There are so many fun things to do to celebrate the 4th of July! Whether you're going to a carnival or parade, sometimes it's helpful to have a game ready to go in the car or in your bag. 4th of July Tic-Tac-Toe is a classic game that every generation loves to play. You can take it with you on a picnic and it will help pass the time while you wait for the parade or fireworks. There are 2 variations of this free download included below, available to print in black and white in full color. ...
Summer Tic-Tac-Toe – Free Printable Game for Kids
Sometimes during the summer you still need a fun indoor activity, or something to take along with you on those road trips. Our summer tic-tac-toe printable is a fun way to spend an afternoon inside, and it's easy to pack along in a backpack or purse. This classic game can help teach kiddos about strategy as well as matching and making lines. It's perfect to play during a snack at the pool or if you run into a rainy afternoon at home. There are 2 variations of this free download included ...
Easy Royal Icing
I'm so excited to share my simple royal icing recipe that uses meringue powder instead of raw egg whites. Once you learn this easy recipe, you will be able to use it for holiday and party cookies as well as many other homemade treats. You're going to have so much fun! This recipe creates soft, smooth icing that looks professional. If you are new to royal icing, give yourself a couple of sessions to get comfortable with the craft. It becomes easy and intuitive as you develop a feel for the ...
Easy Cut Out Sugar Cookies
These easy cut out sugar cookies are soft, thick and they hold their shape very well. I like my sugar cookies to have square edges so they look professional for decorating. Making decorated sugar cookies is one of my favorite holiday memories as a child and a core memory I want to give my children. Learning to make these bakery-style sugar cookies is a bit of commitment, but once you know the basics, you'll be able to make beautiful cookies for any holiday or party—year after year. ...
Turkey Template – FREE Printable
With the holidays in full swing, it can be a lot of fun to let some helping kiddo hands make their own turkey! This turkey template can be used to help kids practice their scissor skills by cutting out the template and putting it together. Or, you can use this free turkey template as a coloring activity that gets put together by adults for younger children. If this 3D turkey template is not what you are looking for, we also have two options for flat turkey templates that younger children ...
Love Bug Craft (Easy Valentine’s Day Activity!)
Valentine's Day is such a fun time of year for kids and there are so many crafts that you can do with your toddler, preschooler, or elementary-aged kids to take a little time to show them you care! This love bug craft is quick and easy to make and you can put those cardboard toilet paper rolls to a fun use too. Cardboard toilet paper crafts are fun since everyone has them around the house (it's nice to always have a few saved in your craft stash), and you can transform them into something ...
Thanksgiving Word Search – Free Printable
This Thanksgiving word search printable is fun for kids, and the perfect activity to celebrate the joy of Thanksgiving. All you need is some printer paper, pen, pencil, or highlighter to play this word search. This printable is great for classrooms, teachers, church groups, or even just a way to break up a rainy day (or to use on a road trip!) Word searches are a game that can also work on a lot of skills. They help kids recognize patterns and work on spelling and vocabulary. You can ...
New Year’s Word Search – Free Printable
This New Year's word search printable is fun for kids and the perfect activity to celebrate the countdown to a new year. All you need is some printer paper, pen, pencil, or highlighter to play this word search. This printable is great for classrooms, teachers, church groups, or even just a way to break up a rainy day (or to use on a road trip!) Word searches are games that can work on a lot of skills. They help kids recognize patterns, and they allow them practice spelling and ...
Fall Tic-Tac-Toe — Printable Game for Kids
Tic-Tac-Toe is a classic game that every generation loves to play. As temperatures cool down, or autumn rainfall drives more time indoors, it can be helpful to have some easy activities the family can play together. This fall Tic-Tac-Toe free printable game is not only fun, but can help to encourage thinking strategically as well as learning to win and lose a game with a positive attitude. Plus, a paper version of this classic game makes this activity mobile! It can go on a road trip or ...
Popsicle Stick Snowflake Ornament Craft (Winter Craft Idea!)
Winter is the season for hot chocolate, sledding, and snowmen (depending on the weather where you live of course!). It's also the perfect time for indoor crafts with kids as the temperatures dip down, and this popsicle stick snowflake craft is the perfect thing to keep you all entertained. Popsicle stick crafts are great because you can make a ton of different things with them (like these handprint butterflies or this popsicle stick menorah) and toddler, preschoolers, and elementary age kids ...