Hands On As We Grow has activities, crafts and art projects for kids up to school age, and even into their beginning years of school. You’ll find fun things to do with them, crafty ideas, and easy ways to make learning fun.
💦 Water balloon fun—simple, fun, and a little splashy
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Hands On As We Grow
Hands On As We Grow has activities, crafts and art projects for kids up to school age, and even into their beginning years of school. You’ll find fun things to do with them, crafty ideas, and easy ways to make learning fun.
Snip Snip, Reader! Handing your child a scissors is sometimes a scary thing. But trust me on this -- I bet they can do it. Just don't expect them to do it right. Don't expect your child to hold the scissors with their thumb up, or even with one hand. Don't expect straight lines, or even lines at all. Don't expect a lot. Give them the rules -- no running with scissors. Point down when walking with scissors. And scissors are meant for cutting.... and that's it. Notice - I didn't restrict it to...
Reader... My kids are busy kids. Moving. All. The. Time. Letting them be bored can be good... but it can also be oh-so-bad. Crafts are not their thing. Sitting is not their thing. What do you do when you have a kid that's always super busy? By busy, I mean that they don't like to sit still, they may fidget a bunch, they just have to always be doing something. My kids just bounce -- a lot. Below are some quick ideas that might work to keep your busy kid... well, busy! Keeping Kids Busy...
Reader... Is there anything more nostalgic than summer crafts? Whenever I think of crafts for kids, I remember making crafts as a child out in the sun at summer camps or Vacation Bible School. Even just the smell of things like paint and Elmer's glue can bring back all the good memories. Making crafts with your kids is a fun way to pass on the traditions you grew up with in a way that’s fun, creative, and collaborative! I’ve created a special list of 30 Classic Summer Crafts you are likely...