Here are some of our favorite kids’ crafts for the Fourth of July–perfect for celebrating America on Independence Day, Flag Day, Memorial Day, or any
Month: June 2012
We’re gearing up for our Fourth of July celebrations and talking about the symbols surrounding Independence Day. My daughter made a patriotic handprint bald eagle
Each year we try to paint fireworks with a different technique and this is my favorite effect, yet. Materials: wax paper black or dark blue
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8 Picture Books to Enjoy in the Summer Sun
Last year we shared five of our favorite picture books about summer and here are three more summer children’s books to add to our
Hope you have a lovely day with the fathers and father figures in your lives! Here are the photo montages we made for Daddy and
I hope that you have a special father, grandfather, or uncle in your children’s lives to celebrate this weekend! Here are some of the gifts
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Glue Batik Father’s Day Banner Craft
We’ve been eager to try out this kid-friendly glue batik craft technique that I saw a few years ago at That Artist Woman. Essentially, you
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How to Grow Grass Caterpillars
We actually made our grass caterpillars in April as part of our Earth Day explorations but our “quick grow” grass seed was not quite quick
I hope you will join the Random House Children’s Books Read and Play Community tonight (June 4, 9pm EST) for a Live Chat with Jessie