The Chirping Moms

Craft, Activity & Fun Facts for Kids: Earthworms!

Craft, Activity & Fun Facts for Kids: Earthworms!

April means lots of rain here… which means lots of earthworms to be found in our yard. My girls have enjoyed digging for worms since they were little and have taught their brothers to do the same. It hasn’t been easy to keep my boys’ attention for preschool work at home. I tried to think of a “theme” that would… Read More

An Easy Rainbow Craft for Kids

An Easy Rainbow Craft for Kids

We first made this easy rainbow craft for kids when trying to come up with something for a class St. Patrick’s Day party. I wanted a craft that the kids could bring home and display all spring and thought a rainbow craft was in the St. Patrick’s Day theme but also bright and fun for spring. The 1st graders had… Read More

5 Superhero Crafts for Kids

5 Superhero Crafts for Kids

Looking for ways to entertain your superhero loving kids? These 5 easy superhero crafts are a lot of fun!   Easy Superhero Crafts for Kids  1.  Superhero Shield (This one is well-used & well-loved!) Directions:  Paint a paper plate black.  Let dry.  Add superhero stickers.  On the back, use packaging tape to glue a paper handle on made out of… Read More

Easy Science for Kids: A Rainbow Eruption

Easy Science for Kids: A Rainbow Eruption

My kids love doing science experiments. They don’t do anything fancy: some of their “experiments” are mixtures of dirt water and sticks in the backyard. I realized years ago that you can use the good old baking soda and vinegar “eruption” to make a variety of fun experiments. We have built a clay volcano and let it erupt, we made… Read More

DIY Toilet Paper Roll Binoculars

DIY Toilet Paper Roll Binoculars

Who else is ready for spring and days back outdoors? Like most years since having kids: January already feels like it’s been about 75 days… While i’ve noticed that my boys have zero interest in sitting still to color and draw, they will sit at the table if there are scissors, tape, glue and any kind of stick (popsicle sticks… Read More

Little Passports: Unique Gift for Kids that Love Science and Travel

Little Passports: Unique Gift for Kids that Love Science and Travel

This is a sponsored post. As always, all thoughts and opinions are my own.    By: Courtney Byrne    Two things that are tricky: finding educational toys and activities that the kids want to do and finding new and unique gifts to give. This summer we spent a lot of time with Little Passports and I’m happy to say they… Read More