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Are you a November 1st Christmas decorator, or do you wait until after all of the Thanksgiving dishes have been cleared away? Whichever you are, we’re bringing you an adorable decorative craft that can brighten up your home from November until January (or longer, if you like!) These Adorable DIY Gnome Dolls are so much…
Thanksgiving is sneaking up on us! If you’re looking for a cute and simple craft to do with the kids, this Paper Bag Turkey Craft is for you! Sometimes crafts involve buying a ton of supplies, and just collecting everything you need to make them can be daunting. This craft, however, is made some basic…
It’s fall, and we are enjoying getting crafty to celebrate the season! For homeschooling families, fall also offers many opportunities to learn about some of the amazing things that nature has to teach this time of year. Apples (and apple trees) are synonymous with the season and also offer several interesting points of study for…
What’s round, blue, green, and the only one of its kind? Yup, that’ll be our earth. And since it’s the only one we have, it makes sense to look after it. Which is why April 22nd’s Earth Day is a great opportunity to focus our fun and learning activities on this beautiful planet of ours…
St. Patrick’s Day is almost here! We love doing crafts whenever we can, and Ireland’s wealth of lore provides a lot of inspiration for crafts that kids are sure to love! This Leprechaun hat craft is simple enough that children of most ages should be able to participate. It is functional and tiny (just the…
Looking for a creative way to make memories with your child this Valentine’s Day? This simple and adorable sewing craft is the size of a matchbox and shows that big things (like gestures of affection) can come in very small packages! Young children will enjoy decorating the inside and outside of the matchbox and folding…
Are you looking for some fun Christmas ornaments to make with your family? This elf ornament craft uses a few simple supplies, and the ornaments are so cute! My daughter and I made two versions of them. We made one according to the instructions, and we made another using foam sheets instead of felt. If…
As homeschoolers, we’re all about books, right? Of course, we’re usually huge advocates of reading books, not necessarily creating with them, but here is a simple project called book page Christmas tree ornaments that can transfer your love of books from reading to decorating your home for the holidays! I keep old paperbacks that are in…
Whether it’s winter and you’re looking for something fun to do indoors with your children, or whether it’s summer and you need outdoor ideas, soap carving might be just what you’re looking for! Soap carving is fun, inexpensive, and great for children of all ages. You don’t need fancy tools (though you can use them…
Do you know where the poinsettia comes from? Have you heard the story of its legend? Tomie dePaola tells it beautifully in his book: The Legend of the Poinsettia. We are excited to share this simple yet beautiful poinsettia art activity to go along with dePaola’s book. Even though it’s not complicated, the results are…
Many students enjoy doing art as part of their regular every-day homeschool classes. Art can help students grasp concepts and information they otherwise might have missed, and it can also help them enjoy learning and develop art skills all at the same time! I hope this Normal Rockwell art lesson and “the Golden Rule” is…
If you or your children enjoy arts and crafts, you’ve probably used Mod Podge! But that stuff can be expensive–especially if you need a lot of it or if you use it often. Below you’ll find several recipes for homemade Mod Podge using ingredients you probably already have around the house. If you’re creating professional…
