Canada Day Activities for Kids ~ #ArtsyPlay {LINKY}

This week, we are sharing ideas for getting your children excited about Canada Day. We are also hoping that some of you may link up your educational ideas about teaching your children about our beautiful Country! If you plan on celebrating Canada Day with fireworks and sparklers, please teach your children about safety and here is a brilliant idea for keeping your children’s hands safe when using sparklers. Congratulations to our Top 3 posts from last week! If you missed them, check out these wonderful ideas. Last week’s Top 3 Clicked on Links were: July 4th Sensory Bin from The … Continue reading

ABC Activities for Preschoolers ~ #ArtsyPlay

As a former Kindergarten teacher, I’ve always adored fun and crafty ABC activities as a first introduction to the alphabet and letter sounds. There are so many creative ways to engage children in ABC learning at a very young age, starting as early as 1 – 1.5 years of age! Perhaps during the VERY early years, the children see it more as fun art, but as they grow, the creative, fun and tactile experiences will provide them with a fun and engaging learning platform to be introduced to early literacy skills. Congratulations to our Top 3 posts from last week! … Continue reading

8 GREAT Father’s Day Ideas ~ #ArtsyPlay

Fathers Day Ideas

I find it challenging to buy men gifts, but for Father’s Day, children have the ability to give Dad the best gift of all: a homemade present! You’ve come to the right place if you are looking for Father’s Day Ideas! DADDY & ME-FATHER’S DAY FOOTPRINTS-FROM CAPRI + 3 FATHER’S DAY POEM PRINTABLE FROM CRYSTAL’S TINY TREASURES FATHER’S DAY PHOTOGRAPHY IDEAS FROM MEANINGFUL MAMA FATHER’S DAY HANDPRINT CRAFT & FREE PRINTABLE FROM FUN HANDPRINT ART FATHER’S DAY WOOD PRINT ART FROM MINI MONETS AND MOMMIES FATHER’S DAY CARD WITH HOMEMADE STAMPERS-FROM IN THE PLAYROOM OVER 300 DIY FATHER’S DAY GIFT … Continue reading

A List of Outdoor Activities for Kids ~ #ArtsyPlay {LINKY}

Outdoor Activities

With the weather getting warmer, we are finding ourselves enjoying the outdoors more and more! We have compiled a list of some fun outdoor activities for kids in order to have some extra fun during these warm weather months. 1. Capri + 3 – 5 Simple Bubble Solution Recipes 2. Life with Moore Babies – Musical Sidewalk 3. JDaniel4’s Mom – Patriotic Wind Sock 4. Life with Moore Babies – Colorful Ants 5. Artsy Momma – Water Balloon Games 6. Multi-Testing Mommy – Bubble Fun 7. Crafty Journal – DIY Foam Flyers 8. Raising Wild Ones – Rainbow Pinwheel 9. … Continue reading

Rainbow Craft Ideas for Kids ~ #ArtsyPlay {LINKY}

I LOVE Rainbows, don’t you? They are so bright and cheerful and makes me think of hope and happiness! We have collected a bunch of fun Rainbow Craft Ideas for Kids this week. I would love to know which one is your favourite! 1. Rainbow Best Friends Jewelry from Jewelry Making Journal 2. Paper Plate Rainbow from Crystal’s Tiny Treasures 3. Rainbow Fingerprint Birds from Frogs, Snails and Puppy Dog Tails 4. Fizzing Rainbow Pots from Little Bins for Little Hands 5. Rainbow Scissor Skills and Matching Activity from Little Bins for Little Hands 6. Edible Rainbow Sensory Bin from Life … Continue reading

10 Fun Kid Snacks ~ #ArtsyPlay {LINKY}

Fun Snacks for Kids

It’s all about having FUN with FOOD this week! We are featuring 10 Fun Kid Snacks for you to prepare and enjoy with your children. Yogurt and Berries in a Conefrom Capri +3 Alphabet Numbers Pretzel Snackfrom ABC Creative Learning Eating Stemsfrom High Hill Education Pink Fluff Fruit Dessertfrom Crafty Journal Tofu for Toddlersfrom Capri +3 Caterpillar Snacksfrom Mudpies and Tiaras Cruffalo Crumble from Rubber Boots and Elf Shoes Strawberry Applesauce from Our Family World Healthy Whole Grain Crepes from Our Family World Let’s Go Fishing Snackfrom Rubber Boots and Elf Shoes Please link up your child friendly posts below! … Continue reading

Bug Crafts ~ #ArtsyPlay {LINKY}

Bugs Crafts

  We have fully entered Spring mode around here so we have decided to share some Bug Craft Ideas with you!   1. Big Hairy Tarantula – CRAFTY JOURNAL 2. Egg Carton Lady Bugs and Fireflies  – LIFE WITH MOORE BABIES 3. Bingo Dabber Butterflies – LIKE MAMA, LIKE DAUGHTER 4. Bits of Bug Bin – RUBBER BOOTS AND ELF SHOES 5. Colored Ants – LIFE WITH MOORE BABIES 6. The Very Hungry Caterpillar Paint Craft – ABC CREATIVE LEARNING 7. Painted Butterflies -LIKE MAMA, LIKE DAUGHTER 8. Paint Chip Butterfly Color Match – LIFE WITH MOORE BABIES 9. Lady Bug Math Game – WE MADE THAT Please link up your child … Continue reading

Mother’s Day Crafts and Activities Round Up ~ #ArtsyPlay {LINKY}

Mothers Day Crafts and Activities

This week, we have gathered a collection of ideas for homemade Mother’s Day crafts and Activities for children. Happy early Mother’s Day! I don’t know about you, but for Mother’s Day, I don’t need anything extravagent! A homemade card or craft, some hugs and everyone getting along would make my day! Hand Print Sparkle Heart – CAPRI +3 Kids’ Art Coasters Craft – COUNTRY FIT FAMILY Handprint Flower Pot -WE MADE THAT Painted Glass Vases – TEACHING EVERY DAY Homemade Keepsake Letter – SIMPLY FUN FAMILIES Oven Bake Clay Necklaces – P is for PRESCHOOLER Decorative Tin Can – UNTRAINED … Continue reading

Flower Crafts for Kids Round-Up ~ #ArtsyPlay {LINKY}

Flower Crafts for Kids

Artsy Play Wednesday will now be featuring many of YOUR crafts in themed round-up posts each week. To see what themes are in the weeks to come, please see the image at the bottom of this post! By linking up, your post may be featured and shared across all of our social media and blogs! The more crafts you link up the higher your chances of being chosen. This week, we have gathered a collection of ideas for Flower Crafts for Kids. 1.  Planting a Rainbow Sensory Board – HOUSE OF BURKE 2.  Lollipop Flower Bouquet – CRAFTY JOURNAL 3.  KandinskyFlowers – RUBBER … Continue reading

9 Fun Painting Ideas for Kids ~ #ArtsyPlay {LINKY}

Painting Ideas for Kids

  Last week, we mentioned that Artsy Play Wednesday will be featuring many of YOUR crafts in a monthly themed round-up. To see what themes are in the weeks to come, please see the image at the bottom of this post! By linking up, your post may be featured and shared across all of our social media and blogs! The more crafts you link up the higher your chances of being chosen.   This week, we have gathered a collection of ideas for FUN painting ideas for kids. These activities use different tools, texture and more to make these educational … Continue reading