barley & birch
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Creative art and play explorations for kids and their families. Visit us at https://barleyandbirch.com
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Stand With Minnesota Donation Directory
Stand With Minnesota is a hub for supporting, learning, and taking action to support Minnesotans impacted by ICE and federal enforcement.
standwithminnesota.com
Want to help people in MN from wherever you are? This website is a fantastic resource to visit and share! Donate, read the testimonials, and visit some of the local news outlets - they have lots of info about how to organize and prepare your own communities there, too. ❤️ #iceoutofmn
This Valentine box is part game, part craft, and 100% kid-approved. This tabletop croquet craft blends play, engineering, and recycled materials. #ValentineCrafts #KidsSTEM #kidscrafts #valentines #valentinesday
A DIY Tabletop Croquet Valentine Box
Create a fun Alice in Wonderland themed DIY mini-croquet game. Use for Valentine's Day or fun fariy tale inspired tabletop croquet all year round!
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February 8, 2026 at 2:37 PM
This Valentine box is part game, part craft, and 100% kid-approved. This tabletop croquet craft blends play, engineering, and recycled materials. #ValentineCrafts #KidsSTEM #kidscrafts #valentines #valentinesday
These non-candy Valentine options are ideal for schools and community programs. DIY tattoo Valentines are inclusive, quick to assemble, and highly engaging for kids.
Easy DIY Temporary Tattoo Valentines (With Free Printables!)
Make an adorable, sugar-free set of DIY temporary tattoo valentines using our free printable tattoo designs and templates.
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February 7, 2026 at 7:57 PM
These non-candy Valentine options are ideal for schools and community programs. DIY tattoo Valentines are inclusive, quick to assemble, and highly engaging for kids.
OooOOoo - pop-up cards with moving parts! ⏰ Use our free printables to make your own cuckoo clock Valentines or coloring pages #PopUp #KidsCrafts #kidsactivities #kidscrafts #ECE
DIY Cuckoo Clock Pop-Up Valentines (With a Free Printable)
Let the kiddos go cuckoo the February making these fun DIY cuckoo clock pop-up cards for Valentine's Day (with free printable templates!).
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February 5, 2026 at 4:56 PM
OooOOoo - pop-up cards with moving parts! ⏰ Use our free printables to make your own cuckoo clock Valentines or coloring pages #PopUp #KidsCrafts #kidsactivities #kidscrafts #ECE
These heart-shaped soft pretzels are cozy, hands-on, and perfect for cooking with kids—no fancy ingredients required. #February #recipe #valentinesday #foodsky #cooking #montessori
Make Scrumptious Pink-Salted Homemade Soft Pretzel Hearts
Warm up and feel the love with these delicious soft pretzel hearts, complete with a most lovely sprinkling of festive pink salt!
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February 5, 2026 at 12:02 AM
These heart-shaped soft pretzels are cozy, hands-on, and perfect for cooking with kids—no fancy ingredients required. #February #recipe #valentinesday #foodsky #cooking #montessori
Paper, scissors, love 💕 These 3 simple paper heart crafts are quick to prep, kid-helpful, and perfect for classrooms or last-minute Valentines. #PaperCrafts #ValentineKids #KidsActivities #ValentinesDay
3 Fresh, Simple Paper Heart Crafts for Kids
Celebrate Valentine’s Day with these modern and minimal easy paper heart crafts you can make with your kids.
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February 2, 2026 at 6:10 PM
Paper, scissors, love 💕 These 3 simple paper heart crafts are quick to prep, kid-helpful, and perfect for classrooms or last-minute Valentines. #PaperCrafts #ValentineKids #KidsActivities #ValentinesDay
Thee process art clay heart ornaments are handmade magic. Perfect for classrooms, community art projects, and family workshops #HeartCrafts #ProcessArt #ArtInvitations #CreativePlay
A Sweet Clay Heart Mosaic Kids Craft for Valentine's Day
Use air dry clay to make these simple but lovely clay heart ornaments with kids. These handmade decorations are perfect for Valentine's Day gifts!
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February 1, 2026 at 7:08 PM
Thee process art clay heart ornaments are handmade magic. Perfect for classrooms, community art projects, and family workshops #HeartCrafts #ProcessArt #ArtInvitations #CreativePlay
Build cardboard sailboats that hide secret messages—perfect for Valentine surprises, friendship notes, or imaginative play using recycled materials. #February #kidscrafts #kidsactivities #edusky #teachers
Make recycled cardboard sailboats (with secret messages!)
Use simple scrap supplies to make these cardboard secret message sailboats - a visual language exercise and upcycled summer craft for kids.
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January 30, 2026 at 9:26 PM
Build cardboard sailboats that hide secret messages—perfect for Valentine surprises, friendship notes, or imaginative play using recycled materials. #February #kidscrafts #kidsactivities #edusky #teachers
Cozy + kind to the planet ❤️ Make your own set of heart hand warmers for little reusable Valentine gifts #EcoCrafts #ValentineDIY
Make Reusable, Eco-Friendly Heart Hand Warmers for Valentine's Day!
It couldn't be easier to make these sweet and simple DIY eco-friendly heart hand warmers from old fabric scraps or socks!
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January 30, 2026 at 4:04 PM
Cozy + kind to the planet ❤️ Make your own set of heart hand warmers for little reusable Valentine gifts #EcoCrafts #ValentineDIY
For kids who really love their pets 🐾 This DIY pet journal blends art, writing, and observation. #CreativeJournaling #KidsProjects
Make a DIY Pet Journal With Kids
Help your kids celebrate, mourn, or develop a closer bond with their pet pals by making a DIY pet journal that's both fulfilling and educational.
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January 29, 2026 at 11:15 PM
For kids who really love their pets 🐾 This DIY pet journal blends art, writing, and observation. #CreativeJournaling #KidsProjects
Dots, dashes, and Valentine love. ❤️ Valentine cards kids decode? Yes please! #STEAMcrafts #ValentinesDay #papercraft #February #teachers #edusky
Morse Code DIY Valentine's Day Cards
Send handmade art with a secret message this Valentine's Day using morse code! A wonderful code learning activity for kids.
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January 29, 2026 at 4:20 PM
Dots, dashes, and Valentine love. ❤️ Valentine cards kids decode? Yes please! #STEAMcrafts #ValentinesDay #papercraft #February #teachers #edusky
Tired of the same old Valentine’s Day classroom celebrations? Turn the holiday into a creative field trip with loads of ideas + a printable bundle ✈️ 💕
A Fun Kids Virtual Trip Activity for a Day of Travel-Themed Adventures!
Use our "Love is in the Air" kids valentine travel activities for February lesson plans, Valentine's Day fun, February library programs and more!
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January 28, 2026 at 9:53 PM
Tired of the same old Valentine’s Day classroom celebrations? Turn the holiday into a creative field trip with loads of ideas + a printable bundle ✈️ 💕
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The awesome folks at Publishing For Minnesota have arranged a huge auction to benefit communities impacted by ICE raids, and I have a few items available to bid on!
The auction opens THURSDAY 1/29 and ends FRIDAY night 1/30—check out all the items here: www.32auctions.com/organization...
The auction opens THURSDAY 1/29 and ends FRIDAY night 1/30—check out all the items here: www.32auctions.com/organization...
January 28, 2026 at 5:10 PM
The awesome folks at Publishing For Minnesota have arranged a huge auction to benefit communities impacted by ICE raids, and I have a few items available to bid on!
The auction opens THURSDAY 1/29 and ends FRIDAY night 1/30—check out all the items here: www.32auctions.com/organization...
The auction opens THURSDAY 1/29 and ends FRIDAY night 1/30—check out all the items here: www.32auctions.com/organization...
Low-waste party magic 🎊
Turn a Cardboard Tube Into a Festive DIY Confetti Popper!
Learn how to make an easy DIY confetti popper from a recycled cardboard tube and other simple household supplies. No balloon is necessary for this
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January 28, 2026 at 4:35 PM
Low-waste party magic 🎊
This DIY shoebox clapperboard = instant movie magic. 🎬 #RecycledCrafts #DramaticPlay
Make a DIY Clapperboard from a Shoebox
Discover how to turn a recycled shoebox into a creative DIY clapperboard - perfect for kids' dramatic play and aspiring filmmakers!
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January 28, 2026 at 12:10 AM
This DIY shoebox clapperboard = instant movie magic. 🎬 #RecycledCrafts #DramaticPlay
Scrap paper → wearable art ❤️ These recycled heart pennant pins are low-waste, expressive, and perfect for Valentine making. #EcoCrafts #KidsDIY#kidsactivities
Make Recycled Art Heart Pennant Pins
These DIY recycled art pennant pins are a fun way to reuse an art project and share the love with your favorite chums on Valentine’s Day!
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January 27, 2026 at 6:33 PM
Scrap paper → wearable art ❤️ These recycled heart pennant pins are low-waste, expressive, and perfect for Valentine making. #EcoCrafts #KidsDIY#kidsactivities
A little less candy, a little more connection. Turn your focus toward the spirit of the Valentine’s Day with 14 actionable ideas for daily kindness activities (+ free printables to create your own countdowns!) #winteractivities #kidsactivities
Countdown to Valentine’s Day Through Kindness: Ideas to Help Kids Spread Love and Joy
Valentine’s Day is the perfect time to celebrate love and kindness, and this year especially, it feels so important to shower love wherever we can in both big
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January 26, 2026 at 9:18 PM
A little less candy, a little more connection. Turn your focus toward the spirit of the Valentine’s Day with 14 actionable ideas for daily kindness activities (+ free printables to create your own countdowns!) #winteractivities #kidsactivities
Peak cozy-core snack activity 🍿 DIY popcorn seasonings kids can mix, taste, and name themselves. #KidsInTheKitchen #SensoryPlay #KidsActivities #Cooking #MovieNight
Homemade Popcorn Seasonings: An Easy Kids Cooking Activity
Spice up your snack game with our easy recipes for homemade popcorn seasonings you can make with kids - perfect for parties or movie nights!
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January 25, 2026 at 7:42 PM
Peak cozy-core snack activity 🍿 DIY popcorn seasonings kids can mix, taste, and name themselves. #KidsInTheKitchen #SensoryPlay #KidsActivities #Cooking #MovieNight
Perfect if your kid's pretend kitchen is always "open" 🍓🥕40+ DIY play foods made from simple, recycled, kid-friendly materials. #DramaticPlay #PretendPlay #ECE #EarlyChildhood #EcoCrafts #CreativeKids #Parenting
Over 40 Adorable Free DIY Play Food Craft Tutorials!
Use this handy curated list to make your own budget-friendly, eco-conscious DIY play foods - a great opportunity for kids to get creative with basic craft
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January 24, 2026 at 7:46 PM
Perfect if your kid's pretend kitchen is always "open" 🍓🥕40+ DIY play foods made from simple, recycled, kid-friendly materials. #DramaticPlay #PretendPlay #ECE #EarlyChildhood #EcoCrafts #CreativeKids #Parenting
Recycled cardboard turns into tiny “love shacks” 💕 Big imagination, low waste, and perfect for Valentine small-world play. #RecycledCrafts #KidsCreate #Cardboardcrafts #Valentines #STEAM #arteducation #Edusky
Make Recycled Cardboard Love Shacks
Recycle some cardboard and help kids explore simple construction techniques and mixed media with this easy little love shack art project.
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January 24, 2026 at 3:34 PM
Recycled cardboard turns into tiny “love shacks” 💕 Big imagination, low waste, and perfect for Valentine small-world play. #RecycledCrafts #KidsCreate #Cardboardcrafts #Valentines #STEAM #arteducation #Edusky
Sensory play saves the day 💕 30+ Valentine sensory ideas for calm hands, curious minds, and busy classrooms. #SensoryPlay #ValentinesDay #creativeplay #ECE #Earlyyears #parenting
30+ Easy Valentine's Day Sensory Play Ideas
Simple, imaginative Valentine's Day sensory play activities for kids of all ages - from tactile sensory bags and bottles to bright valentine sensory bins.
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January 22, 2026 at 11:56 PM
Sensory play saves the day 💕 30+ Valentine sensory ideas for calm hands, curious minds, and busy classrooms. #SensoryPlay #ValentinesDay #creativeplay #ECE #Earlyyears #parenting
This is one of those crafts kids really linger over 💗 Making these mosaic clay hearts invites creativity, patience, and sensory play - all while using simple, low-waste materials. Perfect for Valentine gifts, classroom art, or a cozy afternoon craft table. #kidscrafts #valentinesday #clay
A Sweet Clay Heart Mosaic Kids Craft for Valentine's Day
Use air dry clay to make these simple but lovely clay heart ornaments with kids. These handmade decorations are perfect for Valentine's Day gifts!
barleyandbirch.com
January 22, 2026 at 6:36 PM
This is one of those crafts kids really linger over 💗 Making these mosaic clay hearts invites creativity, patience, and sensory play - all while using simple, low-waste materials. Perfect for Valentine gifts, classroom art, or a cozy afternoon craft table. #kidscrafts #valentinesday #clay
If your kids love movies and making art, this is the crossover you’ve been waiting for…! 🎬🎨 These film-inspired art prompts turn creative play into a full cinematic experience.
Movie-Themed Art Invitations and Play Prompts for Kids
Discover playful art & drama with our movie-inspired art invitations and play prompts! Perfect for kids' creative projects and Hollywood-themed fun!
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January 22, 2026 at 4:36 PM
If your kids love movies and making art, this is the crossover you’ve been waiting for…! 🎬🎨 These film-inspired art prompts turn creative play into a full cinematic experience.
Bendy poseable Valentines = instant fun 💕 #ValentineDIY #KidsCrafts #ConversationHearts #kidscrafts #valentinesday #Valentine #February
A Poseable Conversation Heart DIY Valentine Craft for Kids
Our DIY posable conversation heart craft for kids makes an adorable alternative to traditional Valentines using simple supplies!
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January 21, 2026 at 8:35 PM
Bendy poseable Valentines = instant fun 💕 #ValentineDIY #KidsCrafts #ConversationHearts #kidscrafts #valentinesday #Valentine #February
A celebration in art form 🎉 Confetti paintings invite kids to explore color, movement, and surprise. Bookmark this project for for birthdays, classroom parties, or any day that needs a little 🎉🎉🎉 #ProcessArt #KidsArtFun
Confetti Paintings: A Kids Art Party Project
Create dazzling confetti paintings - the ultimate kids' party art or process art project to help celebrate any occasion! Learn how to make these spontaneous,
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January 21, 2026 at 4:55 PM
A celebration in art form 🎉 Confetti paintings invite kids to explore color, movement, and surprise. Bookmark this project for for birthdays, classroom parties, or any day that needs a little 🎉🎉🎉 #ProcessArt #KidsArtFun
40+ fresh heart crafts (that don’t include glitter explosions). This mega list has 40+ creative, kid-approved Valentine ideas using recycled & simple supplies. #KidsCrafts #ValentinesDay #ECE #teachers #parenting
40+ Creative Heart Crafts for Kids
Prepare to be smitten with this collection of adorable heart crafts for kids. Whether you're celebrating Valentine's Day, or simply looking for ways to
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January 20, 2026 at 8:55 PM
40+ fresh heart crafts (that don’t include glitter explosions). This mega list has 40+ creative, kid-approved Valentine ideas using recycled & simple supplies. #KidsCrafts #ValentinesDay #ECE #teachers #parenting