With a bit of help from you, your child can make a play town with your old containers boxes! You'll Need : Saved boxes, cartons, etc. ie. Kleenex/cereal boxes, paper towel rolls, egg/juice cartons Glue or Glue stick scissors Construction or wrapping paper Crayons or markers Directions: Cover boxes...

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...

Make beautiful portraits from natural materials collected in rain or shine! Sand Art Next time your family spends the day at the beach, bring home a bucket of sand. Let it dry slightly and then distribute the sand into several glass or metal bowls. Next, add a food colouring to each bowl (a different...

Turn your outdoor adventures into artistic expressions with these great nature crafts! Nature Prints When you and your child are in the great outdoors, take along a bag to collect some natural artifacts, such as pine cones and needles, leaves, feathers, rocks, grasses, etc. (make sure you don't pick...

Feed your feathery friends with more homemade birdfeeders. Milk Carton Feeder Materials: Empty milk carton Thin dowel Birdseed Heavy-duty string Thoroughly clean an empty milk carton and let it dry. When it's dry, poke a hole on either side of the carton, towards the top. Pass a string through the...

These birdfeeder projects will help you and your child to create inviting buffets for your feathery friends. Pine Cone Feeders Materials: Pine cones String Peanut butter Bird seed Wax paper On your next hike, have your child collect a few large open pine cones. When you get home, tie pieces of heavy...

Not all gardening needs to be done outside. Try out these indoor projects that are sure to delight your little gardener, rain or shine. Beans Because they are hardy and sprout quickly, growing beans is the quintessential first "gardening" experience for most children. Here's a great way...

These gardening projects are not only great for indoor fun, they are sure to brighten even the darkest winter day! Egg Heads Next time you make eggs, crack the shells close to the top. Thoroughly wash out the larger end of the egg and set aside to dry. With a permanent marker, have your child colour...