This Mother’s Day craft turns a simple project into a keepsake treasure forever. The little ones in your care will love personalizing their very own handprint jewelry bowl made out of soft Model Magic, to create a gift for their mother that’s equal parts fun to make and meaningful to give. You Will Need: Craft […]
Clothespin Easter Eggs
Little ones will love making these Peek-a-boo Clothespin Eggs I found on the One Little Project web site. The kids in my care were excited to see the chick play “peek-a-boo” when the egg opens and closes with a clothespin. It turns a simple craft into an interactive toy, sparking imagination, fine motor skills, and […]
Saint Patrick’s Day Sensory Bin
Kids will absolutely love making, and playing with, a Saint Patrick’s Day sensory tray filled with green rice, gold coins, festive pom poms, and tiny Irish holiday treasures. The bright colors instantly grab their attention, while the different textures of soft rice, shiny coins, fluffy pom poms, will spark curiosity and hands-on exploration. It feels […]
Saint Patrick’s Day Sensory Bottle
There’s something magical about a holiday you can shake! Little kids will love this Saint Patrick’s Day sensory bottle idea from Pocket of Preschool filled with rainbow-colored pom poms, glittering gold coins, and tiny beads which turns festive fun into a calming, hands-on experience kids can’t resist. It’s simple to make, mesmerizing to explore, and […]
Why Kids and Nannies Love Drawing with Window Markers and Crayons
Kids are naturally drawn to big, bold spaces and what’s bigger than a window? Crayola Washable Window Markers and Crayons let little artists and their nannies turn ordinary glass into a festive winter wonderland with snowflakes, snowmen, cozy houses, and snowy trees right on the windowpane. Drawing on glass feels different and magical compared to […]
New Year, Helping Hands!
New Year’s Resolution’s Wreath A New Year’s Resolution Wreath is a fun, hands-on way for nannies to help children set simple, positive goals for the new year ahead. By tracing little hands on bright paper and turning them into promises like “clean up,” “share,” “be nice,” or “say please,” kids feel proud of the habits […]
Melting Plastic Cup Ornaments
Kids adore making crafts where an ordinary object becomes something exciting. Watching a simple plastic cup shrink in the oven turning it into an ornament gives children a sense of wonder and control over the creation process. Children also love rituals. So making Christmas ornaments gives them a seasonal tradition to look forward to every […]
Shining Stars for Hanukkah
To prepare for Hanukkah have the kids make a Star of David Sun Catcher! With just a 6 point paper star, tissue paper squares, and self-laminating sheets kids can craft a colorful reminder that the Festival of Lights is all about joy, creativity, and bright hearts. This sun catcher project is simple, sweet, and perfect […]
Autumn Indian Corn Craft
Little hands love making this colorful Indian corn craft made from chenille stems and pony beads found at One Little Project. It’s the perfect mix of creativity and fine motor skill fun. It is part art project, part sensory play, and all-around adorable. Read the children’s books listed below about corn as the kids get […]