We love making pinecone crafts! I live in Florida, so pine trees are in abundance! My boys love to gather things on their nature walks, which means we usually end up with a basket full of pinecones. I’ve had to get creative on how I use them. We have made all sorts of animals out…
This pinecone craft is always a favorite in my forest school class! I always pair this nature craft with the classic book Owl Babies. This snowy pinecone owl is perfect for any winter nature table. We also used our pinecone owl in this sensory play set up. Cotton is a texture that some people love,…
What is a Pincer Grasp? The pincer grasp is the grasp that uses the index finger and the thumb to pick up items. This is an important fine motor skill which is foundational in handwriting. Pincer Grasp Development You may notice your baby begin to use the pincer grasp around 8-9 months old. They will…
Apple Stamping Craft for Kids This apple stamping craft is a classic preschool craft for fall. I remember making this craft when I was in preschool, and that was decades ago! Autumn is the perfect time to go apple picking and make apple cider. This apple stamping craft aligned perfectly with our “Letter A Week.”…
Happy Valentine’s Day! I made these DIY Valentine’s gifts for my 3 year old sons. The knitted hearts were a lot of fun to make, and they fit perfectly in the palm of your hand. This was a fun craft for me to make throughout the week. The knitting patterns are very simple. As you…
My twins were gifted with a Wild Kids Dream Couch for Christmas, so I went to work and made them this letter felt set of their favorite book, Chicka Chicka Boom Boom! The felt letters stick fairly well to the couch. We do not own a Nugget, but I have heard that the double brushed…