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5 Ways to Make Handwriting Fun

5 Ways to Make Handwriting Fun

As a former first grade teacher, I understand and appreciate the importance of handwriting. With recent changes to curriculum and an increased dependency on digital devices for learning, handwriting instruction seems to be going the way of the dinosaurs. As…

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Apple Art with Washi Tape

Apple Art with Washi Tape

It’s back to school and nearly apple-picking time…the perfect time for some apple art with washi tape. My favorite apple art project is a tad bit messier than this more simple and sophisticated project…but children can participate in creating both!…

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Minecraft Impressionist Paintings

Post by Contributing Writer Kim of Life Over C’s Before I share this, you should know that I have no painting skills whatsoever. With the exception of painting every piece of furniture I can get my hands on, I do…

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Ten Apples Up on Top Fine Motor Activity

Ten Apples Up on Top Fine Motor Activity

Our boys recently re-discovered the book Ten Apples Up on Top, as it had been misplaced for a couple years now! While reading it to them, I was reminded of when we made our own Ten Apples Up on Top model using an oatmeal…

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Rainbow Ice Tunnels

Rainbow Ice Tunnels

Creating these Rainbow Ice Tunnels has been one of the neatest projects we’ve done in a while. It is the perfect blend of science and art…and it kept the boys occupied for well over an hour! I first…

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Perler Bead Nightlight

Perler Bead Nightlight

Little Brother is pretty much obsessed with perler beads. It all began a few weeks ago when I let the boys do one of the kid’s craft workshops while I was shopping at Michael’s. The craft was pretty lame…

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Dinosaur Poop Craft

Dinosaur Poop Craft

Even boys children who hate doing crafts are sure to find this dinosaur poop craft entertaining! I certainly never thought I would posting a craft that has the word “poop” in the title. But that is what you do for…

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Plastic Cup Twirlers

Plastic Cup Twirlers

It is nearly the 4th of July and what can be more “American” than red Solo cups?!?! I recently learned that people in other countries have hosted “American” parties where these signature red cups are always the feature of…

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Craft Stick Exploding Boomerangs

Craft Stick Exploding Boomerangs

I’m joining several of my blogging friends this week for a fun series using simple materials. Our Craft Closet Boredom Busters will help bring some creativity to your summer without hard-to-find materials or difficult instructions! These craft stick…

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Outdoor Art for Toddlers

Outdoor Art for Toddlers

Summer is here! Now is the perfect time to let toddlers do art projects…because you don’t have to worry about cleaning up a giant mess in your house (which just so happens to be my least favorite part of…

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DIY Treasure Chest for Toddlers

DIY Treasure Chest for Toddlers

Today is Day #2 for “A Very Toddler Summer” series with Toddler Approved! We decided to create our own DIY Treasure Chest for Toddlers using a baby wipes container and baby food lids to kick off our first activity….

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Easter Eraser Sorting with Tweezers

Easter Eraser Sorting with Tweezers

I found these cute little Easter erasers in the Dollar Spot at Target a few weeks ago. We used them for this great sorting and fine motor activity! Sorting is a wonderful skill to encourage cognitive development in preschoolers. And…

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Paper Reinforcement Heart Art

Paper Reinforcement Heart Art

Little Brother and I enjoyed making this paper reinforcement heart art that doubled as fine motor practice. Pulling those tiny reinforcements off the paper is great for developing the small muscles in hands! Here’s what you’ll need: paper reinforcements…

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Fine Motor Christmas Trees

Fine Motor Christmas Trees

After Christmas last year, I scored some great deals that I tucked away until this year. Unfortunately, the holiday season has flown by and I have hardly had a chance to break them out…until today! Little Brother and I used…

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Snow & Ice Salt Writing Tray

Snow & Ice Salt Writing Tray

I am somewhat obsessed with the smooth, shiny, ice-like texture from corn syrup paint. A few weeks ago we created a Frozen-inspired name painting. After it was finished, I thought it would be a great for a salt writing tray…

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Yarn Wrapped Snowflake Ornaments

Yarn Wrapped Snowflake Ornaments

I have had it on my “list” for us to make these yarn wrapped snowflake ornaments for the last two years, ever since I first found these Woodsies skill sticks. We have made other snowflake ornaments before, but these…

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Lighted Shadowbox Nativity

Lighted Shadowbox Nativity

My favorite Christmas decorations are Nativity sets. We have a few Santa and Snowmen decorations here and there, but we have several Nativities. I just love the simplicity of Mary, Joseph, and the baby Jesus in the manger. And I love…

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Frozen-inspired Painting

Frozen-inspired Painting

Brrrrrr…it’s cold outside! Little Brother and I spent our first frosty morning of the season with this Frozen-inspired painting activity. I absolutely love using corn syrup as paint because it dries shiny (we have made a fishbowl inspired by One…

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