Ladybug Gems

This is a VERY inexpensive and surprisingly long lasting activity. Little E loves to go back to this craft every once and a while so I keep some gems on hand. She keeps her ladybugs in a small shoe box and they have become well-loved toys. You do know that ladybugs have very active social…

Puffy Paint

 Materials Needed: Sealable plastic baggies – one for each color Into each bag put – – 1/2 cup flour – 2 tsp baking powder – 2 tsp salt – 1/2 cup water with more on hand to reach desired texture – food coloring For Art: Cardstock or cardboard works great since the moisture causes paper to…

Counting With Crafts

This was a lesson in number recognition for my 4 year old and a counting tool for my 3 year old. We “play school” in our craft studio and always use our crafting tools for everything…in part because they are everywhere. (I’m always working on my organization) It takes no time to prepare and I keep…