Crayon Tote Bag Tutorial

"Colorful crayon tote bag hanging on a door handle. It features a star and polka dot design with crayon slots. Text above reads 'Crayon Tote Bag Tutorial,' and the bottom text says 'SchneiderPeeps.com.'.

It’s interesting living in two worlds – one being the world of teenagers and adult children and the other being the world of preshoolers. In some ways, the worlds are so very different and, in some ways, remarkably similar. I’ve also noticed that the preschool world that Esther lives in is different than the preschool …

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Make your own bug magnets

Two hand-painted bug-shaped magnets are displayed on a surface. One is red with black dots resembling a ladybug, and the other is multicolored with googly eyes. Below them is a decorative label reading "Bug Magnets.

One of the fun things about having older children and a younger child is that I’m getting to revisit all those fun preschool crafts that I did with my older ones. For Christmas my children make their gifts to give to extended family and this year Esther made bug magnets. To make the bug magnets you …

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button snake for preschoolers

A blue fabric pouch labeled "button snake" lies beside assorted colorful felt pieces with a white button attached to a green ribbon. The felt pieces have buttonholes for threading onto the button snake.

I mentioned a couple of weeks ago that we were putting together fun activities for Esther to do when no one is available to play with her. I’ve used alot of the same stuff I used with my older children, but Crystal from Money Saving Mom has been posting some things she has either made for or …

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