Although school has already started, its not too late to get together an organizing system for keeping track of all those papers that come home with your kids. As parents of a Kindergartener, we are subject to many, many papers and drawings coming in, and I wanted a central location to keep them. (Yes, I am keeping all of my son’s work!)
Make some quick and easy bag tags or name tags using some craft foam, zip ties, shipping labels and this free printable template.
Repurpose a cardboard canister into a fun homemade bank with something silly to look at on the side.
Go outside and make a cheap bubble wand for your kids. You probably already have everything you need for this. They will love it.
Do you need to keep your young child busy on a trip or car ride this summer? If you have a phone or iPad, of course there are lots of apps that are fun for kids to play, but give the computer games a rest now and then, and keep the kiddos busy with a simple notebook of printable activities tailored to their interests and skill level.
For the kids: silly bugs to color. To download this 2 page PDF, click the image or go HERE:
I made these little wooden reward tokens to help our son (and Mom, Dad and Grandma) keep track of some of our treats and privileges during the week. You can use my free printable template to make your own.
Here’s a free printable template to help guide young ones learning to tie or lace shoe laces. Instructions included.