Ahoy, matey! All hands on deck! Jump aboard this simple adventure that will leave your kids with their own floating boat. For this easy project we just used a few items from the junk drawer. Three corks String Two rubber bands Construction paper A twist tie Rubber band the three corks together. Tie a string at the […]
Elementary School Age (6-9 years old)
Steps To Become A Magician
It's funny to see the world through the eyes of your kids. Sometimes it's hard for me to remember what it was like but that makes it so much more special to watch them experience new things. Like magic tricks. The awe on their faces when they see a trick for the first time and […]
Balloon to the Moon!
Send your balloon to the moon! Here's a fun experiment that shows the power you have with just a breath of air. All you need is: Tape String A Straw A Balloon Tape your string up high to really see the rocket effect. Thread your straw through the other side of the string. Then blow […]
Green Eggs, No Ham – Great Indoor Gardening for Kids
Invite spring into your home with some easy indoor gardening! Making cress eggs is not just a great Easter decoration, it's also the perfect opportunity to show your kids how plants grow and what they need - and they are growing their own food in the process. My niece and I started our little indoor […]
Don’t Drop the Egg!
In the 1900 London marathon, there was a runner who raced while holding an uncooked egg on a dessert spoon. He finished in 3 hours and 47 minutes. As you can see, the egg on a spoon race has a mighty history. So with the spring weather and all the eggs your kids will be collecting from the Easter […]
3 Very Easy and Cute Easter Decorations for Your Kids’ Plates
Here comes a fresh and healthy Easter decoration idea to make your kids' plates extra special. I used hard boiled eggs, a carrot and chives. To create the obligatory little Easter bunnies, I cut an egg horizontally twice to get a slice for one head and the top for the other one. For the bunny body, […]
I Got Ya! April Fools
What could be a better way to issue in a new month then by pulling pranks on your unsuspecting loved ones? With a little preparation, your kids will be looking at you like you lost your marbles. That is until you yell ‘April Fools!’ Just be prepared for the payback. Here’s a few of my […]
Messy House, Happy Children
If you have kids, it sometimes feels as if you could mop and vacuum and scrub all day long and your house is not getting any cleaner. You start tidying up in one corner and the kids are happy to wreck the other corner in the meantime. Why not include them in the housework? After […]
Wake Up Sleepy Head!
Do you have a sleepy kid in your house that just can't wake up in the morning? Try this simple trick. All you need is a piece of paper! Take a piece of computer paper and fold it in half lengthwise. Then fold it in half again. Lift the two inner pieces up half way and […]
Get them moving – Dogs as Kids’ Personal Trainers
In times of tablets, computers, cell phones and TV with all their apps and shows, it can be hard to get your kids outside, let alone doing sports. Some kids naturally want to run and jump all over the place, others might need a little encouragement. When the playground is too far away or it […]
Great Scavenger Hunt for St. Patrick’s Day
If you want to do something special with your kids this St. Patrick's Day, why not try a scavenger hunt? Get your kids dressed as green as they can while you hide gold coins (the yummy ones from chocolate) all over your flat or garden. Then everybody gets one of our St. Patrick's Day scavenger […]
Happy Birthday – Time to Be a Princess!
Once upon a time, there was a little girl who celebrated her 4th birthday. She and her lucky sister both got beautiful princess dresses. They loved everything about them - dancing around with swinging petticoats, gracefully waving their hands just like Royals and above all, being treated like real Princesses. The purple and pink dress was […]
Who Let the Monkeys Out? – Super Cozy Jungle Themed Kids Room
Kids are very active and always eager to explore new things every day. They don't want rooms that are primarily functional, but inspiring and exciting. If you are looking for something that is not specifically gendered then here is a great idea for an amazing kids room. My nieces are the lucky little monkeys that […]
Create an Individual Memory
The other day, we wanted to add a new spin to the classic game of memory. So we combined two things the girls really like when it's too rainy to go outside - coloring and playing memory. I also added a playful way to train every child's articulation by choosing a template showing items that […]
Great Indoor Game – Sponge Darts
Sponge darts is an awesome indoor game to keep your kids occupied on rainy days. All you need is some painter's tape and sponges. I taped circles to the floor, added a starting line and then we were ready to start the game! Make your own rules! We had two throws each and tried to come as close […]
Awesome Toy for Toddlers – Wiggly Wobbly Flower
My niece loves to play with this wiggly wobbly flower that I actually only have as decoration. But everytime she comes to visit us, she goes straight into the kitchen and grabs it. If she pushes the button under the flower pot, the usually tight strings inside droop and so does the flower - it looks wilted. […]
Do the Broccoli Trick!
How do you get your kids to love broccoli? Simply add a little magic to lunch-time by serving not just any boring veggie, but an extremely rare magical giant carrot!! "What's for lunch?" is a typical childrens' question that will never be followed by a hooray if answered with "veggies". But when I got all […]
Tic, Tac, Toe, Three Bugs in a Row!
Tic, Tac, Toe is an ages old game that used to entertain kids in those moments when boredom strikes. Traditionally, all you would need is a pencil and paper but this travel version adds a little something special to the mix. This is Buggy Tic, Tac, Toe. We started with a bunch of plastic water […]
Sweet Valentine’s Cards For Kids
Here is an easy, fun and super cute way for your kids to send lovely greetings to their Valentines. All you need is LOVE ....and colorful paper, lollipops, scissors, pens and some sticky tape. Have your kids choose their favorite color for the butterfly and then have them fold the sheet once. Roughly sketch one […]
I Heart You! – Valentine’s Crafts For Kids
Valentine's Day is the perfect occasion to create some heart-shaped projects with your little ones. Arts and crafts with toddlers can be a bit messy — but also lots of fun — so my nieces and I started a crafty session. I chose two different little art projects for them to realize. They each made a […]