Art Projects for Kids {Dyed Pasta}

SchneiderPeeps - Art projects for kids should be fun and frugal. Dyed pasta fits the bill nicely. With just three ingredients you can have hours of creative fun.

Note: Once a week I share a popular post from the archives. This post was originally published in March 2012. One of the fun things about teaching an early elementary class at our homeschool co-op is getting to do some great art projects for kids. Our class is learning about Ancient Egypt in preparation to … Read more

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 … Read more

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 … Read more

Valentines cards and crayons

Colorful heart-shaped rainbow crayons are scattered on a wooden surface next to white cards with red heart patterns. A text overlay reads, "Heart Rainbow Crayons with printable cards www.SchneiderPeeps.com.

We celebrate Valentine’s Day at our homeschool co-op each year. It’s really fun since the teenagers participate, too. The younger children look up to them and love including them in the celebration. The teens usually don’t do  cards, they  just start dropping candy in everyone’s bag – you know because that is the important part. … Read more

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 … Read more