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Time Saving Classroom Resources
Shell Wreath Tutorial Have you ever collected so many shells that you didn’t know what to do with them? I love collecting them and have loved using them in wreathes and ornaments. Now that I’ve been to the Gulf of Mexico a few times, I’ve learned that this is where all the best shells […]
Make your own LEGO t-shirt? Yes! It’s possible! LEGO t-shirts with a Freezer Paper Stencil? Wait, you haven’t tried crafting with freezer paper? That’s okay, I hadn’t either and now I’m hooked. If you’re heading to LEGOLAND, then you’ll need these shirts! We’ve been to both the California and Florida LEGOLANDS. You can read our tips here […]
Handmade Ombre Heart Card by Kids The Ombre Heart card is simple, yet beautiful enough to send to anyone. It reminds me a lot of our favorite “I Love You” Sign Language card. Is it important for kids to get involved in the making and sharing of love for others. Don’t forget about your grandparents, other relatives, teachers, […]
Snow Globe Paper Craft will keep your kids or class busy. There is something therapeutic about tearing paper into little bits. Tear, glue, tear, glue. It’s just like our torn paper pumpkin, fun and great for fine motor skills. A win-win in my book. This is a great project for preschool (see bottom photo) through elementary […]
Tissue Paper Sun Catcher. I just spent some time with my awesome nieces. They love to make crafts and they’d seen the movie Inside Out. We combined the two and made a coloring pages sun catcher. I’m telling you, this is genius. So simple. I love the LEGO head we made, but that took a little […]
Curly Pool Noodles Looking for a fun “twist” to use in an art sculpture or party decor? Look no further than Pool Noodles! It seems that every Dollar Store, craft store, and Five Below has them outside their stores in the summer. I’ve even used them for waterproof floral foam. We had fun learning how […]
