Things to Make and Do, Crafts and Activities for Kids

Exercise Game

I think this is a great idea from Make and Takes - an exercise game! I'm planning on customizing it for my kids karate camp this summer and using different karate moves.

04/30/2008 in 12+ years old, 18 mos to 2 years old, 3 - 5 years old, 6 - 12 years old, Activities, All Ages, Family, Games, Group, Homeschooling, Inside, Outside | Permalink | Comments (1) | TrackBack (0)

Weaving

Full Circle has a simple weaving project in a nice photo tutorial! Adjust the width of the warp and thickness of yarn to accommodate different ages and give it a go :)

04/30/2008 in 12+ years old, 6 - 12 years old, Crafts, Family, Group, Homeschooling, Inside, Textiles | Permalink | Comments (0) | TrackBack (0)

May Day Baskets

Skip To My Lou has several wonderful ways to
celebrate May Day! Try these decorated drink holder
baskets from last year or print out a free cone
template and tag for this year.

04/29/2008 in 12+ years old, 18 mos to 2 years old, 3 - 5 years old, 6 - 12 years old, Activities, All Ages, Crafts, Family, Gifts to Make, Inside, May Day Crafts, Paint, Party Ideas, Spring Crafts | Permalink | Comments (5) | TrackBack (0)

Contour Drawing Lesson

The third drawing lesson in the series at Camp Creek Press: Contour Drawing. I'm loving these!

04/29/2008 in 12+ years old, 3 - 5 years old, 6 - 12 years old, Activities, Drawing & Illustration, Group, Homeschooling, Inside, Last Minute | Permalink | Comments (1) | TrackBack (0)

Fresco Paintings

Oooh, I love these fresco paintings from All Dressed In Blue! Find the info here and here.

04/28/2008 in 12+ years old, 6 - 12 years old, Art, Art History, Crayons & Pastels, Group, Homeschooling, Inside, Outside | Permalink | Comments (1) | TrackBack (0)

House On Hill Road has made soap making so easy you can do it with a preschooler! These cute alphabet soaps were made for party favors but they would make great Mother's Day and grandmother gifts too! All the details are here.