Tag Archives: arts and crafts

I think there’s still glitter on my floor. From five years ago. Arts and crafts have a way of sticking around, and while I want to encourage creativity in my kids, I hate cleaning up the aftermath. Yes, we can make them clean up. I know. But seriously, do they …

Love is in the air! It’s that time of year when our kids celebrate friendship and love by indulging in treats and handing out cards to their friends during Valentine’s Day class parties. It’s so exciting for them to receive these goodies from their classmates to show how much they …

Making a snowman is a highlight of the winter season, however, in lieu of snow, rice will do. Here’s how you and your child can make a friendly seasonal decoration or holiday gift for grandparents in seven simple steps. What you’ll need: White tube socks Buttons Sewing needle White thread …

This Christmas Wreath craft helps usher in the holiday season as a time of laughter, fun, toys, pine smells, cookies and Santa! It is a simple construction with few materials and a lovely result.   Materials Paper Plate (s) Strips of colored paper (red, green, yellow) Scissors Glue (stick or …

Click the images below to download this Top 10 calendar as a PDF. This roundup of family events appears in the September 2022 issue of Baltimore’s Child.

If you’re looking for a way to get you and your family into the Independence Day spirit, we’ve got you covered. This glitter fireworks craft is a budget-friendly, fun way to create an awesome decoration. Happy Fourth of July!   Materials Black construction paper Glow-in-the-dark liquid craft glue (if you …

  Families all around the world celebrate Father’s Day and plan special activities to celebrate the special men in their lives. It’s also a holiday that celebrates and honors fathers and their influence in our lives. You don’t solely have to honor your biological father on this holiday though. Celebrate …

  Mother’s Day celebrates motherhood and the contribution of mothers to society. Did you know that the holiday is celebrated worldwide as an international day to honor moms? In addition, Mother’s Day is observed on the second Sunday in May in the United States every year. It is often marked …

They symbolize creation and life itself. Each spring, eggs are dyed a multitude of colors, their dazzling shades capturing the eye of those who display them, hunt for them or offer them as gifts during the Easter holiday. The tradition of dyeing eggs takes us to medieval kitchens. People created …

  Spring is here, which means longer days, flowers blooming and holidays such as Passover and Easter. My family normally hosts a small gathering for Easter with my in-laws. Even though it’s an intimate affair, I like to make it feel warm, thoughtful and elegant. If you’re looking for a …