Crowns and Tiaras are a must for any dramatic play prop kit. Make a paper crown craft with your kids to play dress up! This Paper Crown Craft is part of a new 10 Minute Craft series I'm doing for the Summer! These posts will be shorter than normal, but will come out twice a [...]
Kid’s Binoculars Craft |10 Minute Craft Series
Ready to make some kid's binoculars? These are made from just two cardboard tubes (from the inside of toilet paper or paper towels) and some yarn. This binoculars craft is part of a new 10 Minute Craft series I'm doing for the Summer! These posts will be shorter than normal, but will come out twice [...]
Baking With Kids | 6 Tips for Baking with Toddlers
Have you ever tried baking with your kids? Did you imagine sparkling eyes full of wonder as you helped them mix the batter? Did you close your eyes and smile as you dreamed of letting your toddler lick the spatula for the first time a laughing when they got frosting on their nose? Was your first attempt at baking with your kids nothing like this? Me too. Let's be honest. Baking is messy enough already. Do we really need to throw in clumsy toddlers and impulsive preschoolers? Well. Yes. Yes we do.
Play Dough Activities for Preschoolers
Playing with play dough can strengthen muscles in toddler and preschooler's hands, preparing them for writing skills. Activities including play dough often involve small items and careful placement. This works children's fine motor skills. Pinching play dough into balls works the tripod pincher grip needed for beginner writers.
Summer bucket list for toddlers and preschoolers
When the days turn hot and long and the nights are shorter, what Summer activities can you do with your toddler or preschooler? With older, school-aged kids sometimes we are just happy to have them home more, or take the opportunity to go on a vacation. What items should be on your summer bucket list with your toddlers and preschoolers?
DIY Stuffed Animal Storage Zoo For Kids Rooms
Stuffed animal storage has been an issue in Roo's room for years. After trying to keep them all in one plastic bucket, then two...Then I tried hammocks, but we all had trouble keeping the animals in the hammock after taking one or two down. I came across a stuffed animal storage zoo and loved the idea that Roo could see and grab any stuffie she wanted fairly easy. But to buy one was expensive and not quite the dimensions I wanted. So I made my own! Here's my tutorial for a DIY stuffed animal storage zoo.
Garden Activities for Toddlers and Preschoolers
Toddlers and preschoolers are not known for their patience, however. So I have some other garden activities perfect for toddlers and preschoolers!
The Story Behind WhimsyRoo | One Year Anniversary
Hopefully, you've visited my "about me" section or at least skimmed through the home page introduction and know a little about WhimsyRoo and why it exists. If not, here's the long and short: WhimsyRoo is a creative arts blog. I write about creative projects both for myself and with my little girl, who inspires me [...]
17 Painting Ideas for Kids
Painting should be a part of every child's life. I can remember finger painting then using Crayola Watercolors then getting my first set of adult acrylic paints. Roo asks to paint often, and I try my best to say yes almost as often. Sometimes she needs a little more guidance than to just be given a piece of paper and a paintbrush. Sometimes the process needs to be a little more interesting than simple brushstrokes to keep her engaged.Here are 17 painting ideas for your kids' next paint session.
DIY Princess Hair-bow Holder
Before having a baby girl, I never knew how many hair-bows one child could own! I've been searching for a cute, but functional way to display her hair-bows. Here's the Princess Hair-bow Holder I created for Roo from a ball of yellow yarn and a cereal box. DIY Hair-Bow Holder Supplies Yarn *affiliate link* Empty [...]
