DLTK's Crafts for Kids
DLTK's ARTICLE OF THE WEEK ARCHIVES

• D,L,T&K Build a Bunk Bed!
  The story of why and how we built our own bunk beds, including directions for building and decorating one for your home!
   
• Diaper Cake for Baby Showers
  With a poem to go with!
   
• DLTK's "Grow With Me" Craft Concept
  Ideas for expanding the paper crafts with different materials to make them suitable for older children. 
   
• Childhood Obesity
  Dr. Peter Nieman has been practicing as a specialist with children for more than twenty years and has been a pediatrician in Alberta since 1987.  He's kindly agreed to give everyone who uses DLTK's Crafts for Kids free use of his on-line help, web-inars and articles!
   
• Watching Sunsets
  An article reminding us about the importance of staying in tune with our children.
   
• Why Color
  Thoughts on some of the educational benefits of colouring inside (and outside) the lines.
   
• Discipline
  Your children may be healthy as horses, but for many the constant fight to get them to obey wears even the most patient parent down over time.
   
• Inspirational and Humourous Pieces on Teaching
  Written and contributed by Cathy Abraham.  I really enjoyed these!
   
• Child Violence - How to Prevent Your Child from Becoming a Statistic
  Bullying has become a very serious "Hot" topic today. It's been in the news, and the theme of several talk shows in the past year. The problem has been around for as long as people have been around, but it's only been recently that we've become aware enough to do something about it.
   
• Child Violence
  Did you know that over 6 million boys and 4 million girls are involved in fights every year on school grounds?
   
• How Do Parents Help Their Children Become Good Readers?
  What contributes to a child becoming a good reader?  And what can parents do to help?
   
• Is My Child's Behavior 'Normal'?
  Sometimes parents wonder if the emotional outbursts, flights of fancy and mood swings their children experience are par for the course or something to worry about.  
   
• Learning with your Child - Part 1: 
  Minimize your buts
   
• Learning with your Child - Part 2:
  Don't learn it, live it!
   
• Learning with your Child - Part 3:
  10 keys to successful home reading
  5 tips to making reading more enjoyable
  ideas for expanding the reading experience
   
• Learning with your Child - Part 4:
  The Curse of the Early Reader
  A very real problem you need to watch for with children who know how to read.
   
• Learning with your Child - Part 5:
  ABC Survey - what do children look for in their alphabet activities?
   
• Lessons for the Playground (...and life!)
  Since my daughters have started their elementary education I have noticed that there is a clear emphasis on developing a strong sense of community within the school.  Over the year's I've learned a few things about teaching them to resolve their problems.
   
• Teaching Young Children the Bible
  Little Blessings Bible Lessons has provided this article with ideas on Why, What and How to teach preschoolers the Bible.
   
• Why Grammar?
  Marie Rackham, retired school teacher and winner of 10 National & International Awards for Excellence in Educational Media, has kindly provided us with this wonderful article discussing her feelings about teaching grammar to children.
   
• Home schooled kids socialize well
   
• Privacy on the Internet
  Find out what the world wide web knows about you. 
   
• How to make balloon plants
  Find out how you and your kids can grow a garden in a balloon!
   
• Confetti Envelopes
  With all of the card giving events like mother's day, father's day, grandparent's day and graduation happening right now, why not try making some of these neat customized envelopes!
   
• Take Me Out to the Ballgame
  When Tasha was five, we enrolled her in softball/T-ball.  I wonder if the major league people once played the game this way...
   
• Packet Gifts
  PACKET GIFTS are fun sayings that go with the items listed. A fun way to give these "Packet Gifts" is to put them in a cute bag, a decorated box, backpack, vase, flower pot, etc...
   
• Is your husband a Pig?  Mine is!  Find out your Chinese Zodiac information
   
• Valentine's Day - History and Sunday School Ideas
  Some of the history of Valentine's Day and some ideas specifically geared for Sunday Schools.
   
• Ten Easy Valentine's Day Ideas from DLTK's
   
• In like a Lion and Out like a Lamb
  Start March in style with some simple activities you can do with your child to learn a bit about the weather.
   
• Saint Patrick and His Special Day
  Find out a bit more about the history and stories surrounding Saint Patrick's Day.
   
• Spring Fling
  Great spring activity suggestions from the author of "Help!  I'm Bored..."
   
• April Showers Bring May Flowers
  Another set of graphing, singing, crafting and coloring exercises to go with the Spring saying, April showers bring May flowers!
   
• All About Earth Day
  Find out what Earth Day is all about and learn a few fun songs too!
   
• A Holiday for Trees...
  Find out what Arbor Day is all about and do a few crafts to go with!
   
• We're Going Buggy...
  Learn a bit about insects and find some crafts, coloring, and songs to help reinforce the lesson!
   
• Motherhood -- it will change your life
  (Get your kleenex ready!)
   
• About Father's Day
  This article includes a short history about father's day, some simple father's day songs, and some ideas on incorporating Father's Day into Sunday School celebrations.
   
• Happy Birthday Canada!
  This article includes a short history of Canada Day, some simple Canada Day songs and some ideas on incorporating Canada Day into Sunday School celebrations.
   
• It's Independence Day!
  This article includes a short history of Independence Day plus some songs and activities.
   
• A Mid Summer Night's Fun
  Whether you're looking for some family fun ideas to occupy the kids during the last of summer holidays or just want to host one last summer blast before it's time to go back to school you're sure to find something in our Mid Summer Night's Fun article.  It includes songs, games, activities -- and, of course, a craft idea or two!
   
• Back to School - Back to Recess
  The story of how I temporarily traumatized my daughter by failing to prepare her for the most important part of the school day -- recess!  Plus some tongue twisters, games, jokes and riddles sure to make your youngster's first days back to school easier.
   
• Allergy Allert
  As chef and baker for a family that does not have any food allergies or food intolerances, it is easy to forget that there are many foods out there that are dangerous (even deadly) to some children -- especially in the middle of party planning.
   
• Halloween Safety
  Halloween can be fun, exciting and a whole lot safer if you review some Halloween safety tips and prepare a bit before the kids go out. 
   
• A Remembrance Day Story
   
• A Turkey Sat on the Backyard Fence
  This isn't really an article, it's a song... but I love that he sang it for us!
   
• Make a Child Smile
  Send a card to a sick child... a great thing to do during the holidays!
   
• Angel Quotes and Inspiration
   
• What Christmas Means to Me
   

• Top 10 Christmas ideas from DLTK's to help inspire you this year!

• World Peace Puzzle  How would you like to be a piece of what could be the largest jigsaw puzzle ever?
   
• Trends in Technology:  Are you Game?
   
• Hugs and Hope for Children
   
• A Little Child Shall Lead Them
   
• Creative Movement
   
• DVD's as Educational Tools
   
• If You Would Like To Know Why Reading Matters
   
• Baby Names:  Choosing Trendy or Traditional? 
   
• Teaching Kids How to Cook 
   
• Homeschooling 
   
• Why Should We Teach Our Children History?
   
• Stories by Children
   
• Drawing Comics and Cartoons 
  Do you enjoy drawing or making cartoons? Ever wonder what it might be like to draw cartoons for a living? Thanks to Bart for sharing this article about his experience drawing a cartoon strip.
   
• Arts And Crafts For Kids with Recycled, Eco and Wool Felt Fabric
   
• Children's Creativity in Virtual Worlds
   
• Foster Parenting - Is It For You? 
   
• The Kindness of a Child 
   
• Drama to Dreams 
   
• Get Ready to Read! 
   
• Bust Your Preschoolers Summertime Boredom 
   
• Famous Pirates Throughout History
   
• 5 Simple and Fun Christmas Crafts to Make with Your Child 
   
• Teach Your Child Piano.
  Three easy steps to boost confidence and foster creativity.
   
• Dueling Diva DIY Sleepover
  Do your kids love Lady Gaga, Beyoncé and Christina Aguilera? Here is a way that you can help them have a fun, crafting, DIY themed sleep over party while bringing out their inner Divas.
   

Book Reviews from the perspective of children.

Movie Reviews from the perspective of children and their parents.