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...

It’s February. It’s winter. And there are piles of snow outside. Yes, getting outside in the white fluffy stuff is fun but sometimes it’s just too cold or you’re too tired to get out and be active. Or maybe your toddler is too tired. But that doesn’t mean you have to be...

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...

Entertaining and simple to make, your preschooler will love creating stories and plays with these unique puppets. Materials: Poster board Brass paper fasteners Glue and tape Scissors Pencil, markers Drinking strays, popsicle sticks, thin dowels Paper Paper hole punch Pipe cleaners White cloth (sheet...

There's no better way to explore the land of make-believe then through puppets. And making your own puppet can be a magical experience for a preschooler. Felt Puppets Materials: Felt Cardboard Fabric Scissors Glitter Pipe cleaners Fabric glue (or hot glue) Construction paper Permanent markers Fabric...

You don't need to be an accomplished singer or own a baby grand to make music part of your child's daily activities. Create a music corner in your home and fill it with your very own homemade instruments! Shoebox Guitars Materials: Shoebox Paper towel Scissors Markers, crayons, stickers Rubber...

Simple to make, finger puppets are perfect for little hands and fingers. Here are three finger puppet designs to try with your preschoolers (and an easy design for a theatre to showcase their creations). Glove Puppets Wondering what to do with that glove that's missing its mate? Try turning it into...

Here's a great craft to give those old toys new life. Create miniature villages with your children and give those miscellaneous toys a home! Materials: Cardboard boxes and tubes Construction paper Brown packing tape Glue Scissors Duct tape Popsicle sticks Markers, paint, wallpaper scraps, etc. Create...

Do your royal subjects need a castle of their very own? Here's a play castle design - complete with turrets, drawbridge and dungeon - to build with you child. Materials: Cardboard boxes String or rope Thin wood dowel Glue Scissors Duct tape Fabric Markers, paint, wallpaper scaps, etc. Start with...

Loot bags. You can't live with them...and your child's guests can't live without them. What should you buy? And how much should you spend? Consider planning a party with a craft activity so that your guests' creations become the loot! Buy balsa wood airplanes for everyone to decorate...