Pix from Factory Direct Craft Blog I have done kids crafts like this in so many ways for different seasons. They come out so precious and parents and kids go nuts for them! Well, who wouldn't? Practically anything made from kids hand or footprints seem to be a snapshot of their youth. They grow so fast, don't they? So, with much ado, here ...

I have to admit. I have never run out of ideas for kids with bubble wrap. Sure, we save scraps but nothing beats a big roll for tons of activities! Art: Tape a sheet down and allow the children to freely pain it with tempra paints. I get a clean shett of paper and have the children press the imprint down. It's a lovely effect. The children ...

  Who doesn't have tons of TP rolls laying around? I thought I would give an Honorable Mention shout out to some of the best ideas we have found out there for TP roll crafts. They kids will love them, parents will keep them, and you can finally clear out that huge box of them on the shelf! Make a silly monster from recycled TP rolls. Why wait ...

It seems like most gorgeous art projects never stay in the classroom longer than a day. Sometimes, I actually have to plan for festive classroom decorations and really get the kids excited about it, as well. This can be a bit tricky but long-term projects can go on for months! The children used the same crayon muffin technique and I simply place ...

Winter Luminaries make great gifts and are so versatile. This open ended craft can be done in so many adorable ways it is almost unfair to post it only in November. But since we will be doing it this month with the preschoolers we'll be sure to let you know all the different way you can use them. Materials for your Super Easy Luminaries: Tissue ...

Snowflakes glittering from the sky Snowflakes, snowflakes, up so high Snowflakes, snowflakes, soft and white Snowflakes, snowflakes, a beautiful sight! Q-Tips are so versatile! We we always keep them on hand for engaging crafts for our preschoolers. A winter time favorite is cutting Q-Tips ...

Give their artwork presence and poise! Hook and Eye Artwork Displays Clip your preschool art in the classroom neatly on a wire with this Star Art Cable System ($39 at potterybarnkids.com). Or, string a line of picture wire between two nails and clip art pieces with mini clothes pins to hold artwork in place. On a tight budget? Get the same ...