Pack Your (Paper) Lunchboxes… It’s National Pack Your Lunch Day!
Don’t get me wrong – buying lunch at school always made me feel pretty rad growing up (TATER TOTS! CHOCOLATE […]
Crawl Your Way to Spring with Fuzzy Pom-Pom Caterpillars
A lot of my spring and summer childhood memories involve insects: trying not to squish all the worms on the […]
Brighten Up Your Week with Whimsical Woven Waffles
I don’t know about you, but waffles are definitely one of my “go-to” foods. I could eat them for breakfast, […]
Make a Homemade Drum to Jam On
I have this vivid memory from my childhood of watching my dad whittle drumsticks with his pocket knife to go […]
Send Your Love with Marble Paint Heart Cards
If you thought the last craft I shared was messy, just wait until you and your kids try this one! […]
Skate Through Winter with a String Art Skating Rink
What do you get when you put string, paint, and paper together? The first answer: A MESS. The second answer: […]
Sparking a Child’s Imagination through Song
Over the years that I’ve been an elementary music teacher, some of my favorite (and most fun!) moments have been […]
A Winter Hat Craft for a Cold & Windy Day
These may not keep you or your kiddos warm, BUT they will keep you busy and having fun! I thought […]
Steady Beat for Little Feet: Different Ways to Experience Beat
Helping your kids to develop their sense of steady beat early on can help lay a great foundation for all […]
A “Happiness Box” for a Happy New Year!
Welcome to my very first post on Crayons and Melodies! This blog has been a long time coming and I’m […]