activities, crafts, games and other fun projects for preschool aged children
March is National Craft month, so what better time to encourage creativity and imagination than today? Preschool crafts are a fun learning opportunity and often times a chance to make a memory. There are craft projects I do with my own kids now that brings back memories of creative fun when I was a kid. … Read more
One of our favorite thrift store finds are these fantastic big wood beads. I found these in a plastic bag, the whole bunch was under $2 and it’s given us hours of creative play fun. Each wood block has a hole through the middle so we can use them to practice lacing. Because each bead … Read more
With a paper plate and some craft supplies, you and your preschooler can make some very festive masks for Mardi Gras. We used some supplies from our stash including glitter paint, gems, some paper flowers and even some gold buttons. You could use whatever supplies you have on hand. Markers or crayons, ribbon, tissue paper, … Read more
One of the favorites of Mardi Gras are the piles of beads. Purple, green and gold beaded necklaces are everywhere! We have a few traditional Mardi Gras necklaces, but wanted to make our own and none of our stringing bead stashes included all 3 colors and we really wanted to make a sparkly necklace. So, … Read more
Since Mardi Gras is all about the celebrating, the party and the yummy treats, I decided we needed something fun to munch on. So, today we made cake mix cookies especially for Mardi Gras. I love making cake mix cookies because they are super quick and easy. They are pretty versatile without having to make … Read more