Category Play

all things craft, play, activities, and kids

Thankful Turkey

I try to make a Thankful Turkey or Tree each November. This year I was a little late but we made it work. Here’s our turkey! It’s a great way to get kids to think about what all we have…

Post-it Scavenger Hunt

I love doing this activity. It’s so easy to customize depending on where your child is developmentally. Our oldest didn’t go to pre-k and our second probably won’t either. This is a fun activity that gets them moving, learning, and…

Scissor practice

This was a really cool activity I found on IG. I really wish I knew where I saw it. Gotta love when IG reloads before you can save something…. I cut up strips of construction paper and taped it to…

Shaving Cream

Super easy activity. Put the kids in the shower or tub with shaving cream and some stuff from the kitchen. I did several different basting brushes and random scoops from protein powders. Seriously… kept them busy for so long. I…

Salt Painting

We tried this and it was kind of a flop. I still have the other pages I made but the kids just weren’t interested. On top of that, it made a big mess. I made several pages on cardstock then…

Ice Painting

I did this activity with the kids today. G was home from school so we needed something to keep us busy. It worked. For a little while. I think the problem was it was too warm outside so the ice…

Squirt Painting

We were having a rough evening and I needed kids still and mostly quiet so I could cook dinner. Hubs had a meeting so it needed to be something easy. I had colored water left over from bubble painting so…

Bubble Art

We did this on a day that was a little too chilly and windy so it didn’t hold their attention long. But I think it would have worked better if the weather was nicer or we did it inside. Supplies…

Box Painting

I love a good box. You can use them for so much with kids. Cover them in stickers. Paint them. Color on them with markers, crayons, colored pencils. Unfold them or leave them. Do the outside or inside. So many…

Spirograph Art Kit

We were given this set by my MIL and it was a big hit. I just love a good art/craft kit. I helped G punch out all the pieces and then she spent at least an hour creating. I was…