A brown lunch bag and a stick are all you need to make these sweet, sculptural paper bag mushrooms. This charming nature-inspired craft is a wonderfully simple project for kids (or adults!) that can be used for small-world play, classroom…
Is there anything simpler and more enjoyable than setting out an interesting mish-mash of supplies and watching your kiddos create something amazing? Loose parts invitations are perfect for those days when you need a quiet, creative activity STAT – set…
This easy leaf scavenger hunt requires almost no prep and is the perfect on-the-go activity for kids’ outdoor play and nature exploration – in any season! Crisp autumn days provide the perfect opportunity to get out and go searching for…
A twist on the classic cardboard tube bird feeder craft, this project invites kids to play with patterns and experiment with natural supplies for cool handmade bird feeders that are totally bird-safe! DIY Seed Mosaic Bird Feeders – Table of…
Use fun and simple art processes to turn painted shells into magic mermaid seashell necklaces that are hiding an oceanic surprise! Kids of all ages will love making these wearable deep sea treasures that are a fun summer DIY or…
Invite your kids to make their own reusable DIY adventure maps from scrap fabric – a classic art and play activity that encourages creative storytelling, spatial thinking, and visual literacy. Kids DIY Fantasy Map Project – Table of Contents Use…
Childhood summer vacations…the one constant? They ALWAYS included a trip to the beach. Whether it was an extended stay or just an afternoon visit, we always considered it an exciting, extravagant holiday stop. From North Carolina’s Sea Oat-decorated sands, Michigan’s…
Form and sculpt our favorite recipe for simple salt dough into beautifully textured handmade salt dough sea stars! A lovely invitation for kids to observe and recreate these curious and captivating marine invertebrates. Making Salt Dough Starfish with Kids –…
Use this free printable beach scavenger hunt for summer vacations to the ocean, lake, or seaside. A fun summer activity and beach game for kids with lots of ideas for variations… This invitation to go on a seaside search is…
