This post may contain affiliate links. If your kids are anything like mine they love to get a little dirty. I've been trying to think up ways that they can learn how to take care of plants through out the winter season but make it easy enough that they don't get discouraged. I decided that a terrarium was the way to go. I did some research and found that a succulent terrarium would be perfect. We went on the hunt for all the supplies. You'll need: Clean glass jars small … [Read more...] about How To Make A Terrarium With Kids
Kid Painted Garden Markers
Hi! I'm Kimbo from a girl and a glue gun and I'm super excited to be here! I've got a super fun craft for you today--Kid painted garden markers...made from paint sticks!I did not steal these. I'm just a hoarder....(and it's not limited to paint sticks.) So slowly and surely I've saved these....but I'm sure Home Depot would let you have some. Our store has the nicest workers! I gave each a coat of spray paint to cover up the designs. (kids could do this with regular paint!) Then it was time for … [Read more...] about Kid Painted Garden Markers
Garden and Plants Books for Kids
We are ready for In The Garden week here on Crafting Chicks and are happy to kick it off once again with our books picks! Getting in the garden and showing kids how it works is so important. These books are a great start to help the kids and you learn what to do and how to get started. Garden and Plants Books for Kids Eating the Alphabet by Lois Ehlert Flower Garden by Eve Bunting From Seed to Plant by Gail Gibbons From the Garden by Michael Dahl Garden to … [Read more...] about Garden and Plants Books for Kids
In the Garden with Kids – Activities and Printables
To kick off our In the Garden with Kids Themed Week, we’ve got a great round up for you! Printables, activities, games and more! In the Garden with Kids 5 cool plants for kids from The Typical Mom Bean Teepee from Joyful Toddlers Seeds Mini-Book from Spell Out Loud Garden Hobbit House from Imagine Childhood Quick and colorful kids’ garden from K.I.S.S. Fairy garden from See Jamie Blog Soda bottle watering can from Mess for Less Easy plants to grow with … [Read more...] about In the Garden with Kids – Activities and Printables
DIY Farmhouse Style Wood Box
Hello, Crafting Chick friends! I've missed you guys! If we haven't met yet, I'm Shelly from Dolen Diaries where I share my love of all things creative and creating with the ones I love. Today, I'm sharing arguably the easiest {no joke} DIY project you'll ever do! I'm completely obsessed with this DIY Farmhouse Style Wood Box and you're going to fall in love, too! Supplies: 1 fence board 1 x 6" x 6' {we used reclaimed fencing we found on the side of the road} hammer galvanized … [Read more...] about DIY Farmhouse Style Wood Box