School exhibitions are a great way to apply theoretical knowledge to practical situations. Kids get an in-depth knowledge of the topics. But the success of school exhibitions depends upon participation of students. In case of younger students, it is the parents who need to volunteer to participate. … [Read more...]
DIY Superhero Paper Hand Puppet
Welcome to Mommy Life! One minute you are writing a post on your blog and the the next minute, your son informs you that he is required to bring a 'hand puppet' to school. I am still not clear as to the purpose of the project but here it is - our DIY Paper Hand Puppet. I asked my son if he … [Read more...]
DIY 3D Globe Model for School Project
Another school project - more creative time! This time, my daughter was required to make a 3D Globe model for her personal Social Science project. We spent a lovely weekend working on this together. Here are all the steps should you ever need to build something similar for your projects … [Read more...]
STRAWLINX Straw Construction Toy by Crafty Chimp: Review + Giveaway
Looking for more ideas to keep kids busy indoors? Like all you moms, I am busy finding ways to find non-Computer/TV ways to keep them creatively engaged. And I am thrilled to team up with Crafty Chimp who specialize in making well-researched and designed creativity kits. Today, I review my first … [Read more...]
How to Make a House Model with Cardboard Boxes for School Projects
We have a 'Houses of India' themed exhibition at the kids' school and my daughter has been asked to bring a fairly big sized model of a tribal house from Madhya Pradesh. I made one using large cardboard boxes. If you find yourself in the same predicament, I hope my tips on how to make a house model … [Read more...]
DIY Painted Canvas Shoes
So I was stuck for shoes for my daughter one day. She had to wear something pink and preferably Mary Janes. Unable to find something suitable in her size, I resorted to DIY. I shopped for plain white canvas shoes and armed myself with some basic craft supplies to make her some shoes in time for the … [Read more...]