Creative Play

Paper Towel Roll Countdown Chain

I have always been a big fan of the countdown chain.  Basically you make an item for each day left until a major even (birthday, vacation, holiday) and then every morning a piece of the chain is taken away until there are none left.  I used to do these all the time when I was […]

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Creative Play | Toilet Paper Roll Crafts

Cardboard Tube Didgeridoo

This summer we attended a program put on by Didg Revolution at our local library.  It was great and both kids absolutely loved it.  When we got home later Cole & I decided to try to make our own Didgeridoo.  Didgeridoo Supply List: 1 wrapping paper tube, stickers & markers, packing tape Use the stickers […]

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Creative Play | Kid Crafts

Toilet Paper Roll Airplane

 Airplane Supply List: 1 toilet paper roll, paint, piece of cardboard (cut in a pointed oval shape), black dots or scraps, scissors  Begin by cutting slits in the side of your toilet paper roll and sliding your pointed oval cardboard through the slits.  Cover the entire thing in a coat of paint.  Glue on some […]

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