Want to teach your kids to sew? Start it off with these cardboard snowflake stitch cards! Sewing is such an important practical life skill. Kids who can sew can repair basic holes and tears in clothing, as well as create new objects. Sewing builds fine motor skills, teaches kids the pattern of over-and-under, and is… Continue reading Cardboard Snowflake Stitch Cards
Tag: first grade
Heart Paintings – Inspired by Jim Dine
Celebrate Valentine’s Day and learn some art history with this heart painting for kids! This Jim Dine inspired heart painting is perfect for celebrating Valentine’s Day! In case you aren’t familiar with him, Jim Dine is an American-artist famous for his pop art paintings and drawings of hearts. You can learn more about the painter… Continue reading Heart Paintings – Inspired by Jim Dine
Valentine Craft Round Up
You will fall in love with these eight Valentine’s Day craft ideas for kids! Love is in the air! Valentine’s Day is a day of fun and celebration, and there’s no better way to get kids excited about it than with some fun and creative Valentine crafts! From cardboard hearts to handmade cards and decorations,… Continue reading Valentine Craft Round Up
Snowflake Loose Parts Play
Invite children to explore snowflakes and radial symmetry with this loose parts play activity! This snowflake loose parts play invitation is a breeze to set up! It’s such a simple activity, but it will keep your young kids engaged – it’s an activity they will want to repeat again and again! You see, loose parts… Continue reading Snowflake Loose Parts Play