Popsicle Stick Abacus

Have fun learning math with this colorful abacus from education.com, which uses beads, popsicle sticks and bamboo skewers. 

Good for ages 7 and up.

Get the instructions here:
http://www.education.com/activity/article/abacus/

Toilet Paper Roll Doll House

Create a new home for a little doll or small animal figurine using a toilet paper tube and sticks or other found objects from the outdoors.  Eighteen 25 has the full details.

Good for ages 7 and up.

Get the instructions here:
http://eighteen25.blogspot.com/2013/08/woodland-folk-toys.html

Toddler Hand Washing Certificate

Help little kids celebrate their success with washing their hands with this cute certificate from kiddiewash.

Good for ages 2 and up.

Download the free printable here:
http://www.docstoc.com/docs/72930312/Hand-washing-certificate---I-am-able-to-wash-my-hands-before-eating

Mr. printables shares a clean paws award.

Get the free template here:
http://www.mrprintables.com/printable-certificates-for-kids-healthy-eating.html

Toilet Paper Roll Bird Puppets

Toilet paper rolls transform into cute bird marionettes with red ted art's tutorial using sticks, leaves, paint and yarn.

Good for ages 5 and up.

Get the instructions here:
http://www.redtedart.com/2010/07/21/fall-crafts-leaf-marionette-birds/

Star light star bright first star I read tonight

One super cute and fun way to practice sight words is to place them on the ceiling and then use a flashlight to find different words in the dark.  Thanks to first grade wow for this fantastic idea.  It's part of her camping unit.  You could even make up stories with the words you find.

Good for ages 6 and up.

Get the instructions here:
http://www.firstgradewow.blogspot.com/2012/03/camping-unit.html

Paper Bag Octopus

Turn a paper bag into a cute octopus with this super simple idea from all kids network. 

Good for ages 3 and up.

Get the instructions here:
http://www.allkidsnetwork.com/crafts/animals/ocean/paper-bag-octopus.asp

Star Wars Fighter Balloons

A fun interactive Star Wars craft, dana made it makes tie fighters using black construction paper, balloons, and pipe cleaners.  She then gives the kids light sabers and lets the Jedi magic begin.

Good for ages 6 and up.

Get the instructions here:
http://www.danamadeit.com/2013/08/tutorial-diy-balloon-tie-fighters.html