If you’re looking for a way to enjoy Halloween decorating without digging cold, slimy pumpkin guts out from under your fingernails, welcome to the no-carve zone! Trade sharp knives and gooey seeds for paintbrushes and markers and let the kids unleash total creative freedom while you skip the post-craft cleanup headache. You Will Need: Medium […]
Painted Flowers with Cardboard Roll Stamps
August 5, 2026 Leave a Comment
The children in my care adore flowers so I have been making flower themed activities and lesson plans all summer. See how I had them paint flowers with stamps made from cardboard rolls. It’s messy! Use craft mats and have paper towels close by! See other activities I have done with the children including: pressed […]
Salt Dough Nature Print Pendants
July 15, 2026 3 Comments
Bring a little bit of nature indoors with these simple salt dough keepsakes! Kids will love pressing real flowers and leaves into the dough to create beautiful textured prints. Once the pieces have dried, they can paint their one-of-a-kind creations, turning everyday treasures from a nature walk into colorful works of art they’ll be proud […]
Fireworks Fork Painting
June 24, 2026 1 Comment
There is no need for a fancy art kit to create a masterpiece that really pops! Turn ordinary plastic forks into a fun art tool with this easy Fireworks Craft for kids! As a nanny I love this activity because it’s simple to set up, encourages creativity, and creates a festive decoration perfect for celebrating […]
Sidewalk Paint That Pops!
June 10, 2026 Leave a Comment
Looking for a colorful outdoor activity that keeps kids entertained and sparks creativity? Homemade sidewalk chalk paint is a simple, non-toxic craft that turns any driveway or sidewalk into a giant canvas! Kids love watching their bright creations come to life, and you’ll love how easy and inexpensive it is to make with just a […]
Autumn Salt Painting
November 5, 2025 Leave a Comment
Salt painting is a fun and easy art activity that combines glue, salt, and watercolor to create textured, colorful designs. Kids love watching the bright colors dance and spread across the glittery salt lines right before their eyes! But don’t move the paper while it’s wet — salt paintings are delicate until dry! You Will […]
Halloween Monster Painted Stones
October 8, 2025 Leave a Comment
Unleash your Nanny Kid’s inner artist this Halloween with a spooky twist! Monster Painted Stones are the perfect crafty project to spark creativity, keep little hands busy, and add a dash of festive fun to your décor. Plus, they make for ghoulishly good memories that you and the children will treasure long after their Halloween […]
Why Kids Should Paint with Natural Paintbrushes
August 13, 2025 Leave a Comment
Who needs synthetic paint bristles when the forest is full of flair? Inspired by “Wonder Art Workshop” by Sally Haughey — a magical mashup of art and nature — we’re making Nature Paintbrushes. So go on and gather eco-friendly, natural bristles, bind them to twigs, paint, and repeat. You Will Need: Sticks (aka nature’s handle)Leaves, […]
Squirt Gun Super Soaker Painting
July 9, 2025 Leave a Comment
As a professional snack distributor, argument negotiator, and CEO of Mess Containment (aka, nanny), I’ve seen my fair share of creative chaos. But nothing — nothing — prepared me for Squirt Gun Super Soaker Painting! From the brilliant brain of Louise McMullen in “Fun Painting Projects for Kids,” this fun activity is part Jackson Pollock […]
