creative ideas and inspiration for the home and family
School is almost over. Temperatures are changing. Parents and children are getting fidgety. So much to do, so little time... So I'll keep this short and sweet. Need a gift for your child's teacher? Mom's birthday is coming up? Grandpa needs a little pick-me-up? Grab some flowers, a small plant, a basket of fruit, or a package of rulers / measuring tape and slap one of these FREE Thank You For Helping Me Grow gift tags on it and voila! You've just made someone you … [Read more...]
A few summers ago the kids and I were playing outside and my 2 youngest (ages 3 and 2 at the time) were fascinated by all the butterflies flying around. I put together a fun Monarch Butterflies craft and activity that would teach them just a bit more about those "flying objects" they were seeing around our yard. Even my 7 year old had fun with this project, proof that this activity was age appropriate and fun for each of them. After all, what kid doesn't love butterflies? First I did some … [Read more...]
If you are looking for a last minute school Valentines idea I have one for you. I wanted a more "boy" idea for my son and saw this idea at Dandee HERE. My son loves playing with balls all over my house. (Even though it is against the rules and drives me crazy.) I knew he would love giving a bouncy ball to all his classmates at school. I also thought I would add in a little heart sucker, because honestly, it made it look cuter and I knew my son would want to give some sort of candy … [Read more...]
These are the fun Snowmen Rice Krispy Treats I made last year with my daughter's kindergarten class. I made the snowmen the night before the class party and asked the other parents to provide the candy for decorating. The kids love these, and they were very simple to create. Here is how: MATERIALS NEEDED: -Rice Krispy Cereal, Marshmellow, Butter, White Cupcake Liners, Sucker Sticks, Pretzel sticks, Candy & White Frosting PREPARATION Make Rice Krispie treats according to the … [Read more...]
This tutorial for a Montessori-Style Crayon Holder continues to be one of the most popular guest-posts to ever publish on Somewhat Simple. Originally featured in August of 2010, I decided to re-share this creation from Mom's Crafty Space for those of you who are newer readers and didn't get to see it the first time around. Here is Heidi with the fabulous tutorial: . . . . . One of my favorite things in the Montessori classroom is the way they set out their art materials as though they are … [Read more...]
