One of the best activities that I have ever done in my class is ice cube painting.  It is fast, fun and children can do a lot of things with the experience.  It is a perfect craft for those hot summers when you want to do something creative while providing kids with a cooler activity.  [...]

I love, I mean LOVE, Paper Mache but unfortunately, my kids do not feel the same. For some reason, they act like paper mache paste is an acid that once it gets on their skin it will begin to burn. I’m not sure why this is but the same kids that hate the feeling [...]

It has been a while since I did a craft project - not related to a holiday - and it is probably about time that I do one again.  This month (since this seems to be an almost monthly occurance)  I thought I would do a little write up on tongue painting with children.
No, you are [...]

Before I get into the post for today, I would like to apologize for the lack of posts over the last few days.  I pinched a muscle in my back and couldn’t sit for any period of time…or stand or anything for that matter.  I am now feeling much better, probably because of the doctor’s [...]

We all love play-dough and all the different objects that you can mold with so I decided to add another recipe to my already growing recipe list.  Having lots of alternatives for play is a great way to keep children interested in the activities that you set out for them. 
Cloud Dough is interesting in shape [...]