If you are a reader, you know that it is impossible to have too many bookmarks! In those rare moments when you and your kids are not reading, these diy magnetic bookmarks make a great craft! The possibilities for personalization are endless, and kid-made magnetic bookmarks make great literacy-promoting gifts, either on their own or…
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Art and Craft Activities
We love EASY art and craft projects! You won't find any complicated projects here so if it's something simple you want, you've come to the right place. Some of our favorites include:
Historical Bookmobile Template and Coloring Page
I’m so excited about this month’s coloring page! What could be more fun that this printable paper bookmobile template. Kids can make both a 3-D bookmobile and three historical bookmobile stick puppets for pretend play. The best part is that these bookmobiles fit right in with our other pretend play coloring page templates. You can…
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Unicorn and Rainbow Coloring Page
What is better than a unicorn? A unicorn and a rainbow. Duh. Which is why, of course, our newest exclusive coloring page from Melanie Hope Greenberg is of a unicorn dancing across a rainbow in a starry sky. Yes, a rainbow in a starry sky may not be exactly according to the laws of nature,…
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Fall Leaf Art Project with Liquid Watercolors
I’ll let you in on a little secret. “Process art” may sound like a fancy pants term but if you are a parent, it translates into “less work for you.” No more searching for 10 step crafts projects and setting up specialized materials just so your kids can get bored after 15 minutes! When it…
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15 Incredibly Easy Drawing Ideas for Kids
With so many unique and elaborate art projects and drawing ideas on the internet, parents can feel overwhelmed, especially if they have kids who are not naturally drawn to artistic pursuits. Lately I have felt compelled to gather together easy drawing ideas to share with my kids. When life feels particularly hectic it is nice…
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Toddler Drawing from a New Perspective
When a toddler puts a marker to paper for the first time he is entranced by cause and effect. Now, when he moves that marker around even more glorious things happen. And you, the parent and caregiver have a ring side seat to your child’s first efforts at self-expression through art. You probably want to…
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Sports Coloring Page with Over 10 Different Sports!
Kids who love playing or watching sports will enjoy our newest sports themed monthly coloring page. Children’s book illustrator and author, Melanie Hope Greenberg designed this exclusive multisports coloring page just for you! It features the big three: baseball, football and basketball, but also table tennis, sailing, golf and best of all–roller skating! I imagine…
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Sticky Paper Art Activity for Toddlers and Preschoolers
I love this sticky paper art activity as a quick go-to indoor activity for my son when he needs something to focus on. I love focusing on one color at a time and mixing things up with different textures, shapes and materials. He’s using his fine motor skills and getting a bit of sensory experience…
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