Painting blog by Masha Eretnova
Masha Eretnova Handprint crafts are a fun way for kids to turn their own little hands into fall art. I gathered a list of simple ideas that are easy for kids to make and fun to use for fall craft time. Kids will enjoy using paint, paper, and glue while making something cute with their own handprints. … Read more
Thanksgiving crafts give kids a way to enjoy the holiday while making something cute with their hands, screen-free. I gathered easy ideas that let toddlers color, paint, glue, and play with simple materials while creating turkeys, pumpkins, and other festive projects. These crafts can keep little hands busy before Thanksgiving dinner or during a classroom … Read more
Looking for a summer activity that keeps kids busy without a screen in sight? This beach sensory bin for toddlers and preschoolers is an amazing sand and shells play to build some skills and have fun. You make the “sand” right in your blender using old-fashioned oats, fill a tray with shells, sea glass, and … Read more
Looking for a perfect art project for yourself for this weekend to DIY some fall-inspired home decorations for Halloween or Thanksgiving? This farmhouse-style pumpkin decor is a great craft to make with cheap Dollar Tree supplies that looks rustic with crackling paint, cozy, and matches any kitchen or dining room interiors. No handcrafting skills required … Read more
If you want a brilliant early development activity for your toddler or preschooler during the holiday madness, this 4th of July sensory bin with red, white, and blue stars is exactly what you need. Cheap for you (only 3 items needed) and fun for young kids to dig though and explore textures, colors, and materials, … Read more
Making DIY paint for kids’ play with pantry staples? Easy! This puffy foam paint is great for coloring sidewalks, drawing letters, numbers, names, or anything really on concrete and stone, and it washes off super easy! You can make it at home with young kids in about 5-10 minutes and have a whole day of … Read more
If you and your kids love all sorts of word games or you are looking to find some free Thanksgiving activities to keep kids screen-free but occupied while you are prepping the feast, downoald my Thanksgiving Word Search. It is a simple brain-stimulating game that suits a wide range of ages and includes holiday vocabulary. … Read more
The best Halloween craft ideas for kids are the ones that don’t require a trip to the craft store or at least no more than 5-10 dollars. This list is full of them. You’ll find projects that work for toddlers, preschoolers, and older kids, or even teens, most made from paper, felt, yarn, or whatever … Read more
Fall brings SO many ways for creative kids to enjoy the season with all its colors, leaves, and, of course, holidays. Toddlers can make cute projects at home or day care with just a little help. My list has more than twenty easy fall craft ideas for toddlers: using paint, handprints, leaves, paper, and a … Read more
Watermelon season in full swing, it is the perfect time to make some juicy bright red crafts and enjoy a popsicle with a book! This watermelon corner bookmark is simple to make for teens and adults, and can be a good practice of cuttin and gluing for younger kids. You only need a printable template … Read more