Craft Theory — DIY

Are you looking for a fun Valentine’s Day DIY Project the whole family can get in on? Fluid painting is perfect for family projects as it requires very little hand-eye coordination or finger dexterity. Because there are no paintbrushes involved the smallest thing you’ll need to hold is a dixie cup! I did this project with a friend and her daughter and while our heart idea didn’t quite turn out how we anticipated, the abstract art is still beautiful.  Here’s all the supplies you’ll need for this project: Canvas Assorted dixie cups Paint colors Floetrol Paper towels Cookie drying rack...

With all the changes to our meetings and school classes it’s tempting to put rigid schedules and rules in place to try and control what we can. Instead, I suggest giving a little more leeway and allowing the schedule to flow. However, there are several tips that can make distance learning easier on your kiddos and yourself.  1. Learn all the Zoom tricks and tips. Knowing how to mute and unmute (use the spacebar!), starting the call with no video or a virtual background, and arranging the videos to your child’s liking are great ways to make virtual learning work...