A great way for parents and children to appreciate nature is to press some of your favourite flowers and leaves. This is a great way to preserve some of your summertime memories and observe all the beautiful changing colours that the Fall provides. You can use them to add colour and texture to regular...

Kids love any excuse to get their little fingers messy. So go ahead! Try making finger print pictures. Just make sure to wash up before they start running around the house. You'll need: Ink pad Paper colored pencils, crayons, or markers What to do: Firmly press finger your tip onto an ink pad and...

Who said you need to paintbrushes to paint? All you need is a straw and then BLOW! Maneuver the paint to go in any direction, by moving your straw. You'll need : Straws Poster or tempera paint Paper What to do: Place drops of paint onto the paper, and blow! Be sure to line the table with old newspapers...

Written and Illustrated by Irene Luxbacher Illustrated step–by-step print–making projects include patterns, folds, relief, etched prints and more. Budding artists will proudly say, “I can make prints!” Encouraging play and experimentation with everyday materials and tools, Starting...

So much to do before the Holidays and so little time! But now’s a great time to have fun with your little tot, so here are a few more ideas to make this time of year the best time ever! Holiday Advent Calendar Find about 3 feet of cardboard. If you want to use some green felt material – glue...

Yes the holidays can be busy and they can also be expensive. These crafts can make great gift ideas, as well as something fun to do with you toddler just in time for all the festivities. Cartoon Tree Ornaments You’ll need to purchase some plain foam or plastic ball ornaments at the mall. Probably...

These Valentine's Day crafts are not only great to do with your kids; they also make perfect Valentine's Day gifts for friends and family. Easy Valentine's Cards Materials: Heavy cardstock paper Tempera paints Sponge Scissors Prepare the paper by slicing heavy cardstock into quarters, so...

This beautiful stained glass magnet will add colour and light to any refrigerator. Stained Glass Butterfly Magnets Materials: Clear 2-litre pop bottle Magnetic strips Glue or hot glue Delta Paint Jewels Pipe cleaners Scissors Preparation: Empty, clean and dry a clear 2-litre pop bottle (don't forget...

Have you preschooler pick up those popsicle sticks and start gluing to make this easy-to-decorate frame. Materials: 8 popsicle sticks White glue (or hot glue) Cardboard Scissors Decorating material Double-sided tape Place popsicle sticks side by side, lengthwise, in sets of two. Glue each pair together...

Have your preschooler create a stylish and stand-alone frame using an empty CD case and as many decorative materials as possible. Materials: Empty CD cases White glue, tape Cardboard Decorating material Cut a piece of construction paper into a square that fits snugly inside the CD case (about 4¾ x 5...