Charming Cherry Blossom Craft for Kids
What’s your favorite springtime flower? For many, early spring is associated with beautiful cherry blossoms, as people gather in various cities to watch them bloom. In case you don’t have some cherry...
View ArticleGardening with Kids: Kid-Made Plant Markers
This “gardening with kids” craft is written by special guest blogger Joyce from Childhood Beckons. Spring is here, and like many others, my family is turning our attention towards the garden. We’ve...
View ArticleThe Ultimate Rainy-Day Activity Book
Even the gloomiest of days can be brightened with a few crafts, some imaginative play, and lots of laughter! That’s why we collaborated with our creative friends at Highlights again – this time to...
View Article“Make-Your-Own-Memory”– Free Printable!
How do you practice memorization skills with your child? As your child gets older, their memory will be a fundamental part of how they achieve success in school: They will start to recognize patterns,...
View ArticleMother’s Day Gift Idea: Kid Made Jewelry Dish for Mom
Our blog ambassador Valerie from Inner Child Fun made these sweet jewelry dishes with her daughter recently. These jewelry dishes are a quick, easy, and useful gift the kids can make for Mom this...
View Article3 Mother’s Day Printables for Kids!
Help your child create something special this Mother’s Day with these three printables! Perfect for moms, grandmothers, aunts, or any special person in your child’s life, these quick and easy crafts...
View ArticlePatriotic “Spin Art” Star Garland
This patriotic Spin Art craft idea is brought to you by Melissa & Doug, written by our Blog Ambassador Allison McDonald. “Everyday play is what childhood should be about.” -Allison Spin art isn’t...
View Article2 Scissor Skills Printables for Kids
Often, a good pair of scissors and some paper are all you need for creative work to begin! Grab some child-safe scissors and print out these two Scissor Skills printables! Your kids will love having an...
View ArticleCreating Thank You Cards for Teachers
Another school year is quickly coming to a close, which means that it’s almost time for your child to say goodbye to one classroom, and move on to another. However, before they do this, don’t forget...
View Article30 “Summer Fun” Activities, Games & Printables for Kids: June Round-Up
It’s hard to believe that there’s just one week left until the end of June! With school winding down, and summer fun ramping-up, we know that having your full brood at home can sometimes be a handful....
View ArticleThis Week’s Summer Fun Calendar Has Arrived
We’re excited to share a new round of fantastic activities in this week’s Summer Fun Calendar! That’s why we created our “My Summer Calendar” blog series: Every week, we unveil a new week’s worth of...
View ArticleHow to Build a Recycled Box City
This recycled box city craft is provided for our Summer Fun calendar from guest blogger Melissa of Fireflies and Mud Pies. Does your child love cars, parking garages, crafts, and cardboard? If your...
View Article5 Easy Craft Ideas (Using Household Items!)
If you crave parent-child activities that stretch minds and develop skills, but crafts just aren’t your thing, fear not! These low-maintenance ideas won’t break the bank or your sanity. 1) Hodgepodge...
View ArticleMake Summer Memories Last
The Summer is almost over! If you’re looking for an easy way to preserve some of those great Summer memories and keep the kids happily entertained at the same time, you’ll love this post by our blog...
View Article10+ Painting Crafts for Kids
If you’re more of a Neat Nancy than a Messy Mary, then now is the perfect time to try a painting project — You can use the still-warm weather to speed up your dry time and take advantage of a natural...
View ArticleMelissa & Doug Family Night: Holiday Craft Contest!
One of our favorite parts of the holiday season is using our imaginations to create one-of-a-kind crafts together. We love sitting around a big table, with mugs full of hot chocolate, and breaking out...
View ArticleDIY Cruise Ship Portholes
This post is brought to us by guest editor Carrie Anne from EverythingMom.com. For many families March brings a desire to getaway, perhaps a tropical vacation. I may not be heading on a family cruise,...
View ArticleHow to decorate for Back to School
What special family traditions do you have for celebrating the Back to School season? Is a Family Feast on the calendar? Today I’m sharing some quick and easy (and adorable!) ideas for setting a...
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