It’s time for The Kids Craft Stars monthly craft challenge! Every month we have a challenge between a few blogger friends and I, to in-cooperate a different craft medium or technique into a simple kid craft. This month’s challenge was to come up with a craft using tissue paper. I was inspired this week by an Eric Carle exhibit at the Pittsburgh Children's Museum that we visited with … [Read more...]
Haunted House Sticky Wall Activity
I've come across a ton of fun sticky wall activities lately on Pinterest that I just had to come up with our own little twist for Halloween. This was our first sticky wall activity and the kids absolutely LOVED it! I mean a whole one hour of play time loved it. I was browsing the dollar store the other day and all of their new Halloween items that they had out. I grabbed some because I knew I … [Read more...]
Monster Munch Activity
This week we made our own version of a counting game called Monster Munch, it's a paper plate craft and a fun counting activity. This would be perfect for all that leftover Halloween candy the kids always have! And this can be adapted for the younger ones, my toddler was able to do this as long as I pre-cut the mouth for him, you can see his below! Monster Munch Craft and Counting … [Read more...]
Easy Marbled Fall Leaves
We're finally getting some cooler weather here, which has been getting me excited for fall and everything that comes with it! Here's an easy fall craft that even the younger ones can help do. This is a bit messy but the end result is gorgeous! Easy Marbled Fall Leaves This post contains affiliate links. Please see my disclosure policy. Supplies Needed: Shaving Cream White Card Stock … [Read more...]
12+ Gross Motor Skills For Toddlers
This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of Stride Rite for IZEA. All opinions are 100% mine. If you're a mother of a toddler then you know how much energy they have from sun up to sun down. From running, jumping, climbing, exploring - you name it. Here are some fun activities to help hand-eye coordination, color recognition, and gross motor skills to help burn off some of that toddler … [Read more...]