Kids love books about machines. There are the construction books, the tractor books, the little blue trucks, and the entire Thomas the Tank engine series. So, here are some of our favorite books about trains!
Flying ladybugs and origami wings? (FREE coloring page)
Have you ever watched a ladybug unfold their wings? It’s a crazy, incredible thing to see!
Getting it onto paper: my first picture book
I’ve been creating picture books for a couple of years now. What does that look like, though? Here’s how it worked for my first book.
Art, finger paints, and a simple printing project for preschoolers
What if you wanted to create a design with paint and copy it instantly? I tried that idea out recently! Here’s my version of a preschool-and-toddler-friendly printing press.
Crow attack? Baby crows and nature adventures at home
I’d been sitting outside for a while when I finally noticed two crows flying back and forth in the trees behind me. They were screeching on and on, constantly.
Brushes and shields: an easy craft project for young knights
Recently, we read The Knight and The Dragon while we were doing another finger painting project. This was the same day, co-incidentally, that I had cut a couple of paper bags up for jackets.
Dragon tales: 5 fun picture books to spark your kids’ imagination
Here are five of our favorite dragon books from the past few months!
