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Playing outside with chalk is a great way to alleviate the indoor boredom right now. We’ve seen awesome ideas, from chalk your walk happy messages to obstacle courses for people walking by. But board games? Some chalk artists are taking things to the next level and creating entire board games in their driveways with chalk....
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Dolly Parton is now helping bring relief to parents in the evening by reading bed time stories to their kids. Parents everywhere are looking for resources to help keep their kids both entertained and educated. By the end of the day, most parents are worn out and exhausted from their new found normal. Putting their...
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Harry Potter fans have a new reason to celebrate! The British Library has placed their “Harry Potter: A History Of Magic” exhibit online in a partnership with Google Arts & Culture. With many Harry Potter events affected by the current closures, The British Library is giving Potter fans a chance to experience the magic...
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Easter egg dyeing is one of my favorite artsy activities to do with my kids this time of year. But when you don’t have any hard-boiled eggs, what are you to do? You can think outside the traditional egg this Easter with these crafty activities that both you and your kids will love. Birdseed Easter...
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‘Captain Underpants’ and ‘Dog Man’ fans get excited. The author/illustrator behind the bestselling series, Dav Pilkey, is offering virtual readings and drawing lessons. Bonus: they’re all free too. When and Where to Find the ‘Captain Underpants’-Inspired Lessons Pilkey plans to release an original video lesson every Friday, starting April 3, at 8 am Eastern. The...
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After our round of Pranks for Kids and our list of Best April Fools Day Pranks, we got lots of suggestions of fun pranks to pull on kids from you, our readers! Check out 13 of the Best April Fool’s Day Pranks for Kids! Funny April Fool’s Day Pranks for Kids This post contains...
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I don’t usually get into April Fool’s Day pranks and jokes but last year I really got the kids with this little prank! April Fool’s Day Breakfast Prank This post contains affiliate links. The best thing about this April Fool’s Day prank, is that you most likely already have everything you need! Shopping List: ...
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Click here to read Super Simple Watercolor Easter Eggs Toddler Art on Hands On As We Grow®
Have messy fun with your toddler when you try this crayon and tape resist watercolor Easter egg art!
It’s spring, which means it’s time for all the cute Easter crafts! To get in the spirit, we made Easter eggs with both crayon and tape resist watercolor art techniques.
Henry got so into this art project. I was really impressed with him. There are quite a few art processes that he really focused on.
I really loved that this Easter art idea came together so quickly and worked for all my boys!
To make your own crayon and tape resist watercolor Easter eggs, you’ll need:
I started by drawing a couple of egg shapes on a piece of scrapbook paper to show Henry the shape of an egg.
He told me, “Oh! its just a circle!”
So I asked him to look closer. Then he noticed that it’s more oval than a circle.
He went right ahead and drew a couple more on his paper then. All on his own!
Then we added scotch tape to the eggs. Across them, or diagonal, any way that Henry felt like doing it.
We kept comparing our designs. I was doing my own eggs on a different sheet of paper alongside him.
Once we were happy with our tape placement, we decorated the eggs with crayons and markers.
I’m not sure why I set out the markers for this, but I did. After you draw the circles, you really don’t need them again.
Henry was so into this. He didn’t pay much attention to colors.
He just really wanted to cover the eggs completely. And he did decorate around the eggs with lots of dots too!
Next, I peeled off the scotch tape. It ripped some, but we kept on rolling with the punches.
Have a non-ripping tape recommendation for us? Send us an email!
Henry noticed the blank spot on the eggs where the tape was.
Uh oh! That HAD to be filled in with color, right away!
Henry colored over all his tape markings.
We talked about why there were blank spots where the tape was.
“What had stopped the crayon from marking on the egg?”
And then we colored over everything with watercolors.
As we painted I tried to get him to predict what might happen next.
“What do you think will happen with the crayon marks when we watercolor over top of them?”
Again, Henry didn’t pay much attention to colors.
I started to describe Easter then as bright, cheerful colors.
Henry told me black wasn’t a bright color and decided not to use it anymore.
I cut mine out and expected Henry to want to do the same, but he didn’t. He wanted to leave his as is.
So they’re all still intact. I wouldn’t dare cut them out without his permission!
Keep on decorating for spring with easy whipped cream Easter eggs!
I guess I won’t be hanging his eggs up then, huh?
Click here to read Super Simple Watercolor Easter Eggs Toddler Art on Hands On As We Grow®
Have messy fun with your toddler when you try this crayon and tape resist watercolor Easter egg art!
It’s spring, which means it’s time for all the cute Easter crafts! To get in the spirit, we made Easter eggs with both crayon and tape resist watercolor art techniques.
Henry got so into this art project. I was really impressed with him. There are quite a few art processes that he really focused on.
I really loved that this Easter art idea came together so quickly and worked for all my boys!
To make your own crayon and tape resist watercolor Easter eggs, you’ll need:
I started by drawing a couple of egg shapes on a piece of scrapbook paper to show Henry the shape of an egg.
He told me, “Oh! its just a circle!”
So I asked him to look closer. Then he noticed that it’s more oval than a circle.
He went right ahead and drew a couple more on his paper then. All on his own!
Then we added scotch tape to the eggs. Across them, or diagonal, any way that Henry felt like doing it.
We kept comparing our designs. I was doing my own eggs on a different sheet of paper alongside him.
Once we were happy with our tape placement, we decorated the eggs with crayons and markers.
I’m not sure why I set out the markers for this, but I did. After you draw the circles, you really don’t need them again.
Henry was so into this. He didn’t pay much attention to colors.
He just really wanted to cover the eggs completely. And he did decorate around the eggs with lots of dots too!
Next, I peeled off the scotch tape. It ripped some, but we kept on rolling with the punches.
Have a non-ripping tape recommendation for us? Send us an email!
Henry noticed the blank spot on the eggs where the tape was.
Uh oh! That HAD to be filled in with color, right away!
Henry colored over all his tape markings.
We talked about why there were blank spots where the tape was.
“What had stopped the crayon from marking on the egg?”
And then we colored over everything with watercolors.
As we painted I tried to get him to predict what might happen next.
“What do you think will happen with the crayon marks when we watercolor over top of them?”
Again, Henry didn’t pay much attention to colors.
I started to describe Easter then as bright, cheerful colors.
Henry told me black wasn’t a bright color and decided not to use it anymore.
I cut mine out and expected Henry to want to do the same, but he didn’t. He wanted to leave his as is.
So they’re all still intact. I wouldn’t dare cut them out without his permission!
Keep on decorating for spring with easy whipped cream Easter eggs!
I guess I won’t be hanging his eggs up then, huh?
Want to build a snowman? Frozen coloring pages are the next best thing. And the best part is that you don’t have to get wet or cold! Hurray! Now that we are stuck and home and Frozen 2 on Disney+, it’s the perfect time to revisit our favorite characters on the screen and in our...
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We love how so many authors are helping kids cope with social distancing by offering glimpses into their worlds via online story time. There’s so many to choose from, especially if you have little ones at home. This week, middle grade author, Kwame Alexander, is offering one too, reading out loud on Instagram Live from...
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Creativity doesn’t require a ton of art supplies. In fact, some days, all your need is the sun, a shadow, and a way of capturing that shadow. Shadow art is a fun STEAM activity that is sure to inspire your little ones. The best time of day to do it? Whenever the sun is out...
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Spring Cleaning. In our house, spring is one of my favorite times of the year. My kids adore spring because it means more time to play outside, run around, and get dirty. My kids love it because it means baseball & lacrosse season are in full swing! I love it for all of those...
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As Easter Sunday approaches, we are dreaming of our favorite Easter foods, like these 5 Traditional Easter Dinner Recipes! 5 Traditional Easter Dinner Recipes This post contains affiliate links. An Easter Dinner Classic… Deviled Eggs! Shopping List: 6 Eggs, hard boiled 2 Tablespoons Mayonnaise 1/2 tablespoon Yellow Mustard 1 teaspoon Sugar Salt & Pepper Paprika Parsley...
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As we all struggle with trying to find the next thing to entertain our kids, more and more resources begin to pop up. Books are always a great thing to keep around but you know what’s even better? Ebooks! No storage required and you can have access to hundreds of books online! Well, guess what?...
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Click here to read How to Entertain Kids on a Plane (Without Screens) on Hands On As We Grow®
Learn hands-on ways to take the stress out of flying with young children with no-screen ways to entertain kids from Shawna!
Traveling with young children can be overwhelming, but these hands-on tips will help you get through those hours on a plane. Bonus: all are 100% no-screen ways to entertain kids on a plane!
Try these simple sanity-savers for car trips, too.
I remember the first time we traveled with kids, our oldest was only one. Anxiety set in immediately after we had booked our trip.
“What am I possibly going to do with a one-year-old on an airplane for six hours?”
Well, beyond being extremely anxious, we did make it through those hours on the plane. And, we’re still taking family vacations regularly!
Our children are now three and six. We take family vacations once, if not twice a year.
I really try to make it a point to avoid screens, even when we’re on a plane.
Through the years, we have accumulated a tons of ideas for no-screen ways to entertain kids on a plane.
I’m giving you the skinny on exactly how we get everyone through those hours on an airplane with as few bumps and bruises as possible.
First, I bought each of the girls their own small backpack to carry.
So simple! We filled their backpacks with:
Wow, were the girls ever proud to be carrying their own bag onto the airplane. They were so cute. The flight attendants even commented on how big their smiles were.
Getting to carry their own bags gave them ownership of the trip, it really made them feel important.
However, don’t overstuff the kids’ carry-on bags. Chances are high that you might end up carrying those backpacks at some point on the journey.
Hungry kids are cranky kids, so bring a snack kit.
We use a large freezer bag filled with an abundance of snacks.
Yes, we all have our routines we follow but while on an airplane those usually get thrown out the window.
My girls thought it was so awesome that they had their own snack kit that they could choose from at any time.
There will also be snacks and drinks on the plane, but those might not please pickier eaters. So having a stash of sure-to-please snacks will 100% save you.
Pack enough to have 1-2 small snacks per hour of the flight. Just be sure to comply to the airlines rules for getting through security.
A travel activity kit is also a great idea to make and bring for each child.
We just used a pencil case to entertain for each of the kids on the plane.
In our travel kit, we packed the following to entertain the kids on the plane:
The girls each chose their own color pencil case and I filled them with activities that would keep them entertained on the airplane.
Yes, I’m telling you to bring presents.
And yes, you’ll want to wrap them.
All kids love to unwrap presents. Plus, unwrapping carefully takes some time, and secretly works on their fine motor skills.
Wrap up a few little toys from your local dollar store. Pick small things, like mini-puzzles and small, non-bouncy toys.
The kids will have a blast unwrapping and playing with a new toy on the airplane.
You could tie the presents to certain time markers, like a new present every hour. Or use them as rewards for good behavior.
Stickers are light and don’t take up much room in a bag. They are always a necessity when we travel.
Stickers are kind of a must-have for every parent, but it’s also one of my favorite ways to entertains kids on a plane without breaking out the screens.
Play this fun follow the line sticker activity – it’s tray table friendly!
We love just plain sheets of stickers but also adore sticker activity packs. One fall trip found my kids making sticker jack o’ lantern faces!
UNO cards are also high on our packing list for the kids (an affiliate link to make it easy to grab your own deck quick).
Plus, it’s something for the adults to do if the kids ever fall asleep. (Hey, I can dream!)
Not only do my kids love playing traditional UNO, there are so many other activities you can do with uno cards that help develop number sense.
Here is a list of ways to play with a deck of UNO Cards:
Gummy snacks are a great item to bring on an airplane.
They can be sorted by color or shape. Gummies can build towers, too.
Of course, they also double as a yummy snack.
Bonus, packing a double duty ‘snacktivity’ item, like gummies, also saves space in the backpack.
My girls both loved this activity!
Tape is great. And it is so flexible, transforming into tons of fun, easy activities!
Bringing a roll of tape on a plane is one of my favorite tips for flying with young children!
My girls played doctor with their stuffed animals, rescued small animal figures (one of their wrapped presents) from tape, and peeled up lines of tape.
We used painters tape because it’s easy to peel off of things and doesn’t leave a sticky residue.
Now that I have a few flights under my belt, I’m ready to level up. This activity isn’t for novices flying with young children!
Beads and string were two more items I included in the girls’ activity kits. They promote fine motor skills and pattern building.
Precutting the string ahead of time was also a good idea so the kids could make multiple things with the beads.
You could also use pipe cleaners or yarn for sturdier stringing options.
Fair warning: the beads will roll around. Bring something to contain them or be okay with the mess.
My girls also love sticky notes on airplanes.
Bringing a pack or two of sticky notes is one of my best tips for flying with young children.
It’s definitely a sanity saver when flying with young children.
They colored on them, we played a homemade matching game and we also played hide and seek with them.
They loved sticking them all of the seats and walls, as well!
Lastly, one more item that entertains the kids in multiple ways while on plane is a small magnetic whiteboard.
When flying with young children, you can:
The possibilities are endless when it comes to a whiteboard. The girls loved the multiple ways it could be used.
Traveling with kids is a fun way to support learning and explore, making memories with the people you love.
It is an epic adventure filled with fun, laughter, new experiences and memories that will last forever.
Click here to read How to Entertain Kids on a Plane (Without Screens) on Hands On As We Grow®
Learn hands-on ways to take the stress out of flying with young children with no-screen ways to entertain kids from Shawna!
Traveling with young children can be overwhelming, but these hands-on tips will help you get through those hours on a plane. Bonus: all are 100% no-screen ways to entertain kids on a plane!
Try these simple sanity-savers for car trips, too.
I remember the first time we traveled with kids, our oldest was only one. Anxiety set in immediately after we had booked our trip.
“What am I possibly going to do with a one-year-old on an airplane for six hours?”
Well, beyond being extremely anxious, we did make it through those hours on the plane. And, we’re still taking family vacations regularly!
Our children are now three and six. We take family vacations once, if not twice a year.
I really try to make it a point to avoid screens, even when we’re on a plane.
Through the years, we have accumulated a tons of ideas for no-screen ways to entertain kids on a plane.
I’m giving you the skinny on exactly how we get everyone through those hours on an airplane with as few bumps and bruises as possible.
First, I bought each of the girls their own small backpack to carry.
So simple! We filled their backpacks with:
Wow, were the girls ever proud to be carrying their own bag onto the airplane. They were so cute. The flight attendants even commented on how big their smiles were.
Getting to carry their own bags gave them ownership of the trip, it really made them feel important.
However, don’t overstuff the kids’ carry-on bags. Chances are high that you might end up carrying those backpacks at some point on the journey.
Hungry kids are cranky kids, so bring a snack kit.
We use a large freezer bag filled with an abundance of snacks.
Yes, we all have our routines we follow but while on an airplane those usually get thrown out the window.
My girls thought it was so awesome that they had their own snack kit that they could choose from at any time.
There will also be snacks and drinks on the plane, but those might not please pickier eaters. So having a stash of sure-to-please snacks will 100% save you.
Pack enough to have 1-2 small snacks per hour of the flight. Just be sure to comply to the airlines rules for getting through security.
A travel activity kit is also a great idea to make and bring for each child.
We just used a pencil case to entertain for each of the kids on the plane.
In our travel kit, we packed the following to entertain the kids on the plane:
The girls each chose their own color pencil case and I filled them with activities that would keep them entertained on the airplane.
Yes, I’m telling you to bring presents.
And yes, you’ll want to wrap them.
All kids love to unwrap presents. Plus, unwrapping carefully takes some time, and secretly works on their fine motor skills.
Wrap up a few little toys from your local dollar store. Pick small things, like mini-puzzles and small, non-bouncy toys.
The kids will have a blast unwrapping and playing with a new toy on the airplane.
You could tie the presents to certain time markers, like a new present every hour. Or use them as rewards for good behavior.
Stickers are light and don’t take up much room in a bag. They are always a necessity when we travel.
Stickers are kind of a must-have for every parent, but it’s also one of my favorite ways to entertains kids on a plane without breaking out the screens.
Play this fun follow the line sticker activity – it’s tray table friendly!
We love just plain sheets of stickers but also adore sticker activity packs. One fall trip found my kids making sticker jack o’ lantern faces!
UNO cards are also high on our packing list for the kids (an affiliate link to make it easy to grab your own deck quick).
Plus, it’s something for the adults to do if the kids ever fall asleep. (Hey, I can dream!)
Not only do my kids love playing traditional UNO, there are so many other activities you can do with uno cards that help develop number sense.
Here is a list of ways to play with a deck of UNO Cards:
Gummy snacks are a great item to bring on an airplane.
They can be sorted by color or shape. Gummies can build towers, too.
Of course, they also double as a yummy snack.
Bonus, packing a double duty ‘snacktivity’ item, like gummies, also saves space in the backpack.
My girls both loved this activity!
Tape is great. And it is so flexible, transforming into tons of fun, easy activities!
Bringing a roll of tape on a plane is one of my favorite tips for flying with young children!
My girls played doctor with their stuffed animals, rescued small animal figures (one of their wrapped presents) from tape, and peeled up lines of tape.
We used painters tape because it’s easy to peel off of things and doesn’t leave a sticky residue.
Now that I have a few flights under my belt, I’m ready to level up. This activity isn’t for novices flying with young children!
Beads and string were two more items I included in the girls’ activity kits. They promote fine motor skills and pattern building.
Precutting the string ahead of time was also a good idea so the kids could make multiple things with the beads.
You could also use pipe cleaners or yarn for sturdier stringing options.
Fair warning: the beads will roll around. Bring something to contain them or be okay with the mess.
My girls also love sticky notes on airplanes.
Bringing a pack or two of sticky notes is one of my best tips for flying with young children.
It’s definitely a sanity saver when flying with young children.
They colored on them, we played a homemade matching game and we also played hide and seek with them.
They loved sticking them all of the seats and walls, as well!
Lastly, one more item that entertains the kids in multiple ways while on plane is a small magnetic whiteboard.
When flying with young children, you can:
The possibilities are endless when it comes to a whiteboard. The girls loved the multiple ways it could be used.
Traveling with kids is a fun way to support learning and explore, making memories with the people you love.
It is an epic adventure filled with fun, laughter, new experiences and memories that will last forever.
