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Discover 12 Ways to Make More Eco-Friendly Kids Crafts
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15 Jan
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Discover: 12 Ways to Make More Eco-Friendly Kids Crafts

  • March 5, 2021
  • By Amanda Eldridge
  • Eco-Friendly Crafts
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One of my goals for barley & birch has always been to make creative learning projects with simple, earth-friendly supplies that are accessible to anyone. Over the...

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A fresh collection of our favorite modern Halloween art, crafts, and activities for kids! | via barley & birch
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19 Oct
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Discover: 16 Fresh Halloween Crafts and Activities for Kids

  • March 5, 2021
  • By Amanda Eldridge
  • Art Projects, Cardboard, Eco-Friendly Crafts, Paper
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Two weeks to Halloween. The grand dream of an heirloom hand-sewn costume has turned into "what can I make out of this trash bag and glue gun...?"...

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Use our free printable kids leaf activity kit and loose parts & nature supplies for a fall invitation to create! | via barley & birch
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18 Sep
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Discover: Five New Ways to Use Our Kids Leaf Activity Kit

  • March 5, 2021
  • By Amanda Eldridge
  • Cardboard, Eco-Friendly Crafts, Fall, Nature-Based Play, Paper, Sensory Play, STEAM Learning
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A few years ago I designed a simple free printable leaf activity kit for b&b. and all these autumns later, its still one of our most popular...

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A collection of modern DIY dollhouses made from recycled supplies | via barley & birch
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15 Aug
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Discover: Modern DIY Dollhouses Made From Recycled Supplies

  • February 10, 2021
  • By Amanda Eldridge
  • Art Projects, Cardboard, Dramatic Play, Eco-Friendly Crafts, Small World Play
  • 3 comments
Oh, the miniature magic of dollhouses! Back when I was growing up, dollhouses were one of the most coveted toys a kid could have. They came in...

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Make DIY moon sand for a fun sensory play experience that's like a day at the beach! | via barley & birch
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31 Jul
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Make: DIY Moon Sand for At-Home Beach Play

  • February 17, 2021
  • By Amanda Eldridge
  • Doughs and Clay, Eco-Friendly Crafts, Practical Skills, Sensory Play, Summer
  • 3 comments
You might have seen this referred to as moon dough, cloud dough, sand dough, or kinetic sand...whatever you call it, this smushy sensory moon sand is a...

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DIY colored rice is so simple to make and wonderful for toddler sensory play, color-matching games, and more! | via barley & birch
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24 Jul
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Make: DIY Colored Rice for Sensory Play

  • February 7, 2021
  • By Amanda Eldridge
  • Eco-Friendly Crafts, Practical Skills, Sensory Play
  • 9 comments
One of my earlier memories from when I was a kid, was that my preschool class had 2 sensory bins of dried noodles and dried beans that...

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Discover a treasure-trove of kid-friendly crafts to make along to your favorite Raffi songs! | via barley & birch
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20 Jul
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Discover: 50+ Raffi-Themed Kids Crafts and Activities

  • August 5, 2020
  • By Amanda Eldridge
  • Art Projects, Eco-Friendly Crafts, Nature-Based Play, Sensory Play
  • 5 comments
Big news for fans of whales in music...2020 marks the 40th anniversary of Raffi's Baby Beluga! Growing up, my sister and I played...

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Our favorite kids baking cookbooks for young chefs of all ages! | via barley & birch
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27 May
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Discover: Our Favorite Kids Cookbooks

  • March 5, 2021
  • By Amanda Eldridge
  • Practical Skills
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Do you remember using cookbooks when you were little? I had three favorites that instantly spring to mind, conjuring strong memories of afternoons measuring, stirring, rolling, and...

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Our favorite tools and activities to help kids develop cooking and kitchen skills. | via barley & birch
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21 May
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Discover: Hands-On Activities to Help Kids Develop Kitchen Skills

  • March 5, 2021
  • By Amanda Eldridge
  • Practical Skills, Sensory Play
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Watering herbs, pouring milk, washing dishes, folding laundry, and peeling fruits...they're the life experiences I grew up on, and the practical life skills that give kids a...

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This collection of over 40 functional kids art projects encourages little ones to create hands-on art they can play with and use in everyday life. | via barley & birch
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06 Mar
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Discover: 40+ Functional Art Projects for Kids

  • February 7, 2021
  • By Amanda Eldridge
  • Art Projects, Cardboard, Chalks and Pastels, Dramatic Play, Eco-Friendly Crafts, Fabric, Paint, Chalks and Pastels, Practical Skills, STEAM Learning
  • 2 comments
When it comes to art projects, I'm a big fan of form + function. My own experience as a graphic designer has given me a deep appreciation...

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Craftmas 2019 - 15 Kids Holiday Crafts from Everyday Supplies | via barley & birch
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03 Dec
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Discover: 15 Kids Holiday Crafts from Everyday Supplies

  • August 4, 2020
  • By Amanda Eldridge
  • Art Projects, Cardboard, Doughs and Clay, Eco-Friendly Crafts, Fabric, Nature-Based Play, Winter
  • 2 comments
The hustle and bustle of the holidays has TRULY hit! With all the events and plans and family and prep, the joy of sitting down to make...

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A collection of our favorite picture books about Christmas Trees | via barley & birch
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26 Nov
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Read: 16 Timeless Picture Books about Christmas Trees

  • November 11, 2020
  • By Amanda Eldridge
  • Winter
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Snuggling up with a hot of cocoa and your beloved childhood holiday picture book...a little snow, a crackling fire...it's enough to give you ALL the warm fuzzies,...

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