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Butterfly Footprints

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This is a simple and quick one! Takes less than 10 minutes to complete! We did it for Mother's Day, but it can be for anything! We have done a few of these over the years! Some of our other Hands on Learning and Learning Through Play Videos: Magic Paper Towel Paintings   Handprint Mother's Day Flower Bouquet Handprint Flower Pots What you need: - piece of plain paper  -  finger paint   - paint brushes - paper towels to wipe feet - watch the  tutorial video !  Directions: 1. draw the body of the butterfly in the middle of the page 2. using whatever color they want and paint their feet 3. place their foot opposite to the butterfly to create the wings of the butterfly 4. let it dry then add eyes and a smile!

Kids Dig Kits!

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Alright so I know you have heard of dig kits before! But what are they? Watch the kids here or for the shark teeth, here and find out! Spoiler: They are various small clay figures that you dig into for treasure!   Kids’ dig kits are one of the easiest and most engaging STEM activities you can set up at home, and they’re perfect for curious beginners who love hands‑on learning. These kits let children chip, brush, and excavate like real paleontologists or geologists, turning playtime into a fun science lesson without any complicated prep. Most dig kits come with everything you need — tools, blocks, fossils, gems, or dinosaur surprises — so parents don’t have to gather extra supplies. They’re great for rainy days, homeschool activities, birthday gifts, or quiet independent play, and they help build fine‑motor skills, patience, and problem‑solving. If you’re looking for an easy, screen‑free activity that keeps kids busy and excited, a simple dig kit is one of the best beginner STEM pr...

Handprint Flower Pots

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This is a simple and quick one! Takes less than 30 minutes to prep and complete! We did it for Mother's Day, but it can be for anything! Some of our other Hands on Learning and Learning Through Play Videos: Magic Paper Towel Paintings   Handprint Mother's Day Flower Bouquet What you need: - piece of plain paper and a brown piece of paper -  finger paint  on a plate - paint brush - paper towels to wipe fingers - watch the  tutorial video ! Directions: 1. start by using green to make the stem and paint your child's hand 2. using yellow (or whatever color they want), make the center of the flowers with their fingers 3. select a different (or same) color for each flower and use their finger to place the petals 4. let it dry then add the pot shaped paper! you can add whatever message you want to the pot!