Lasso the Moon • Life is a Gift
Keep your little ones entertained with the unique collection of fun projects, art ideas, and adventures. You'll find inspiration for toddlers and tweens. Inspire creativity!
Keep your troops entertained with this super-simple stop motion animation tutorial for kids! Thanks to Melissa & Doug for sponsoring today’s post. Stop motion animation is the perfect way to keep kids occupied (and creatively enamored) on a rainy, snowy, or “too hot to handle” must-be-inside day. Stop motion animation is a filming technique in which objects (such as clay models) are photographed in… Read More
Light up a dull and cold afternoon with this easy winter lantern craft for kids. One thing we love to do in winter here in the Northeast is spend time at our local museums. Museum days keep us busy and refreshed, yet out of the harsh cold weather. Our local art museum in particular has a free family day once a… Read More
These seven creative ideas for book jackets help extend narratives through imaginative play and written expression. Your kids will have so much fun, you’ll never look at a book cover the same way again! I have to admit, I always removed the book jackets/ dust covers from my classroom library. While I see the value of them when they are laminated… Read More
Learn how to make duct tape flower pens in under five-minutes with the video (or photo!) tutorial below. These DIY project were put together for kids by kids. The girls attended a local art festival today and were excited when they learned how to make duct tape flower pens (in minutes!). When we got home, they immediately started working on a video tutorial for you. Check out… Read More
As a person loves order, routine, symmetry and purpose, I have had to push myself to do crafts with my kids. I often hear moms comment on how they can’t do glue or paint or glitter because… well, mess! I completely understand. My inner neatnik cringes with every craft time. But I do it (not every day!) because I know the kids… Read More
Have this weaving activity for little hands in your back pocket for those days you want some quiet play. It’ll keep those preschool hands busy for a good long while, and maybe even create a bit of artwork to display in your home! The weaving activity had been on my homeschool schedule for weeks. Somehow I kept postponing it: it’ll… Read More
Working with clay allows one to develop and strengthen hand muscles and express creativity in a three dimensional medium. This activity gives the look of a glazed project without the use of a kiln. Wouldn’t it make a lovely gift for Grandma and Grandpa for Christmas? Materials Air dry clay Rolling pin Knife Circle cookie cutter Dowel or bamboo skewer… Read More
Learn how to carve apples and transform them into irresistibly spooky shrunken heads (right before your eyes) with this DIY Halloween project for tweens. The air is crisp and fall has officially arrived. I’m so excited to celebrate the autumn season with my family, but holiday traditions with tweens can be a delicate balance. They’re at a point where they’ve… Read More
Did you know that you don’t need needles to knit? (I didn’t!!) I am–at best–an amateur knitter, and I wondered if I could teach my children even the simplest stitch. We have been creating some fantastic projects (much to my surprise) thanks to a great resource. Check out the book called Knitting without Needles written by my friend, Anne Weil…. Read More
Get the 411 on how to make a Play-Doh poop emoji in the video tutorial below. Plus, check out these awesome emoji pillows, clothing, trinkets and school items. . . . We’re a bit obsessed with emojis over here and, of course, the poop emoji is the funniest. You can create this adorably-hilarious project in three super simple steps. *Thanks to my daughter for creating… Read More
Edible glass? As a mom, I’m sure to keep broken glass pieces away from my kids. This project, however, is more fun with words than anything dangerous. Edible glass is made from a few ingredients and is a simply fascinating creation. Want to make something that is typically not see through or transparent–our food–and make it look just like glass? These kind… Read More
These super-simple watermelon wind spinners, made with a paper plate, are an easy craft for kids of all ages. Summer is officially upon us! One of our favorite healthy treats is FRESH WATERMELON. While we were working on these patriotic spiral spinners for the holiday, my little lady suggested we make watermelon wind spinners too. Materials Paper Plates Red Poster Paint Green… Read More
Forget Candyland – delight your kids with this mesmerizing board game. My son asked to play a board game that evening. Dixit had been pulled out and sitting on the kitchen counter for two weeks — I’m not even sure who did that. Last December I polled my thoughtful friends for excellent board games and added all of their suggestions… Read More
Children are always fascinated by a change in size. Have you ever created a small world? A small world is a miniaturized replica of a habitat, a place in a child’s imagination, a world described literature, etc. It is an opportunity to interact with characters that they may be familiar with or to learn about a topic they are curious… Read More
This easy DIY felt heart garland is a simple intro-sewing craft for kids and a great Valentine’s Day decoration! The girls and I were looking to add a little extra LOVE to the house. We saw this awesome Etsy find, a reclaimed felt heart garland on Pinterest and simply had to try to make it ourselves. We decide to roll with… Read More
Ah, Minecraft. Is your child obsessed? Check out the videos and step-by-step printables for the six Minecraft drawing tutorials below. I recently heard a story about a science teacher who was pushing girls to play Minecraft. Then this article from PopSugar caught my attention. It stated, “We have five reasons why Minecraft is especially beneficial for girls.” [ Read the full… Read More