Spring is a fun time for everyone, especially for those with spring birthdays. The decorations are in lively spring pastels, and everyone is excited to get outside as soon as the weather is warmer. Though it may not be warm enough to go outside to enjoy spring just yet, the kids can have some fun making a spring daffodil as a craft at the party. This craft is recommended for kids seven and older, but the smaller children can make these with a little help from an adult.
What You Will Need:
• One paper plate
Hand Rainbow to a Pot of Gold Craft
by Kimberly Hays March 11th, 2013 | Ages 6 and under, Craft
St. Patrick’s Day is a lot fun for everyone. It is a religious holiday for some, and a cultural holiday for others that is celebrated in many ways. Kids usually enjoy green foods, leprechauns, clovers, and pots of gold at the end of the rainbow, while learning the history behind the holiday. For the little ones, under six, here is a simple craft they can make, which will also help them to hone their tracing and scissors skills.
The supplies needed are fairly simple. You will need construction paper in yellow, red, orange, green, and
The supplies needed are fairly simple. You will need construction paper in yellow, red, orange, green, and
Winter Snow Globe Craft: Kids Under 6
by Kimberly Hays February 13th, 2013 | Ages 6 and under, Craft
This is a really simple craft, and the younger kids have a lot of fun making them, and even more fun playing with them after they are completed. The shimmering effect of the ‘snow’ will have them in awe, and it is a great project for a winter party, as well. This will keep them busy for a while on a cold, rainy, or snowy afternoon. There aren’t a lot of supplies needed for this project, so it makes for an inexpensive craft for a crowd.
Materials You Will Need:
• Old Newspapers
• Jars with lids
Materials You Will Need:
• Old Newspapers
• Jars with lids
Groundhog Day Crafts
by Jessica B. January 23rd, 2013 | Ages 6 and under, Craft
Groundhog day is fast approaching, and there are a lot of fun activities you can do to get your little one involved. While he or she may not fully understand the change in seasons, you can talk about the difference between cold and warm or the change in clothing you wear in the winter and spring.
Help build some anticipation for Groundhog Day. Before you sit down to watch Punxsutawney Phil see, or not see, his shadow, try one of these fun Groundhog Day activities at home.
1) Groundhog re-enactment – Use a paper
Help build some anticipation for Groundhog Day. Before you sit down to watch Punxsutawney Phil see, or not see, his shadow, try one of these fun Groundhog Day activities at home.
1) Groundhog re-enactment – Use a paper
Healthy Snack: Banana Groundhog
by Kimberly Hays January 22nd, 2013 | Healthy Snacks
February 2nd is Groundhog Day. Everyone watches to see what happens when Punxsutawney Phil emerges out of his den from his winter nap. When he does, we will know that if it is sunny and he sees his shadow, that we will have six more weeks of winter. If it is cloudy and he can’t see his shadow, spring will come early. This is a fun holiday surrounded by folklore, and of course kids get a big kick out of it. As with any holiday, most celebrations are surrounded by food. To