In 1912, Washington DC, received a spectacular gift of 3,000 cherry blossom trees from Tokyo, Japan. 100 years later, people from all over the world are still enjoying the benefits of this wonderful gift. Talk about the gift that keeps giving! We are going to make our own cherry blossom branch craft using pink, red, and white squares of tissue read more

These necklaces are great fun to make and it’s an easy craft for preschoolers and allows them to work on their motor skills. We made a cute little chick necklace in the spirit of Spring, but you could make them out of any type of shape. We’ll be making little white and black Scotties next month, so be on the read more

Do you have a budding meteorologist in the class? This craft project is a good way to teach children all about the weather outside. Combine with a walk outside to discover and talk about the weather of the day. Keep a chart all week, then make this fun weather mobile that they can hang in their rooms. Materials: • Kraftykid read more

No Seder is complete without a special plate highlighting all of the Passover symbols: Charoset, a delicious mixture of apples, walnuts, red wine, cinnamon and sugar, symbolizing the mortar used to build Pyramids in ancient Egypt Bitter herbs, usually horseradish, reminding us of the difficulties endured by our ancestors Greens (can be parsley, lettuce or celery), representing spring and a read more

This little yellow Easter chick handprint craft is just too cute!  And movable too! We love handprint crafts so much that we try to include one each month.  Parents and grandparents love to receive them as gifts and they make great keepsake gifts. The fact that this craft is movable, makes it great fun to play with too. Supplies: handprint-chick-craft read more

Masks and headbands are some of our favorite crafts, because the kids get to make them and later wear them.  This easy to make bunny rabbit ear headband is a perfect Easter craft to make, plus it’s a great excuse to have a party!  Try these bunny ears on for size. Materials: bunny-ear-headband Scissors Pencil Glue Tape or stapler Cardstock read more

My children love to make suncatcher crafts from tissue paper. I think it’s because they look so pretty when the sun hits them and makes their efforts pay off, in a big way. Here’s a really cute one using a snowflake template.

This craft is fun way to teach children about reusing objects to make new objects.  Turn an empty juice box into a cute snowman!

This craft is a great choice to make on a snowy, wintery day.  Then make the real deal so the kids can enjoy a cup of real hot chocolate to go along with their craft.

Here is a fun craft for the kids to make to celebrate Groundhog Day.  Simple and easy, just the way we like it!