If the Elf on the Shelf is part of your Christmas traditions, you’ll love this fun way to make an Elf on the Shelf trap to catch your elf in the act of making messes…
Activities for Kids
50 Simple Mom-Approved Elf on the Shelf Ideas
Elf on the Shelf is a polarizing character. Some parents love it, while others hate it. Coming up with fun ideas for your elf every night in December can be challenging, but with these simple…
DIY Stress Ball for Kids
Kids with autism and other special needs are often sensory seekers, meaning they seek out sensory experiences to calm their mind and promote relaxation. One fun activity you can make at home is a DIY…
Rainbow Sensory Bottle
Nothing is more relaxing than watching pretty beads rise and fall in a sensory bottle. This fun rainbow version is fun for kids of all ages, and will provide a calming vibe and works well as…
DIY Halloween Playdough Kit
Halloween is just around the corner, which means it is time for overloads of candy and treats. This DIY Halloween playdough kit is the perfect alternative to candy treats, and it makes the perfect Halloween…
Glittery Underwater Volcano
Simple science activities are tons of fun for kids of all ages. In this underwater volcano activity, kids learn how liquids run together and try to bond and create one liquid that is equal between…
Jello Fossil Dig Sensory Activity
Are your kids dinosaur fans? My kids can’t get enough of dinosaurs. I’ve wanted to let them try a dinosaur dig for a while, but I never seem to find any dinosaur dig kits in…
Play Clay Apples Perfect for Fall
If you love play dough, you’ll love this fun and soft alternative that is just a bit drier, but so soft to the touch. This clay can be stored in an air tight container and…
Sensory Activities for Kids: Colorful Rainbow Gak
Kids will love this super colorful rainbow gak! This simple, colorful rainbow gak recipe is easy enough for tweens and teens to make on their own, and the bright colors produce impressive results. With just…
Fluffy Dish Soap “Slime” (Borax Free)
There are many ways to make slime, but a lot of slime recipes, including laundry starch slime, Borax slime, and slime made with contact solution, all contain Boron, which is a mineral that may be…
How to Make Glitter Glue Slime
Are your kids into slime? My kids cannot get enough of stretchy, glittery, happy slime. In this version, we used glitter glue to transform a basic slime recipe into a colorful, glittery mass of fun…
Bottle Cap Flowers
Now that spring is in full swing, my kids are asking for crafts and activities that include flowers. I came up with this fun Bottle Cap Flowers craft to make use of the extra bottle caps we…
Easy Herb Planters for Kids
A fun way to welcome the spring weather and encourage kids to get involved with a little easy gardening is to make herb planters for kids. These mason jar herb planters are easy to make…
How to Sprout Seeds on a Sponge Garden
This time of year, the weather may be safe to plant seeds outside, but it may not be quite yet. My kids and I decided to experiment with sprouting seeds on a sponge garden. These…
How to Make Salt Dough Flower Magnets
Salt dough crafts are so much fun to do with children. There’s so many creative possibilities! Today I’ll show you how to make pretty salt dough flower magnets with you kids! My kids love salt…