Hope the green is sprouting up in your neighborhood! Have you found any four-leaf clovers? We are starting to see the signs of spring in
Category: 6-8 (Early Elementary)
Shamrocker
In addition to all the rainbows appearing in our house, some shamrocks have sprouted up. I think perhaps a visit from his wee self may
On the Wings of a Butterfly
We love making butterflies (usually from coffee filters) and two years ago we heard about The Butterfly Project. Here’s the information from the site. 1,500,000
Rainbow Connection
We tried a new craft for our rainbow play date this year, using clear contact paper and tissue paper. Last year we made ours with
Hoo Do You Love?
My daughter loves birds, owls especially. And Valentine’s Day is a time for sharing the love so we were very inspired by these Valentine’s Day
Beaded Valentines Heart Ornaments
My kids love to bead and spend a lot of their independent art time just stringing beads on laces, chenille stems, ribbons, and more. So,
Chinese New Year Dragon
Happy New Year! What? I’m late for the New Year? Not if it is Chinese New Year we’re celebrating! If you’ve ever had the chance
Martin Luther King, Jr. Day Paper Doll Craft
In my round-up of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day educational ideas for very young children, I mentioned paper doll chains. My kids enjoyed making them
Playful Penguins
At a recent trip to the local aquarium, my daughter was captivated by a waddle of African penguins. (A group of penguins on land is
New Year’s Noisemaker
For most cultures, New Year’s is a time for new beginnings. The traditions usually involve cleansing the home of bad energy and welcoming in luck