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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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:
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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Magical Mermaid Books and Crafts for Kids
Do your children love mermaids and want to surround themselves will all the magical things under the sea. When you go to the beach do you kids wonder if there are mermaids swimming beneath the waves? Do they watch the sea closely in the hopes of one day spotting a glittering fin or a group…
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Mermaid Bookmarks: DIY Cute Printable Coloring Page
Got a child who loves mermaids and reading? These diy, printable mermaid bookmarks are just the thing! Those of you who are familiar with our monthly coloring pages know that children’s book author and illustrator, Melanie Hope Greenberg, loves mermaids! Most of our June coloring pages are mermaid themed; our first was these adorable mermaid…
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Cute Summer Coloring Pages
Let’s face it, during the summer, kids need lots of boredom busters. Sure, it’s ideal if they spend all their time outdoors, communing with nature and engaging in free play, and parents should encourage that as much as possible. But what about: Thunderstorms Car rides Waiting to pick up brother or sister from the summer…
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Cute Memorial Day Coloring Page: A Parade and Celebration
This month’s coloring page is very versatile. While I am calling it a Memorial Day Parade coloring page since the holiday in question is coming up at the end of the month, it can be used for any celebratory occasion! To turn it into a Memorial Day coloring extravaganza featuring a marching band and performers…
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Under the Sea Coloring Page
With April being Earth Month (April 22 is Earth Day), many kids are learning about the environment, especially the wondrous and vast oceans and their ecosystems. Be sure to include this under-the-sea coloring page by children’s book author and illustrator, Melanie Hope Greenberg, as part of your celebration with little ones. This sea life coloring…
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Enhance Literacy Skills with Easy Origami Finger Puppets
Literacy does not always mean you have to crack open a book. What if I told you that making origami finger puppets for pretend play was a gateway to literacy? Okay, you probably know origami is great for math and problem solving, but literacy? You might need some convincing. Well, pretend play promotes creative storytelling…
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Printable Spring Finger Puppets for Pretend Play
Children learn best through play and enjoy making their own toys, like these adorable spring finger puppets! Paper finger puppets like this cute bunny, chick, sun, tulip and lamb will encourage your children’s creative storytelling skills and extend their pretend play time. In fact, you may recognize the chick from Melanie’s Easter coloring page! As…
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