Month: January 2017

DIY Robot project

DIY Recycled Robot

  This cute Robot is made from all recycled materials. Kids love to make these and they look great as a fun room decoration.  What a fun project for a robot theme party.  Just gather a bunch of found objects and boxes and let the kids make their own.  If you provide small boxes like […] Read more…

DIY puppet theatre

DIY Puppet Theatre

Make a Puppet Theatre Imagination is a wonderful thing and what better way for kids to use their imaginations than putting on puppet shows.  We love to create new puppets using socks without mates and adding a bit of fabric scraps and bits of things from our craft basket.  The kids always amaze us with […] Read more…

kids need role models

Our Kids Need to Hear About Great Role Models

  We live in a world where it is increasingly hard to be heard over the noise of our digitally connected lives.  Kids are constantly bombarded by messages, and often the messages are not reinforcing the messages we share with our kids.  Yet it’s our job to be the messages our kids hear, to share […] Read more…

DIY Recycled Craft for Kids- Viking Ship

DIY Viking Ship from Recycled Items

Make a fun Viking Ship to make from recycled items.  This incredible Viking ship is made entirely from recycled household items and it is a project worthy of idsplay in any child’s room or classroom.  Can you believe it was made from a milk carton? Items needed: Here is a super fun project for kids […] Read more…

Grilled Cheese Hearts and Tomato Soup

Grilled Cheese Hearts and Tomato Soup Recipe

Homemade tomato soup and grilled cheese is the perfect lunch combo.  A kid favorite, our tomato soup variation features extra-healthy ingredients.  A great lunch for Valentine’s Day. Kids can help:  Make the grilled cheese hearts. Tomato Soup Saute: 4 finely dice garlic cloves 1 cup finely diced Vadalia onion 2 Tbsp olive oil 1 tsp […] Read more…

1 2 3