by Jaimi Erickson | Dec 10, 2025 | activities
My youngest kid asked me last week if I could teach him to draw a real pumpkin. Thanks to the cool doodle ideas I explored at A Beautiful Madness, I tried a pumpkin doodle recently and was happy to teach it to my kid. So, we sat down at the kitchen table and grabbed...
by Jaimi Erickson | Oct 13, 2025 | activities
Time for some Halloween activities and crafts fun! I know many families do not participate in Halloween, but I keep it “cute” for the kids with these learning activities that cover children from toddlers to preschool and early elementary. Five are...
by Jaimi Erickson | Oct 13, 2025 | activities
This little Halloween toss game is a perfect Halloween party game, or a fun indoor gross motor activity. Do this outside or inside depending on weather. We used used dryer sheets or you can use paper towels. Kids can get creative and a little aiming practice. DIY...
by Jaimi Erickson | Sep 30, 2025 | activities
Do you have left over pieces of that rug grip to keep area rugs from slipping? I have a use for it: Make pretend spider webs to create a number and counting game. with plastic Dollar Store spiders game is a hands-on math activity for preschoolers perfect for Halloween...
by Jaimi Erickson | Sep 30, 2025 | activities
The carvable craft pumpkins make great Halloween activities for little kids. At first my plan was to spray paint one craft pumpkin with chalkboard paint, so we could draw on it with chalk. But, when we got them home we discovered that chalk works right on the pumpkin....
