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We’re going to be putting together a simple bird papercraft today! I love this little guy because not only is he easy to make, but he turns out SO adorable! And kids can play with their craft after they make it. This craft is perfect for elementary-age kids. Younger kids may need some help with…
Let’s put together a fun lion papercraft! This is a super easy craft – even preschoolers could do it with a little help, and it makes a great independent craft for early elementary! This craft is in black and white, so kids can color them on their own (and you won’t use up a ton…
Today I have an adorable little giraffe papercraft for you! It’s super simple to put together – perfect for early elementary (or even preschoolers with a little help!). This post contains affiliate links. You can read my disclosure policy here. This craft is in black and white, so kids can color them on their own (and…
I’ve sporadically used video and YouTube over the years, but decided this year I was going to be more active and post consistently. And it’s been a blast! It’s definitely pushed me out of my comfort zone – showing my face in some videos and posting consistently. Here’s a welcome video from me explaining a…
Raising quail with our kids has been one of the most rewarding adventures we’ve embarked on as a family! It’s brought my kids and teens to a whole new level of responsibility and enriched their understanding of the world in a way they hadn’t experienced before. I’m going to share a bit about how we…
We’ve taken lots of cross-country road trips as a family, giving us a lot of miles under our belts as far as experience goes. Tim and I have always enjoyed road trips – big and small – together. Wherever we lived in Southern California, we would often spontaneously pick a direction, start driving, and explore…
Whether you’re trying to beat the heat of summer or dealing with stir-crazy kids stuck inside during winter, having inside-friendly activities on hand is a way to make your life easier (and less screen-time dependent!). Here’s a round up of some of our favorite inside activities: Papercrafts Nothing beats boredom like some crafting! And the…
A simple, low-prep craft – this printable laptop is perfect for pretend play! Your kids will love putting together this laptop papercraft and playing with it after. Pretend play crafts are some of my favorites! It’s such a great way to get kids both creating with their hands and then engaging with what they’ve made….
Many of my robot printables have been little guys, but I decided to turn a couple into BIG bots. This is a low-prep activity for lots of big fun. I love how they turned out! And my boys had so much fun playing with these guys when I first made them a few years ago….
It can sometimes be tough to find activities teen & pre-teen kids are interested in that don’t involve screens (especially boys). Whittling is such a great activity that involves working with your hands. Not only are there lots of fun things you can whittle out of wood, but there’s a whole array of practical things…
Spending time outside in nature is so important for kids! (And for us, too.) And you don’t have to have big, fancy plans to make this happen. You can have micro-adventures with your kids right where you’re at. Here’s a list of fun (and very doable) outdoor ideas for kids! This post contains affiliate links….