Hands-On, Open-Ended Creative Kids' Art Activities

Kids need art like plants need sun. In fact, art imitates childhood, when it grows organically and isn't manufactured. I had a sad childhood experience with formula art. A teacher publicly criticized my piece for not fitting the mold.
Admittedly, I didn't follow directions. She specifically said start drawing in the middle of the page. And I drew a boat along the bottom. I completely forgot, being caught up in the joy of creating. And it killed my confidence. Here's how not to let that happen with kids. Art Imitates Childhood: Hands-On, Creative Kids' Art Activities

Recycled Cardboard Play House Appliances and Furniture

Easy, DIY Recycled Cardboard Play House Furniture and Appliances: Stovetop, Oven and Kitchen Utensil Rack
When I was a little girl, my parents made an entire child-sized play house for me from cardboard boxes. Make easy, diy kitchen appliances from recycled cardboard boxes. Here's a simple craft project that makes a stove top, oven and kitchen utensil rack. Read More

How to Make a Play Fort for Kids Bunk bed or Loft Bed Under $15

How to Make a Play Fort from a Loft or Bunk Bed You can easily create a super cool No Sew play fort /bedroom canopy for your kids' bunk or loft bed. Make a no-sew cheap, cute play fort or canopy on your kids' bunk or loft bed with four inexpensive supplies: Read More

No-Sew Play Fort for Bunk or Loft Bed

How to Make a Play Fort from a Loft or Bunk Bed You can easily create a super cool No Sew play fort /bedroom canopy for your kids' bunk or loft bed. Make a no-sew cheap, cute play fort or canopy on your kids' bunk or loft bed with four inexpensive supplies Read on