If you are a parent or guardian who cares about your child’s education—and not just their main subjects, but their ability and interest in learning in general, then you’ve undoubtedly wondered what activities you can do with your child at home. No doubt you’ve heard of or have been affected by the current pandemic of […]
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Whether it’s the weekend, summer vacation, or your children are homeschooled, it’s important to schedule in some fun time. In the year 2020, if you leave children unattended for long periods of time, you’ll find many of them are very content with just playing games on their phone or browsing the internet. There’s nothing wrong […]



Getting craft supplies together can be a hassle. While certain items such as craft paper, glitter, and yarn seem to always find a use, sometimes you want a whole package of items that can fit a theme or an idea. We recognize this need at Hygloss and have strived to create some truly fun and […]



A scrapbook defies definition outside of the fact that it is a book in which you can cut, paste, and add a variety of craft items, paper, photos, and other items to color onto. A scrapbook has an infinite amount of ways it can be customized and tailored to the individual’s expression. No two scrapbooks […]



In our technologically advanced times, there has been an increase in gadgets and computer-based learning in the classroom. This isn’t a bad thing, as time moves on what is considered normal changes. While most of us grew up with the old fashioned pen and paper methods of learning, increasingly interactive computer-based learning is being used […]



Arts and crafts are an incredible way for children to get involved in their school projects. There is nothing more exciting to children in school than looking at the bulletin board or schedule and knowing that a crafts project is coming up. This usually means a break from formal studying and a chance to really […]



What you will need: Hygloss Paper Ornaments in Assorted Colors Hygloss Wiggle Eyes (any size but 15mm is used here) Crayons, Markers or Colored Pencils Glue Stick Pipe Cleaners Magic Marker (not shown) Step 1Gather orange-colored ornaments and set other colors aside. Step 2Draw on pumpkin line shapes, coloring in with different shades of […]



You think College is tough? Let me tell you, grade school is tough. At least in college, you’ve seen some of that material before. You’re building on the same foundation you’ve been building on for the past 10 or so years. What about in kindergarten or 1st grade? Getting the hang of your letters or […]



The Benefits of Writing in Child Development Writing is a skill that is so fundamentally important that we almost take it for granted. Writing and reading are two sides of the same coin. There is not a single writer of merit who is also not a well-practiced reader. Language is how we communicate with the […]


