Paper Lanterns

How To Make a Paper Lantern

After getting some requests from my readers to create a Ramadan craft, I came out with the idea of making these easy paper lanterns. They are perfect for kids who want to help decorate their homes during these festivities. And if you are not Muslim, you can use them as a starting point to learn […]

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Origami Spinning Top

Origami Spinning Top

Making paper models is always fun. But you know what is even more fun, playing with them! We have created some playful origami crafts before, such as the Jumping frogs. But this time, we decided to aim for something a little more advanced, origami spinning tops. This Spinning Top is a modular origami, which means

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How to raise a reader

How to Raise a Reader

10 Things You Can Do to Raise a Reader Trying to get your children to read on their holiday break? Or looking for ways to inspire your kids to read more? These 10 tips to raise a reader will help you teach your children that reading is not just a homework assignment, but a fun

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Origami Jumping Frogs

Easy Origami Jumping Frog

Hop into Spring with this easy origami frog that actually jumps! Of course, this jumping frog isn’t just for spring. It is fantastic for kids who are getting started in the world of origami and need a basic model. It includes free printable instructions that are suitable for elementary-aged kids, but older children can do

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