Things to Make and Do, Crafts and Activities for Kids

Story Hour ::April::

July 2009

Starry, Starry Night: Constellations, Van Gogh, Discovering the Night Sky

homemade star maps :: Ordinary Life Magic

constellation viewer :: Summer Sky

constellation painting :: Blissful Kids

Star light, star bright,
First star I see tonight,
I wish I may, I wish I might,
Have this wish I wish tonight.

night sky painting :: Incredibleart.org

Van Gogh's Starry Night lesson :: Art Projects For Kids

Twinkle, twinkle little star,
How I wonder what you are
Up above the world so high
Like a diamond in the sky

Twinkle, twinkle little star,
How I wonder what you are.

starlights :: All The Little Things

free monthly sky maps to print :: Skymaps
via All The Little Things

constellation patterns to print :: Space at About.com

(photo is the property of Roberto Mura used with permission)

Learn to identify 3 constellations, 2 stars,
and a planet with this fun online
activity at Quiet Bay.

Book Recommendations:

Find the Constellations
by H.A.Rey

The Stars
by H.A.Rey

365 Starry Nights
by Chet Raymo

A Child's Introduction to the Night Sky
by Michael Driscoll

07/31/2009 in 12+ years old, 18 mos to 2 years old, 3 - 5 years old, 6 - 12 years old, Activities, All Ages, Art, Art History, Building/3 Dimensional, Camping, Crafts, Crayons & Pastels, Family, Free & Fun Crafts, Group, Homeschooling, Nature Crafts, Outside, Paint, Paper Crafts, Poetry & Rhymes, Printables & Downloads, Recycled Crafts, Science | Permalink | Comments (5)

Rubber Glove Finger Puppets

I think these rubber glove finger puppets at Fem Manuals are so cute and such a great way to make use of old rubber gloves.

07/30/2009 in 12+ years old, 3 - 5 years old, 6 - 12 years old, Crafts, Pretend Play, Puppets, Recycled Crafts, Theater | Permalink | Comments (1) | TrackBack (0)

On-The-Go Watercolor Kit

A Number of Things shows you how to pack a simple watercolor kit to take with you anytime you plan to do some art out of doors. I think the spray bottle is a great idea!

07/30/2009 in 12+ years old, 3 - 5 years old, 6 - 12 years old, Art, Nature Crafts, Organizing Ideas, Paint | Permalink | Comments (1) | TrackBack (0)

Cute Snack Box Idea

I love this cute snack idea found at Harvest Moon by Hand. It's fun to put together and fun to eat!

Found at Her Cup Overfloweth

07/30/2009 in 12+ years old, 18 mos to 2 years old, 3 - 5 years old, 6 - 12 years old, Activities, All Ages, Edibles, Organizing Ideas, Travel Activities | Permalink | Comments (1) | TrackBack (0)

Restaurant Kits

You and your little ones can enjoy a dinner out by making up one of these restaurant kits shared by Whimsy Love.

07/30/2009 in 12+ years old, 18 mos to 2 years old, 3 - 5 years old, 6 - 12 years old, Organizing Ideas, Parent Made, Words of Wisdom | Permalink | Comments (0) | TrackBack (0)

Tip for Serving Ice Cream

And Everything Nice shares a great way to reuse egg cartons and serve up multiple ice cream cones at the same time.

07/30/2009 in Edibles, Organizing Ideas, Party Ideas, Recycled Crafts, Words of Wisdom | Permalink | Comments (0) | TrackBack (0)

How To Make A Paper Whistle

Let Whimsy Love show you how to make a whistle from paper!

07/29/2009 in 12+ years old, 3 - 5 years old, 6 - 12 years old, Activities, Crafts, Free & Fun Crafts, Last Minute, Paper Crafts, Printables & Downloads | Permalink | Comments (1) | TrackBack (0)

The Mama Dramalogues shows you how to make this bug box from plastic canvas - great idea! I've seen a lot of plastic canvas at thrift shops so you might check there before making a craft store purchase.

07/29/2009 in 12+ years old, 3 - 5 years old, 6 - 12 years old, Activities, Animals & Bugs, Building/3 Dimensional, Crafts, Family, Garden, Homeschooling, Nature Crafts, Parent Made, Spring Crafts, Summer Crafts | Permalink | Comments (1) | TrackBack (0)