By Randa on September 1, 2010
This is a great little origami paper toy to make, especially for older kids.
Posted in Makeables | Tagged origami
By Randa on August 23, 2010
The warm, sweet smell of cinnamon sticks is a great way to welcome fall. This craft combines a few inexpensive materials to create a beautifully scented memento you’ll treasure for years.
Age Group: 3-6 with help, older with supervision
Time: Less than an hour
Materials needed
• 1 sheet of sandpaper per child. Sandpaper [...]
Posted in Makeables | Tagged crafts
By Randa on June 7, 2010
I don’t know about you, but I find that it’s really difficult to find just the right thing for Dad on Father’s Day. You want him to know he’s appreciated, but you want the kids to be involved in the gift as well. Here are several ideas to help with finding something special [...]
Posted in Makeables | Tagged Father's Day
By Randa on June 5, 2010
Check out this amazing art site for kids, Art for Small Hands! If you want to move beyond crafts to real art lessons, this site is wonderful, offering complete “lesson plans” for doing different art projects based on the work of actual artists. The author has 25 years of experience teaching art to kids, and [...]
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By Randa on May 4, 2010
The theme for this edition of the All Things Family Blog Carnival is The Great Outdoors! With spring in full swing and summer on it’s way, we’re all ready to get outside and enjoy spending time together. Check out the posts below for fun things to do outside, outdoor party games, fun crafts and more!
Char [...]
Posted in Makeables, Printables, Teachables
By Randa on March 23, 2010
It’s time for the All Things Family Blog Carnival again here at FreeStuff4Kids! For this edition, we have a great round up of Easter and Party Ideas, as well as some other excellent family posts.
Easter Ideas
Easter is right around the corner, so you’ll want to check out 13 Creative Ways to Dye [...]
Posted in Makeables, Playables | Tagged Easter, party
By Randa on March 7, 2010
For St. Patrick’s Day I have 2 Word Searches for you and a maze! Click below to open and print:
Word Search #1
Word Search #2
Find the Pot of Gold Maze
Here are some more crafts, coloring sheets and activities from our favorite sites:
Fun list of St. Patrick’s Day crafts at Party Elf.
Cute St. Patrick’s Day coloring page [...]
Posted in Makeables, Printables | Tagged mazes, original, St Patrick's Day, word search
By Randa on February 2, 2010
Welcome to the Valentine’s Day edition All Things Family Blog Carnival. The weekly roundup of some of the best family friendly articles, tips and ideas from around the web will be hosted at a different site giving you the opportunity to find plenty of new reads! Along with all the great [...]
Posted in Eatables, Makeables, Printables | Tagged Valentine's Day
By Randa on December 10, 2009
I have been making these swirly colorful glass ball ornaments for years. My tree is covered with them and they’re super easy to make and a great project for kids. For this project, all you need is some plain glass ball ornaments and acrylic paints that you can get from any craft store. I recommend [...]
Posted in Makeables | Tagged Christmas, crafts
By Randa on September 18, 2009
Halloween doesn’t have to cost an arm and a leg. Here are some ways to make Halloween free or very easy on the wallet:
Recipe to make free homemade fake blood and face paint – why go out and spend money on this stuff when you have the ingredients in your pantry?
Make Your Own [...]
Posted in Downloadables, Makeables, Printables | Tagged features, halloween