KidLit Crafts & Activities

• Kid's Corner

Fun With Colors// At Home Science Experiment

Combine a fun with colors craft with Women of Science that celebrate some of the amazing female scientists + discoveries that have changed our world.   Read more »

Comment | August 31, 2018, 10:00 am

• Kid's Corner

Zoey and Sassafras Series Activities

In the charming Zoey and Sassafras STEM series, you'll also find links to fun extension activities -- listed by book -- to accompany the series.   Read more »

Comment | August 24, 2018, 10:00 am

• Kid's Corner

Celebrate Eid with Kaab’a Party Treats

Celebrate the North African and Middle Eastern holiday of Eid-Al-Adha with children by making a festive and very easy Kaab'a craft.    Read more »

Comment | August 17, 2018, 10:00 am

• Kid's Corner

DIY Japanese Origami Bookmark

Create a charming Japanese origami Bookmark Doll to use as a bookmark, give as a gift, or let children enjoy pretend play. Simple, fun, and infused with so many uses!   Read more »

3 comments | August 10, 2018, 9:00 am

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Creativity Corner with Terry Shay – Telling Our Stories

I attended the American Library Association annual conference held June 21-26 in New Orleans, LA.   Read more »

Comment | August 6, 2018, 8:00 am

• Spark Your Creativity

Kite Flying Festivals, Books, and Crafts

Enjoy the summer with a great list of the best children's books about kites, as well as six different kite crafts for kids!   Read more »

Comment | August 3, 2018, 9:00 am

KLTV Exclusive

StoryMakers in the Kitchen | Elizabeth Doyle Carey makes Nachos!

Enjoy a kid lit recipe featured in the book, MAYDAY, the fifth book in the JUNIOR LIFEGUARD series by Elizabeth Doyle... Read more »

7 comments | July 25, 2018, 6:59 am

THE JUNGLE BOOK Inspired Craft

Ms. Booksy's Story Time reading of The Jungle Book inspired Crafty Carol to create a 3D diorama with animals from the jungle!   Read more »

1 comment | July 15, 2018, 8:00 am

KLTV Exclusive

• Kid's Corner

Ready Set Draw! YOU ARE MY CUPCAKE

Author and illustrator Joyce Wan teaches you how to draw a delicious treat from her board book, You Are My Cupcake, on Ready Set Draw!   Read more »

25 comments | July 7, 2018, 9:51 am

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Creativity Corner: Soundzabound – Creativity Abounds

Martha Stewart from Soundzabound, a provider of a subscription-based, royalty-free music contacted me to let me hear a new volume of music   Read more »

Comment | July 2, 2018, 8:00 am

Miss Angie’s Craft Time – HOOT AND HONK craft

On this episode of Miss Angie’s Craft Time discover what craft she’s making inspired by HOOT & HONK JUST CAN’T... Read more »

Comment | June 30, 2018, 9:25 am

SECRET PIZZA PARTY Inspired Craft

So you better believe that today I’m SUPER excited to be adding another crafty idea to the blog archives. Today’s blog post is titled Puffy Paint Pizza and it’s gooey goodness goes perfectly along with the book   Read more »

Comment | June 20, 2018, 8:00 am

BEAR SNORES ON Paper Plate Craft

Hi my crafty readers! It’s time for another book-themed kid craft and this one goes along perfectly with the classic book fromNew York Timesbestselling team of Karma Wilson and Jane Chapman. I call this our Paper Plate Sleeping Bear Kid Craft and it’s themed around the charming book Bear Snores On.   Read more »

Comment | June 18, 2018, 8:00 am

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Creativity Corner – Our Path to Success

I saw a great Dot Day celebration on Twitter and I just had to contact the person who posted it to learn more about their celebration. This project makes me smile so I am happy to share the work of these educators and students.   Read more »

Comment | June 4, 2018, 7:47 am

Origami Paper Corner Bookmarks

10 Easy Animal Origami Paper Corner Bookmark Designs - Easy Paper Crafts - Simplekidscrafts. - Easy Paper Crafts - 5 minutes craftIn this episode I share with you 10 different animal origami corner bookmark crafts.   Read more »

1 comment | May 16, 2018, 8:00 am

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Creativity Corner: Exercise Your Creative Writing with Anika Denise

Last October, author Anika Denise visited my school. In addition to presenting to our entire elementary, she worked with individual grade levels on being better writers. I was so impressed with her ideas that I asked her to share with the readers of Creativity Corner.   Read more »

Comment | May 14, 2018, 8:00 am

Pigeon & Duckling Book Extension Activity

My son is almost two and my daughter is 4. My daughter really loved using them for pretend play and to retell the story. My son loves using clothespins so just clipping and unclipping the cookies was super fun for him.   Read more »

2 comments | May 6, 2018, 8:00 am

Mother’s Day Book And Writing Activity

Mother’s Day is around the corner and you’re probably looking for books to share with the kids and a little something special that they can make and take home for a special lady in their life.   Read more »

Comment | May 4, 2018, 1:08 pm

The Rainbow Fish Play Dough Activity

The Rainbow Fish Play Dough Activity was inspired by the book The Rainbow Fish by Marcus Pfister. This book is certainly one of our most favourite stories as it teaches children about friendship and the concept of giving and sharing. It is also a wonderful way to introduce children the letter ‘F’ for fish.   Read more »

Comment | May 1, 2018, 8:00 am

Mother’s Day Book Craft for Kids

Make mom a homemade gift. Get the kids involved in this sweet craft. Create a felted photo book. It's an easy project the kids will love.   Read more »

1 comment | April 16, 2018, 3:24 pm