In this day and age of materialism, bad manners and an over-abundance of “stuff”, Thanksgiving is a great opportunity to remind kids to be thankful. This activity is a fun way to remind kids (and us!) how much we have to be thankful for. Color the wreath...
Making apple head dolls is a very old crafting technique that is thought to have started with the Seneca Indians. These dolls are fun and easy to make, and are a great way for a child to discover his or her creativity. It’s also a very inexpensive craft that...
There are many reasons for the child obesity problem in America today, but certainly one of the major reasons for many children is a poor diet, especially when it comes to snacking on junk food that’s high in sugar and colorings and low in nutrients. Parents can help...
It’s rare that I run across a downloadable game that is worth much these days, but this is the one of the neatest programs I’ve seen in a long time. It’s basically a big toy box, full of a wide variety of toys and play sets. The toys bounce around,...
Easy mazes, difficult mazes, animal mazes, etc. Do you have a kid who loves mazes? Or maybe you like mazes yourself? The KrazyDad puzzle site is home to easy, medium level, difficult and downright tough mazes. Doing mazes is a great way to build concentration and...
Today I have a spooky Halloween word search to get you in the mood for Halloween! Word searches are a fun way to practice spelling. Kids can find words like costume, monster, October, mummy and mask and other Halloween related words. Teachers will enjoy passing these...
Looking for some fun and different ways to decorate with pumpkins this fall? Here are some great ideas that are easy and won’t break the bank: Gilded Thumbtack Pumpkin Vampire Pumpkins Decorate a pumpkin with felt cutouts Paint & ribbon decorated...
With Halloween quickly approaching it is a good idea to start thinking about some simple and fun crafts for kids. Pumpkins, friendly ghosts and black cats are perfect for some easy Halloween activities. While all children differ in their crafting abilities, the ideas...
I’ve seen lots of really cute pennant banners all over the internet, and when it was time for a birthday in our house, I decided to make one. It turned out really cute! I’m sharing the printables here so you can make one too! Instructions for making your...
I just ran across these totally cool animal alphabet coloring sheets at education.com. Check out the other coloring sheets at the bottom of the page as well- there a mandalas, dinosaurs, states, and lots more!
Write your kids’ names in pancake batter! This is a great way to make pancakes a little more fun than the standard circles. Pick up a cheap squirt bottle at the store, or put your pancake batter in a zip lock bag and snip off the corner. (If you’re using a...