It seems to occur just about every year. The holidays roll along, Halloween drifts quickly into Thanksgiving, and then, before you know it, winter arrives, and it’s only a few days before Christmas. And there are still gifts you haven’t picked out! Not to worry – our...
There are scarcely two other words that spark joy and anticipation in the heart of a child than “art supplies.” Okay, maybe “birthday party” or “Disneyland,” which is just one word, but you get the idea. There is something almost magical about having a big pile of...
This Blog Was Updated In May Of 2022 Regardless of the time of year – spring, summer, fall or winter – almost every kid loves to spend time indoors making crafts. Sure, as parents we certainly want our kids to spend time outdoors, away from screens and video...
Arts and crafts. Just the words bring up a wide variety of memories and feelings for adults. Most of us grew up during a time when some form of arts and crafts activities were a regular part of school days. And many of us had the joy of doing various arts and crafts...
“I’m bored!” This is perhaps the most plaintive and frustrating cry heard in any family home. But there are a surprisingly wide variety of easy crafts to do with kids at home to dispel the boredom. Every Child is Crafty With so many children at home during this...
One of the wonderful things about being a kid is being creative. Kids don’t concern themselves with talent, skill, or whether they possess some innate ability to create a piece of art. And they don’t really make a distinction between “art” and “crafts” like adults...