Small in size but big in fun, pony rides are always a major hit! A ride on a pony is a memorable, active experience your kids will never forget. Even if your child is hesitant to go for a ride, just the sight of a pony trotting around leaves a lasting impression. Pony rides help … Read more
Print This Craft Bring on the Sun! Even if it’s raining outside, you will be able to create your own sunshine with the new printable Paper Fan Sun from FreeKidsCrafts.com. Trivia The sun is the real star of the show—literally! The closest star to Earth, it’s the source of all the heat and light that makes … Read more
Singing colors, flying colors, the colors of villages, gardens, and nature… all of the artists in these eight picture books were inspired by color. But the connection between their stories goes beyond the color palettes of their worlds. Each artist felt a calling that they couldn’t ignore, even when the people around them, whom they … Read more
Kids will love these five fun facts about stingrays, one of the coolest marine animals in the ocean! We have been lucky enough to see stingrays at a number of zoos and aquariums over the past few years. It seems that many of us are newly fascinated by these beautiful marine animals and willing to … Read more
Here’s a fun and easy step-by-step tutorial for kids on how to draw a cute cartoon coyote. Download our free printable step by step guide at the bottom of the post. Coyotes are clever wild animals that live in forests and deserts. Today, we’re going to draw a super cute cartoon coyote! Get your pencil, … Read more
This is the ninth tutorial in our series CONNECTING WITH THE ELEMENTS – How to Teach the Elements & Principles of Art. This week we’re featuring PROPORTION. This simple snowman drawing can be a great introduction to the concept of proportion for younger students, using nothing more than their own hand to measure and help … Read more
If you are looking for easy rock painting ideas for kids you will love these painted rock fairy houses. Follow our step by step instructions to learn how to make painted rock fairy houses using a few simple rock painting supplies. Kids will love this easy painted rock craft which will leave them with a … Read more
Alphabet magnets + a cookie sheet = your new favorite word work center. This magnetic letter word work activity is a total game changer for teaching phonics in a way that’s hands-on, brain-friendly, and just plain fun. And the best part? You can grab the Cookie Sheet Word Builder for free at the bottom of … Read more
