This turtle craft is a fun little follow-up to my last post, where I shared some of my favorite books by Jan Brett. If you’ve read my Jan Brett book guide, you know how much I love the cozy, detailed worlds she creates—and Mossy is one of those stories that practically begs for a craft to go along with…
I’m not sure if you are familiar with Virginia Lee Burton’s books, but they are a treasure. They are the kind of children’s books that seem to stay with you long after you’ve closed the pages. I enjoyed learning that Virginia Lee Burton was a busy wife and mom (of two boys), using her talent…
If you grew up reading children’s books, there’s a good chance Eric Carle was part of your childhood. And if you have little ones of your own, you more than likely have a well-loved copy of The Very Busy Spider that you’ve been asked to read close to a million times. The Very Hungry Caterpillar, Baby…
Today we are going to learn how to make an Eric Carle-inspired art collage. Have you ever read one of his books, like The Very Hungry Caterpillar, and been curious about how he made his iconic illustrations? I know I have. His illustrations look so simple, yet textured and so very interesting. We did this collage…
If you are looking for the best books by Jan Brett, you are in for a treat. When I was in kindergarten many years ago, at the beginning of her career as an author, Jan Brett came to my elementary school, and I watched her sign my copy of Annie and the Wild Animals. Ever since…
If you’re looking for an easy kids’ activity that gets everyone outside, off screens, and excited to go for a walk, this nature-walk cardboard vase craft is a sweet one. And the best part? You probably already have everything you need. Supplies for the Cardboard Vase Craft This post contains Amazon Affiliate Links. I may earn…
This year, one of my main science goals for my youngest is learning all about animals and animal classification. Instead of trying to cram everything into a single unit study or buy another curriculum, I wanted to find a way to make it part of our everyday homeschool routine. A little bit each day feels…
Short winter books for bedtime reading are some of my favorite ways to share cozy moments with little ones. As a mom of older kids, we are moving past bedtime story routines (sadly), but I still adore picture books—and I love recommending the good ones to my friends and younger siblings for their kids! While these…
If you have a 6-year-old who’s ready to move beyond picture books, you’re probably looking for beginner chapter books that are not only age-appropriate but fun and clean as well. I’ve been there too, while all three of my kids were at different reading levels at age six, I kept a running list of books…
Looking for a new, nature-inspired butterfly craft? Today, I’m sharing a quick and easy spring craft idea that can be fun for homeschooling, nature school, or simply an afternoon of nature exploration and creativity. Using coffee filters, pinecones, clothespins, and glue these cute butterflies can be turned into magnets, ornaments, or even used as spring…
