Joyful Parenting
Welcome to my blog! I'm MaryAnne, and I write about building a rewarding family life through mindful parenting, hands-on learning, and creative family activities. Learn more.
How do you catch the tooth fairy? Help the kids make a tooth fairy catching kit, plus more creative tooth fairy ideas. We especially love these tooth fairy crafts for preschoolers! How do you memorialize losing that first tooth? I love seeing each child's unique approach on how to catch the tooth fairy. My six-year-old was telling me that the tooth fairy forgot to leave … [Read more...] about How Do You Catch the Tooth Fairy?
Looking for grocery store activities for preschool? This creative application of grocery store ads is perfect for a grocery store theme for preschool. This activity also pairs beautifully with the Kidcraft grocery marketplace, if you are lucky enough to have one in your preschool or home. Preschool Grocery Store Activities: A Creative Application for Grocery Store Ads Kids … [Read more...] about Preschool Grocery Store Activities
My 10yo made this 3D printed dragon using a free template from 3Doodler. Post also includes goals for August 2018. A 3D Pen Drawn Dragon We had an amazing July, spent mostly in the United Kingdom. Reviewing the 3Doodler Create+ 3D printing pen was a non-traveling highlight for the kids, and I've been amazed at the stuff the kids create. My ten-year-old son used a template … [Read more...] about A 3D Pen Drawn Dragon and Goals for August 2018
Child-designed projecst are my favorite hand sewing projects for beginners. Learn how to help kids design patterns with this simple beginning sewing project. Hand Sewing Projects for Beginners That Kids Design Two years ago, I wrote about how to teach kids to design and sew toys based on drawings. Today I'm joining Sew a Softie again to show you how this process can be … [Read more...] about Hand Sewing Projects for Beginners That Kids Design
This simple kinetic sand seashell sensory bin makes a wonderful sensory play experience. It's also great for exploring different shapes and textures. Summer is nearly here, and it's the perfect time of year for a sea shell themed sensory bin! We created this simple sensory bin using kinetic sand. It pairs perfectly with this week's Virtual Book Club for Kids pick, The … [Read more...] about Make a Simple Sea Shell Sensory Bin
