Kids crafts and activities are not just a way to entertain children, but these projects help children learn and hone their creativity. Better yet, doing crafts and activities with your kids is a wonderful way to bond and connect. You don't even need to be a crafty mom! Here are some tips, projects, crafts and ideas for keeping the kids (and mom) entertained.
My kids, like most,
are pretty rough on crayons. Every time I turn around, I seem to find another
broken piece that they have cast-off for a nice new unbroken crayon. No one
seems to want to color with the broken crayons, so I have started collecting
them for use in other projects. One of our favorites is making mock stained
glass. For the fall, we add some leaves in to make a pretty seasonal window
hanging that adds a little taste of autumn to our home.
You might not bring one of these super fantastic Cold Stone Ice Cream Signature Cakes home for desert except for very special occasions, but creating your own makes for a fantastic and delicious family activity.
As the weather turns cooler,
finding ways to entertain the kids indoors can be a real challenge. Toddlers
and preschoolers, especially, get bored with the same games, toys and movies
and will get into anything and everything. Finding fun and creative projects
for your kids is a great way to keep them entertained, but sometimes it seems
you have nothing on hand. Here are a few surprising ideas for supplies that you
can make from items in your kitchen. They’re even safe for the toddler set that
likes to eat everything!
As the leaves change color and the days get longer and
colder, the wonder of nature becomes more and more inviting. Taking a leisurely
stroll in the crisp fall air can be just what the doctor ordered to help relax
and refresh the entire family after a hectic week of work, school and
activities.
As you enjoy the beauty of the outdoors, why not collect
some of the gifts that nature has left behind and help your children create a
beautiful fall wreath for your home? Pick up leaves, nuts, pinecones and
whatever other local fall treasures that you can find.
Fall is here, and the holidays are among us! This is the time to celebrate this special season with our kids. An old fashioned Harvest party is the place to start.
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My kids, like most,
are pretty rough on crayons. Every time I turn around, I seem to find another
broken piece that they have cast-off for a nice new unbroken crayon. No one
seems to want to color with the broken crayons, so I have started collecting
them for use in other projects. One of our favorites is making mock stained
glass. For the fall, we add some leaves in to make a pretty seasonal window
hanging that adds a little taste of autumn to our home.
