How to keep early waking kids in bed
I have early rising kids and though I am an early riser myself, 6am is just earlier than I want to be up. With my older son we used a CD alarm clock with the volume set very low to tell him when we could wake up, and while it worked well, the volume kept getting...
Halloween Pumpkins Coloring Sheet
It's pumpkin carving season and this Halloween coloring sheet features 3 happy pumpkins sitting on a wall! The coloring sheet also features a bat flying in the moonlit sky and the words "Trick or Treat!" This printable would be fun for teachers to pass out in the...
Free Pumpkin Carving Stencils and Patterns
Time to get out the carving knives and get ready to create some great pumpkins for Halloween! Here are some great ideas: Scary Pumpkin Stencils Printable Pumpkin Carving Patterns Extreme Pumpkin Patterns Pumpkin Masters Free Patterns Stencils from HP Pumpkin Carving...
Marble Race Building Toy
For the first time in 4 years, I'm adding a new category to FreeStuff4Kids. I have two kids and quite regularly we play with some great toys and even though they aren't *free* I really want to tell you about them. I think we all hate spending money on toys that turn...
Cute Kid Friendly Treats for Halloween
Halloween is around the corner and that means it's time to plan to make some fun treats! Dirt Nap Cake 1 (5.9 oz) package chocolate instant pudding mix, prepared 2 cups chocolate wafer cookies (about 45-50), crushed 2/3 cup chocolate syrup 1 (8 oz) container frozen...
Make a Flower Printable
Yesterday's post got me inspired to make a printable that might make creating layered paper flowers a little easier. Just print, color, cut out and tape/glue together. You can make a whole garden! Click to open and print ----> 6 Petaled Layered Flower
How to Make Paper Flowers
I don't have a girl, so I'm sighing wistfully at these cute paper flowers, thinking how sweet they'd be decorating a wall in a girl's room. Simple Paper Daisies Tissue Paper Flowers and... I know this post says these are for a wedding, but how cute would these flower...
Make an Origami Folding Paper Toy
This is a great little origami paper toy to make, especially for older kids.
Easiest Peanut Butter Cookies Ever
One of my favorite homeschool blog writers posted a peanut butter cookie recipe recently. I read it just as dinner was finished cooking, so I jumped up and we made this quick little recipe and we had warm cookies for dessert. Recipe: 1 cup peanut butter 1 cup sugar...
Crafts for Kids: Cinnamon Sandpaper Shapes
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...
