The Chirping Moms

Simple Rainy Day Craft: Paper Plate Instruments

Simple Rainy Day Craft: Paper Plate Instruments

Ready for April showers? For us spring means getting back to playing outdoors. This is very welcomed after months of cold weather in the winter. April can also bring plenty of rainy days indoors too. Today I’m sharing an easy rainy day craft for kids: easy paper plate instruments. You probably have all of the supplies already, so it’s a… Read More

Easy Spring Craft: Paper Plate Chick Craft

Easy Spring Craft: Paper Plate Chick Craft

This Paper Plate Chick Craft  is fun for Easter and also any time this spring. At our preschool, they do a spring chick hatching. My girls have been asking when they could go in to do a craft in Tommy’s preschool class (after I went in for St. Patrick’s Day). So we were trying to think of baby chick crafts…. Read More

Splash Away the Rainy Day Blues with a Puddle Walk

Splash Away the Rainy Day Blues with a Puddle Walk

Today we welcome Erin from Bambini Travel to the blog! She takes her twins on such fun adventures, both near and far. You can follow along with their adventures on her blog and Instagram. Today she’s sharing her Puddle Walk activity. This is so fun for toddlers, preschoolers and really kids of all ages! After you enjoy the post, check… Read More

Step into Spring with Stride Rite & our Spring Bucket List!

Step into Spring with Stride Rite & our Spring Bucket List!

Springtime has arrived & we couldn’t be happier!  Our winter coats & boots are packed away and it’s time to break out the spring jackets & shoes.  There’s something to be said about running through the green grass again… We have spent the past week just soaking up the sunshine and exploring the outdoors as much as we can.  … Read More

Earth Day Crafts, Activities & Recipes

Earth Day Crafts, Activities & Recipes

Two weeks from now, we’ll all be celebrating our home: planet earth. Below are some Earth Day crafts, activities and books. If you need an idea for school or just celebrating at home, hopefully these help you “feel green”. Food:  Earth Day Dirt Cups (click here for recipe) Planet Earth Pancakes (click here for recipe) Crafts: Mess Free Planet Earth… Read More