Learning and science

  • firefly craft

    Make a paper roll firefly craft that lights up in the dark, just like a real one! There is a shape template available for download. You might also like these Summer crafts and activities for kids Last week I shared a light-up firefly art project, picturing fireflies dotting the twilight sky like stars. You know…

  • Multiplication mandalas

    These printable multiplication mandalas are a relaxing and enjoyable way for kids to practice and reinforce their times tables.  Get the templates here Do you remember having to learn your times tables as a kid? I can remember reciting them daily, and I can even remember some of them still. However, creating these printable colouring…

  • DIY shoe lacing cards

    Make a simple DIY shoe lacing card using a scrap piece of recycled cardboard. This is a fun way for kids to learn to tie their own shoelaces! This craft was first published in 2016 and has been updated and reshared for today’s audience. We forget, as adults, how hard it is to learn to…

  • Earth Day crafts and activities

    Help kids celebrate our amazing planet with more than 30 fun Earth Day crafts and activities! This collection of ideas from bloggers around the world includes everything from process art to recycling crafts, sewing projects, printables and more. You might also like these egg carton recycling ideas With all of the excitement around Easter-themed crafting,…

  • Tulip spinner craft

    This printable tulip spinner craft is a pretty cool DIY toy, but that’s not all. It’s also a hands-on way for kids to learn about primary colours and colour-mixing. Make it for a Spring craft project with a STEM element thrown in. Get the spinner craft template here Spinning tops are such old-school fun, right?…

  • 27 ways to create nature art

    Today I’m sharing a collection of 27 inspiring nature art ideas for kids of all ages from preschooler and up. Nature makes a fantastic art medium because it’s versatile, beautiful, colourful, textural and environmentally friendly. Plus, it’s free! Can’t beat that. You might also like these frog crafts and activities I love getting my kids…

  • Australian paper plate animals

    Make one of 13 Australian paper plate animals with our latest printable collection! This set of templates is a fun way to support kids learning about Australian animals and includes a selection of Aussie birds, mammals and one reptile (the croc of course!) that can all be created from paper plates. Get the Australian paper…

  • 3D Arctic fox craft

    Make a 3D Arctic fox craft with a pop-out paper snout using this printable template. The fox is surrounded by falling snow kids can create by stamping with a cotton bud or Q-tip. This Arctic fox craft is part of our Winter crafts collection, and is fun for kids of all ages with basic cutting,…