It’s exciting when kids start using their crayons and drawing, isn’t it? Of course, we’re talking about when their creativity is focused on the correct place – paper and not walls! Soon you get little cards with “I luv you Momy” or beads arranged on a pipe cleaner, which is their version of a caterpillar….Read More
10 Ganesh Chathurthi Crafts and Activities for Kids
Anyone who has participated or witnessed a procession during the Ganesh Chaturthi festival in India will never forget the experience! I had the wonderful opportunity of watching such a procession in Pune, and the sheer enthusiasm of the crowd was infectious, to say the least! While Ganesh Chaturthi is celebrated with particular fanfare in western…Read More
20 Easy Valentine’s Day Crafts for Toddlers
Many people think that Valentine’s Day is for people in their twenties, or kids in high school. The rest of the population are either too old or too young for Valentine’s Day. But we disagree. You can celebrate at any age – all you need is the desire to do so! That said, it can…Read More
Indian National Symbol Crafts for Kids
As Republic Day approaches, we see more and more of saffron, white and green everywhere we look. Ask any kid about the Indian flag and he’s sure to mention the tricolor. But do all our kids know about other national symbols? For instance, what is Indian’s national aquatic animal? This Republic Day is a great…Read More
10 Easy Kite Crafts for Kids
We’re having a rather cold spell of winter these days, and blankets and hot beverages are the norm! However, the days are all set to start getting warmer, and one indication of this is the festival of Makar Sankranti! This festival marks the movement of the sun into Capricorn or Makara, and signals the arrival…Read More
10 Easy Last Minute DIY Cards for Teachers
After the initial years in the safe, familiar confines of their homes, kids eventually step out to join school. Whether this creates greater separation anxiety for the Mom or child is a different matter! While our kids are at school, they are away from our eyes, but they have a worthy substitute in their teachers,…Read More
Top 10 Eric Carle Books and Crafts for Toddlers
If you’re a Mom, it’s unlikely that you’re a stranger to Eric Carle. Even if you don’t know much about him, you know him as the ‘Man who wrote the Caterpillar Book’. Yes he’s the one who wrote that book, and another 70 more! He’s also a master illustrator, creating all those lovely images that…Read More
10 Last Minute Father’s Day Crafts for Toddlers and Preschoolers
“A good father is more than a hundred school teachers.” Amongst all the hullabaloo over Moms, we sometimes tend to underestimate the contribution of our strong and silent heroes – our Dads! There aren’t half as many poems and quotes dedicated to Dads, but there is a special day for them, so we might as…Read More
Easy Easter Bunny Craft for Toddlers
It’s the Easter week, and we’re already on Maundy Thursday. Easter is synonymous with Easter eggs, bunnies and little chicks, and you can find many crafts and recipes based on these themes! Now whether you’re having an Easter egg hunt at your place or not, you can definitely engage your toddler in a fun and…Read More
10 Holi Crafts and Activities for Kids
Holi hai!! It’s time to get smeared in colors of every hue, and to be openly happy with an enthusiasm that’s so infectious everyone can’t help but join in! After all those exams and studying, your kids are probably waiting for Holi, so let them build up the excitement with some fun Holi Crafts and…Read More