I decided that we needed some kind of Valentine’s Day activity to do, instead of just crafty and artsy ideas.
We did a heart hunt last year, with great success.
But this year, I wanted to make Henry think about love a little.
So 
Valentine’s Activity for Kids: Hunt for Love
February 6, 2012 by 15 Comments
‘In Memory Of’ Collaborative Kids Art
January 31, 2012 by 12 Comments
100 Acts of Kindness.
Toddler Approved has a series on it, with many ideas for kindness and how to instill it in our children.
While we’re trying to do our acts of kindness, teaching what kindness is to a three year old
A Big, Big Art Collection
November 9, 2011 by 20 Comments
If you’ve been around for a while, you already know I’m a fan of Big Art.
For those of you that are new to this term that I’ve made up.
Big Art is art that makes you be involved in the process. [Because I believe
Art Activity : Zoo Animal Puzzles
September 27, 2011 by 8 Comments
A counting book called 1, 2 ,3 to the Zoo by Eric Carle inspired this creative art and activity.
The book is a counting train of zoo animals!
Henry really enjoyed this book and loved counting each zoo animal.
A great way to learn to count
Crafty Art : Eric Carle Caterpillar
June 24, 2011 by 11 Comments
The Very Hungry Caterpillar by Eric Carle is probably the most well-known, and popular, of his books. At least it is to me.
I asked Henry if he’d like to make a caterpillar out of tin cans.
He jumped at the chance and
Music Art : Tin Can Drums
June 15, 2011 by 21 Comments
We’ve been on a tin can binge,
so Henry and I had to make these drums from tin cans, too!
During my hunt for balloon ideas,
I found this tin can drum idea from both Quirky Momma and Mini-Eco.
Since Father’s Day
Outdoor Music : DIY Windchimes
June 14, 2011 by 78 Comments
A DIY upcycled windchime.
Henry and I rummaged through our recycling bins to find some tin cans in various shapes and sizes, including some lids. Believe me, there’s a lot you can do with stuff from your recycling bin! Upcycle whatever
Art : Window Paint Creations
May 24, 2011 by 21 Comments
Paint on a large window, outside?
It doesn’t get much better than that!
We’ve finally had some nice weather lately, and getting outside has been much needed!
I quickly made up some window paint.
I googled the recipe for window paint and ran across a recipe
Paper, Paint & Vehicles
April 6, 2011 by 11 Comments
[After two other failed crafty attempts today.]
Henry created this piece of art:
While I was getting supper on the table, I handed him a piece of 12×12 scrapbook paper.
Color of his choice: Green.
Poured some washable paint in a container. And gave
Balloon Art
March 23, 2011 by 12 Comments
In continuing with our balloon extravaganza :
we painted balloons today.
We painted them two ways :
[1] paint before blowing up the balloons
[2] paint blown up balloons
I liked painting the balloons beforehand the best.
It had a sense of mystery.
What
KoolAid Paint with Fun Cleanup
February 23, 2011 by 18 Comments
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Some crafts don’t turn out exactly how you plan…
[isn't that the cardinal rule of crafting with toddlers and preschoolers?]
but the process of doing it is still just as fun and educational.
Henry painted with ice cubes and KoolAid.
He sprinkled a couple packages of
Stuffed Heart Balloon
February 8, 2011 by 3 Comments
Henry made his own balloon!
(disclaimer: this is not really a balloon…
it cannot be flown around:
Henry was extremely disappointed)
This was a two day project.
We set out painting some butcher art paper (a brown paper bag would work too).
I told Henry to cover as
Valentine’s Day Activity: Countdown Tree
February 3, 2011 by 5 Comments
A pretty simple Valentine’s Day activity, that’s also a pretty decoration, that your toddler or preschooler can make for Valentine’s Day!
Paint one small tree branch. Stick branch in small pot. Decorate tree. Look at and smile.
I just cut a couple of
