for sharing Bernadette! — Want to make my day?  Send me a […]

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  • LEGO Beanbag Tutorial (10 year old friendly)

    My almost 10 year old designed this great LEGO head tutorial today.  Enjoy!Supplies needed:  1 sheet of craft felt, permanent marker, stuffing, rice, and hot glue (parent job) His handwritten pattern Cut 3 rectangles2 circles2 cardboard circles Glue it in a circle (back flaps) Glue the flaps to the cardboard scrap. Glue the felt circle […]

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