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Sensory bins are always fun, and now is the perfect time to take that fun to the next level with a spooky twist... your little ghouls and goblins will love it! 7 Halloween Sensory Bin Ideas See them all Some more ideas for simple, spooky fun with kids this week: →10 creepy crawly activities🕷️ →How about a pumpkin fairy house??🧚 →Simple enough to throw together last minute!💁♀️ →Spooky Playdough Fun!🎃 →A cardboard haunted house👻 →Use this link for $1 off our popular Halloween Creativity Pack!✏️...

Is it still too early to carve?🤔 We usually wait until just a few days before Halloween... but waiting is hard for little ones. So now might be the perfect time to check out some fun, no-carve decorating inspiration! Top 5 Pumpkin Painting Ideas for Kids Show me! But what about the mess? 😬 These quick-drying tempera paint sticks are the perfect solution! (That's how we decorated the pumpkins in the picture above☝️) They glide on so smoothly and are virtually mess-free. And don't forget: If...

Your little ghouls and goblins will love these (slightly) spooky Halloween favorites: 5 Halloween Book & Craft Ideas for Kids Show me! Some more ideas for simple, spooky fun with kids this week: →An old favorite with a Halloween twist🕷️ → Scoop, pour, mush, and mash!🥣 →The Ultimate List of Halloween Creativity🎃 →BATS!🦇 →We're having a blast with this glow paint👻 Hope you have a fantastic week full of creative fun! A few ways we're helping our community save time, reduce stress & prioritize...

The best art supplies are literally falling from trees🙃 10 Leaf Crafts to try this Fall Show me! Some more ideas for simple creative fun this week: →Did you know it was this easy to make your own?🫧 → It's too early to carve, but not too early for these!🎃 →Such a good list📚 → Some of my favorite ways to get creativity flowing💡 Hope you have a fantastic week full of creative fun! A few ways we're helping our community save time, reduce stress & prioritize creativity: Follow us to stay connected...

What's even better than a good picture book? A good picture book paired with a fun art activity! Pure autumn perfection☺️ So here's a list that's short and sweet, perfect for giving you all the fall feels. 5 Favorite Books (and crafts!) for Fall See the List Some more ideas for simple creative fun this week: →Pick up a few leaves on your next walk and try this🍂 → This activity might seem simple, but our kids have been LOVING it!🤷♀️ →Try mixing up a batch with your kids this afternoon🥣 → Get...

Hi Reader, Fall is in the air and that means it's time to spice up those sensory bins! We've got 10 ideas that are so simple to throw together, and absolutely bursting with everything you love about this sweet season: 10 Fall Sensory Bins to try today: See them all! Would you believe that foamy fun substance is 100% taste safe? It's aquafaba, made from the liquid of canned chickpeas, and let me tell you- it's FUN! A friendly reminder: sensory bins aren't just for little ones... my older kids...

There's no shame in keeping your artsy fun low mess! Super Fun & Super Simple See all 13 ideas! Having a few activity ideas like these ready to go can be such a lifesaver. Some more ideas for simple creative fun this week: →Tried and true 🌟 → Your toddler will love this one! 👶 →The perfect craft for after your next nature walk 🍂 → A great deal for creative teachers who want to keep life simple 🍎 Hope you have a fantastic week full of creative fun! A few ways we're helping our community save...

Consider this your sign to pick up a big tub of air dry clay the next time you're at the store: 15 Amazing Clay Ideas for Kids See them all! I love how air dry clay is so versatile for so many ages! Preschoolers to tweens will have a blast rolling, molding, poking, and sculpting their way through this list. Some more ideas for simple creative fun this week: → Great tips for art on a budget 💸 →These paintings turn out gorgeous every time! 🌟 → Art with babies?? YES! 👶 →I'm starting to feel...

Hi Reader, The slime craze hit my house about 3 years ago and it hasn't left yet🫠 There's just something about this ooey gooey substance that keeps kids of all ages coming back for more! We've rounded up 5 amazing recipes your slime-crazy kid will absolutely FLIP for: 5 Fun Slime Recipes for Kids See them all! And here's a printable with our favorite basic recipe along with info on the science behind slime: DOWNLOAD YOUR SLIME GUIDE If you just can't handle slime at your house, here is your...

Hi Reader, Here in the Midwest, most schools are already back in session (can you believe it??)... but summer's not over yet! I'm determined to keep enjoying the warm weather while it lasts, and these adorable beach crafts are sure to help: 10 of the BEST Beach Art Ideas for Kids See them all! You won't believe how fun it is to make these vibrantly colored shells!👆 Some more ideas for simple creative fun this week: → Even though I'm trying to hold on to summer fun, I'm not going to lie...I'm...