How Music Helps Kids Learn Math

$How Music Helps Kids Learn Math$

Research has shown again and again that children who are involved in music expand their skills ... Read more

Introducing Younger Students to Classic Literature

Whether at home or in the classroom, reading classic children's books aloud can help instill a ... Read more

Olympics Crafts

8 Olympic crafts for kids, including olympic torches and rings, plus 4 paper crafts for the ... Read more

Paper Cutout Owl Craft for Kids

Here's a quick tutorial on how to use some basic craft supplies to make cutout owls with your kids. Read more

Fireflies or Lightning Bug Craft from Plastic Eggs

Use those leftover plastic Easter eggs to make this awesome firefly craft that really glows! Read more

Easy Kid’s Recipe: Berry Trifle – Great for the Fourth of July

This delicious 4th of July dessert recipe is so simple to make that your littlest kids can help. Read more

Pops for Pop – White Chocolate Popcorn Recipe

Here's a super-simple, easy and delicious white chocolate popcorn recipe to make as a gift for ... Read more

Make Cute Caterpillar Cupcakes

Here's a fun way to make homemade cupcakes into a sweet caterpillar treat. Read more

Pirate Flag Bunting for a Pirate Party or Just for Fun

This simple-to-make craft creates great decorations for a pirate party or just for a rainy day. Read more

Make Easy Beaded Bracelets

Here's a great tutorial on how to make an easy beaded bracelet. Read more

Preschool Science Lesson: Nature Observation Baskets

Here's a wonderful classroom or homeschool science activity for preschoolers to teach about ... Read more

Spring Fabric Flower Rosette Headband Tutorial

Here's a super tutorial on how to turn some scrap fabric into a Fabric Flower Rosette Headband Read more

Pretty Butterfly Mobile Craft for Kids

This kids craft creates a really pretty butterfly mobile that sparkles when it catches the light. Read more

DIY Shrinky Dink Buttons

You can DIY your own really adorable clothing buttons with shrink plastic using this tutorial. Read more

3-D Paper Turtle Craft

Here's a cute and easy turtle craft to make our of simple paper and glue. Read more

Recycled Craft: Tissue Box Monsters (aka Boogie Monsters)

You can make these recycled monsters with stuff you would normally throw away, like an old ... Read more

Fun Cupcake Ideas: Bunny Cupcakes

How to make very easy bunny cupcakes, a super-cute and fun cupcake idea! Read more

Six Inexpensive Science Experiments for Kids (and where to Find More!)

Inexpensive but educational (and fun) science experiments that teachers and homeschoolers can ... Read more

3 Creative Ways Teachers Can Use Pinterest

Three creative ways that teachers can use Pinterest to plan lessons and engage students. Read more

Mike Mulligan and His Steam Shovel Worksheets

Three worksheets and a vocabulary word list for the 1939 classic children's book, Mike Mulligan ... Read more

Quick and Easy Puppy Dog Ears for Your Preschooler to Wear

Five minutes and three supplies is all you need to make your kid a pair of doggy ears. Read more

Crafting With Food – Cracked Dyed Dragon Eggs/Dinosaur Eggs

How to make cool snacks that look like magical, mystical dragon eggs. Read more

Cool Gift Craft: Ice Cream Sundae Gift Box Kit

Here's an easy and impressive looking gift idea for kids to make - an ice cream sundae kit! Read more

Recycled Craft: Dinosaur Feet from Tissue Boxes

For a costume or just a fun afternoon craft, these dinosaur feet from tissue boxes are a simple ... Read more

Dr. Seuss Breakfast!

Make a Dr. Suess green eggs & ham breakfast as an activity the whole family can do together. Read more

Healthy Kid Snack: Fruit and Cheese Kebabs

Fruit and cheese kebabs make a healthy kids' snack that they're actually interested in eating! Read more

Kid-Friendly Recipe: Buckeyes (aka Peanut Butter Balls)

Make no-bake peanut butter ball Buckeye cookies - plus an alternate version that is nut-free! Read more

Christmas Pinecone Crafts

12 cute and easy Christmas crafts for kids made out of pine cones. Read more

Chocolate Spoon Craft – Makes a Great Teacher’s Gift!

This is a fun way to make some cool party favors or teachers' gifts with help from your little ones. Read more

Silk Flower Barrette Craft

These silk flower barrettes are so cute and cool that anyone from toddler to teen would enjoy ... Read more

Decoupaged Christmas Ornament Craft for Kids

Turn fabric or paper scraps into an easy and pretty Christmas ornament that kids can make. Read more

Easy Homemade Mulled Apple Cider

Kids can totally help make mulled apple cider in just a few minutes with this easier-than-easy ... Read more

Christmas Word Ladders

3 free printable Christmas worksheets of 3 and 4 letter word ladders, including answer keys. Read more

Thanksgiving Coloring Pages

We sure feel sorry for turkeys at Thanksgiving! Keep these turkeys alive by coloring these ... Read more

Free Printable Vintage Clip Art – Victorian Fashion, Home & Family Images

Four free pretty vintage clip art images to print of a Victorian woman, antique coffee grinder, ... Read more

Balloon and Tissue Paper Halloween Pumpkin Craft

Balloons already have a great pumpkin shape, so all you need is some glue and tissue paper to ... Read more

Recycled Craft: Sparkly Baby Toy

Older siblings can make this recycled baby toy craft for the little ones in their lives. Read more

Make a Cute Kid’s Barrette Holder

Make kid's organization fun with this pretty and easy barrette holder craft. Read more

Home Made Stamps from Craft Foam

A super-quick craft for making your own home made stamps. Read more

Snickerdoodle Recipe to Make with Kids

A delicious snickerdoodle cookie recipe that you can make with your kids. Read more

A Paper Bag Craft – Sam the Sad, Sad Octopus

Make a cute paper bag octopus kids craft with this fun and fast tutorial. Read more

Paper Plate Caterpillar Craft

Make an easy and adorable caterpillar craft from paper plates and craft foam! Read more

Scrap Craft: Piggy Ears for your Toddler

What kid's costume collection is complete without a pig? Make these pig ears in about 15 minutes. Read more

Super Fun Mustache Necklace Craft for Kids

This kids' craft is both fun and funny. In less than an hour, you can make an awesome mustache ... Read more

Recycled Craft: Baby Food Jar Animals

Make a recycled craft from old baby food jars and other stuff you probably already have around ... Read more

Make a DIY Writing Practice Board

Help your preschooler learn to write and have fun making this reusable dry-erase project. Read more

Making Your Own Softies! (And a Personal Update)

A quick update about my new book and the four stuffed animals I made over the weekend to renew ... Read more

Kid-Friendly Art Project – Painting with Bubbles

Bubble art crafts are easy enough for the youngest kids and cool enough for the oldest. Read more

Printable Bunny Bubble Letters

Bunny bubble letters are great for both Easter and spring projects, or simply great Easter ... Read more

Easter Story Starters

A new set of 12 printable Easter story starter writing prompts, great for creative writing practice! Read more

Cell Model School Craft Project

Create a 3D cell model science project out of styrofoam and play dough. Read more

April Fools Day Poems

Four April Fools Day printable poems for kids. Read more

Camp Crafts: Friendship Bracelets Tied with a Sliding Knot

Instructions for two easy-peasy friendship bracelets, and how to tie them with a sliding knot ... Read more

Caterpillar Recycled Craft for Kids

Recycle an old egg carton into a cute caterpillar craft for kids. Read more

Monogram Letter Craft to Make with Kids

Use old buttons to make this adorable monogrammed wall art for a kid's room. Read more

Presidents Day Craft – Tissue Paper Cherry Tree

Teach kids about Presidents Day and George Washington with this adorable cherry tree craft, ... Read more

Smoothies: Nutritious Snack for Kids that They Actually Like!

Make a yummy smoothie for kids that also makes great homemade popcicles! Read more

Alphabet Wall Art for Young Children

Make a fun alphabet craft to hang on your kid's room wall. Read more

How to Make a Kid’s Tutu

Make a fast and easy tutu for your little ballerina or fairy with this cute tutorial. Read more

No Bake Cookies to Make with Kids

Easy and delicious no bake cookie recipe that will become a family favorite. Read more

Door Draft Blocker Snake Craft that Kids Can Make

Make an easy door draft blocker with this quick and cute sewing tutorial. Read more

Homemade Play Dough

Make your own long-lasting play dough with this simple DIY recipe. Read more

Rudolph the Red-Nosed Candy Cane

Make quick and cute candy cane reindeers, perfect for Christmas party favors or stocking stuffers! Read more

Quick Christmas Gift Craft: Hot Cocoa Jars

Whip up quick homemade hot cocoa jars to give as great teacher gifts, hostess gifts, or ... Read more

Cell Phone Cover Pattern & Tutorial

Sew an easy and adorable cell phone cover with this pattern, a little felt and a funky button. Read more

Fast & Easy Wall Art

Make super easy and fast kids wall art by framing up pretty scrapbook paper in dollar store frames! Read more

Beaded Ribbon Necklace Craft

This beaded ribbon necklace craft makes a fast and easy last minute gift (or treat for yourself)! Read more

Easy Yarn Wreath

Make a fast and easy yarn wreath - or make several in different colors to hang all year round. Read more

Easy No Sew Scarf

Make an easy no sew frayed scarf as a perfect present for dad or mom - or just make a few for ... Read more

Make a Faux Mercury Glass Cake Stand

Make a silver gilded cake stand with your kids that looks like vintage mercury glass! Read more

Gifts for Pets: Catnip Mouse Toy Pattern

Super simple catnip mouse toy sewing project easy enough for preschool age children to make. Read more

Make Anthropologie Inspired Seashell Bottles

Make pretty decorative bottles with seashell bottle toppers with this Anthropologie inspired ... Read more

Make an Easy Fabric Flower Brooch

Make a fabric flower brooch with scrap fabric and less than 10 stitches with a needle and thread! Read more

Recipes for Kids: Healthy Pasta Birds Nests

Easy, healthy recipe for kids, pasta with garlic bread shaped like birds in a "nest". My kids ... Read more

Recycled Frame Photo Holder Craft

Upcycle an old gilded frame into a versatile photo holder / bulletin board inspired by a $200 ... Read more

Hanukkah Kids Poems

Two printable kids poems to celebrate the Jewish Festival of Lights, Hanukkah. Read more

Thanksgiving Appetizer Recipes Kids Will Love

A huge collection of Thanksgiving appetizers that are creative, fun and great for large family ... Read more

Printable Number Charts

Number charts to print, including a 100's chart, an addition chart and a multiplication chart. Read more

Election Worksheets for Kids

Election Day worksheets for 3rd through 6th grade vocabulary and social studies lessons. Read more

Thanksgiving Cupcakes

19 Thanksgiving cupcake ideas, with fantastic turkey cupcake pictures and links to free ... Read more

Addition Worksheets: Practice Adding Single Digits

Addition worksheets to practice adding basic single digits 0 through 9 with 100 math problems ... Read more

Printable Halloween Place Cards or Table Tents

Printable Halloween place cards or napkin holders with fun vintage Halloween artwork. Read more

Halloween Cupcake Toppers/Stickers and Iron On Transfers

Cute Halloween cupcake toppers free to print - they would also make great printable stickers or ... Read more

Columbus Day Kids Poems

Printable kids poems celebrating Christopher Columbus (one of) the discoverer(s) of America! Read more

Fall Kitchen Crafts: Owl Towels

Make cute kitchen towels for fall with this kids craft idea and free printable owl template. Read more

Making Fairy Houses With Kids

Have fun making fairy houses with this easy photo tutorial, or get ideas from more beautiful ... Read more

Printable Book Report Forms

Free printable book report forms for elementary and middle school level readers. Read more

Printable Vintage Halloween Cards

Free vintage Halloween postcards to print and for crafts - gorgeous jack o' lanterns and ... Read more

Easy Fall Paper Flowers Wreath Craft

Make this easy fall wreath craft in less than an hour with simple tissue paper flowers and a ... Read more

Greek Mythology Worksheets & Coloring Pages

Use these worksheets in your Greek Mythology lesson plans; these free printables are suitable ... Read more

Printable Christmas Decorations

Printable Christmas cupcake decorations and a Merry Christmas paper banner to print and make. ... Read more

Printable Animal Masks: Pig Mask

Our newest addition to our printable animal mask collection: pig masks both in full color and a ... Read more

Paper Chain People Templates

Three pages of printable paper chain people, paper chain animals, and fun paper chain shapes. ... Read more

Christmas Paper Chains

Free paper chain Christmas templates for accordion paper folding crafts, garlands and homemade ... Read more

Stick Crafts for Kids

12 wonderful stick crafts for nature lovers - make these outdoor kids crafts for free with ... Read more

Find Filming Locations and Watch Movies Being Made!

How to find movies being filmed in your area to get behind the scenes sneak peeks of upcoming ... Read more

Printable Animal Masks: Elephant Mask

New printable elephant animal masks - both in full color or as coloring pages for kids. Read more

Printable Vintage Christmas Cards

Here's more Christmas in July fun with a set of beautiful free vintage Christmas cards to print. Read more

Printable Vintage Postcards – General Greetings

Free vintage postcards to print - these general greetings are perfect for any occasion. Read more

Christmas Kids Crafts: Easy Finger Puppets

We're celebrating Christmas in July with a new series of kids Christmas crafts - here are our ... Read more