Quickly put together an adorable and inviting kids’ holiday letter-writing or card-making station for writing real mail to friends and family or for festive pretend mail play. One of my favorite simple joys of the holiday season is finding hand-addressed…
This DIY paper chain countdown to winter holidays is a simple and easy December craft for kids with endless uses and many opportunities to recycle old artwork or scrap paper. Paper chains are an enduring holiday decor craft classic, aren’t…
Add some colorful wintry sparkle to your windows this holiday season with this lovely (and super simple!) snowflake suncatcher craft project for kids. There’s a nip in the air, a comforting blanket of fresh poofy powder, and a radiant light…
In the spirit of the upcoming 4th of July holiday weekend, we wanted to share the brilliant concept of sparkless paper sparklers with you! Just in case the idea of a group of five-year-olds brandishing hot, sharp metal skewers doesn’t…
Inspired by northern winter outdoor traditions, this recycled cardboard ice shanty art project is a fun indoor creative building activity that combines design and engineering. This project provides an opportunity for kids to investigate construction, hone critical-thinking skills, and encourages…
Brrr….! It’s -10 degrees (Fahrenheit!) – too cold for extended outdoor play, but you’ve got some antsy kids in need of winter play like, YESTERDAY. Have no fear – sugar cube ice castles are here! Inspired by a local winter…
Do your kids like to have a holiday space that’s all their own to decorate? A miniature kids’ tree is a great way to deck the halls without going overboard, while also working some seasonal craft activities into the schedule!…
My first December in Minnesota has me embracing my Scandinavian roots in a major way. Norwegian traditions like lefse-making, putting up straw ornaments, and watching for the nisse have always been a part of our family’s holiday celebration, but this…
Rockefeller Center, eat your heart out! NYC has nothing on our eye-popping evergreen – the latest addition to our cardboard art project family and the merriest little cardboard Christmas tree you ever did see! Cardboard Christmas Tree Kids Craft –…
