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.
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
Make this cute DIY polymer clay Yoda with the kids to celebrate May the Fourth Be With You Day! Happy May the Fourth Be With You Day! Star Wars day is always fun for nerds like me, and over the years we've had all sorts of Star Wars themed family fun. Today we're celebrating with a tutorial for a simple DIY polymer clay Yoda tutorial. Yoda featured prominently in bedtime … [Read more...] about DIY Polymer Clay Yoda Tutorial
From crafts to science experiments to picture books, our favorite space theme activities for kids. Today my blog friend Emma Vanstone of Science Sparks released This Is Rocket Science, an awesome new book all about rocket science themed activities for kids. She kindly sent me a review copy, and it is amazing! I decided to share it with you today along with some of our … [Read more...] about Favorite Space Theme Books and Activities for Kids
Inspire kids to get creative with this fun animal fashion show, plus more zoo themed learning fun for kids. I love trying out new and exciting crafting materials, but when it comes to raising creative kids, there’s something to be said for limiting craft materials, at least some of the time! We packed up at least half of our belongings when we put our house on the market, … [Read more...] about Animal Fashion Show and More Zoo Themed Learning Fun
