Sustainable & Creative Living
Teacher Appreciation Week is right around the corner, and if you’re like many of us, you want to show gratitude in a way that’s meaningful and easy. While gift cards are always a hit with teachers (who doesn’t love a little treat on their own terms?), presenting them with a personal touch can make all the difference. That’s why I created this Printable Gift Card Holder for Teachers. It adds just a touch of personalization to the presentation of a gift card to your favorite teacher.
Let’s be honest—getting kids to do chores isn’t always the easiest task. Especially when you’re first introducing the idea. But with a little creativity and structure, you can turn cleaning time into a game, build healthy habits, and teach responsibility—all while giving yourself a helping hand around the house. Start with our Printable Chore Chart for Kids, and then have a conversation. Ease them into a well-thought-out list they are a part of developing, and then wait for the magic to happen!
Looking for a simple, meaningful, and fun way to celebrate Earth Day this year? Try making your own DIY Earth Day Seed Bombs! These eco-friendly little treasures are perfect for planting wildflowers, helping pollinators, and spreading a bit of green joy. They’re easy enough for kids to make, thoughtful enough to give as gifts, and you don’t need a green thumb to make them!
Easter is a beautiful holiday- full of color, joy, and hope. It’s about new life and renewal. And yes, while we love the candy, egg hunts, and chocolate bunnies, combining faith-filled moments with hands-on creativity is a powerful way to help kids understand and appreciate Easter. Getting crafty with colorful DIY projects like these Tie-Dye Easter Eggs is a simple activitiy that brings Easter to life in your home. And, by using baking soda and vinegar, not only do you end up with beautiful, vibrant eggs, but you also get a mini science experiment in the process. It’s double the fun!
Salt painting is a fun and easy art technique that combines salt, watercolor, and glue to create beautiful, textured paintings. This activity is perfect for kids and adults alike, providing a fun and unique way to explore creativity while also learning about absorption and texture. Whether you’re looking for a rainy-day craft, a new artistic experiment, or an Easter craft, salt painting is an enjoyable and visually stunning choice. With Easter just around the corner, I’ve created some fun templates you can download for free. In this post, you’ll find Free Easter Salt Painting Templates.
Easter is the perfect time to get creative with fun and festive crafts! If you’re looking for a unique and easy project, making a DIY Easter Peeps House is a fantastic way to celebrate the season. These adorable edible houses are made with graham crackers, icing, and, of course, everyone’s favorite marshmallow treat—Peeps! They make great decorations, fun family activities, or delicious gifts.
If you have a child or student who needs extra practice with their division facts, you’ve come to the right place! The goal is for your students to know their division tables to the point of quick recall. To achieve this, kids must be drilled daily on their facts. Repetition builds familiarity. In this post, you can find a Division Facts Worksheet Bundle to help your student practice their times tables and reach their goal.
If you have a student in a second, third, or fourth grader who needs extra practice with their multiplication facts then you’ve come to the right place. Since practicing their multiplication tables to the point of quick recall is the goal, kids need to be drilled every day on multiplication facts. Repetition builds familiarity. In this post, you can find a Multiplication Facts Worksheet Bundle to help your student practice their times tables and reach their goal.
This DIY Mess Free Puffy Paint recipe is so easy, your kids could practically make it on their own. If you’re a crafting household then you may already have most of the supplies on hand. It requires only two ingredients and less than five minutes to make! The best part is that it’s washable, so you don’t have to worry about a mess.
There are a few patriotic holidays where you can make this American Flag Handprint Craft and the 4th of July is the perfect one! If you’re looking for a fun and simple craft you can make with kids, try this easy keepsake handprint artwork this 4th of July weekend!
Summer has arrived, and it’s the perfect time to foster a love of reading in your child. I’ve assembled The 2024 Ultimate Summer Reading List for Kids Ages 6-10. It features a variety of excellent reads. From engaging chapter books to entertaining graphic novels suitable for their age, this list is filled with fantastic options!
Are you looking for fun Spring-themed worksheets for your kids? Look no further than this page. Our playful Spring Worksheet Bundle is designed to help your kids improve their fine motor skills, letter recognition, and number sense. Print out these worksheets and let your kids have fun learning this Spring!
These Spring printable worksheets are designed to help small children spark imagination and develop fine motor skills.
Gardening is a great activity to share with kids of any age! Children love plants and watching them grow. Gardening not only teaches kids about caring for our environment and the earth, but it also helps them learn to appreciate the outdoors and build connections with family at the same time. Here are 5 tips for gardening with kids.
