Nell | Rhythms of Play
I love to share arts, crafts, DIY projects, nature activities and seasonal celebration ideas for kids (and the young at heart). We believe in the wonder of childhood, the power of imagination, learning through play, getting outside in all seasons, and co-creating a life you love--one rhythm at a time!
☀️ Happy Equinox! ☀️❤️
Happy Equinox! This email was sent at the moment the equinox occurred on Friday, March 20, at 4:46 EDT (7:46 AM PDT) or 14:46 Universal Coordinated Time.☀️ Discover fascinating facts about this astronomical day of balance and learn simple ways to celebrate the equinox HERE: Spring Vernal Equinox. If you live in the Southern Hemisphere, you might enjoy these Autumn Equinox celebration ideas because they are more seasonally appropriate. Enjoy, Nell Regan KartychokCreator and author of Rhythms...
☀️ The March Equinox is next week! ☀️
Hello Reader, The Spring Equinox occurs on March 20, when the sun is directly over Earth’s equator. As a result, day and night are nearly equal in length everywhere around the world. The word 'equinox' means “equal night,” marking a moment of balance between light and dark. For those of us in the Northern Hemisphere, the March equinox signals the start of spring. 🌈🌺 The days grow longer, sunlight lingers a bit longer each evening, and the natural world awakens more each day. Temperatures...
Fun Saint Patrick's Day Arts and Crafts ☘️🍀❤️
Hey there, Creating arts and crafts for St. Patrick's Day is a simple way to celebrate the holiday at home or in the classroom. Engaging in activities such as crafting shamrock decorations, painting rainbows, designing leprechaun traps, and creating your own luck can spark creativity in children and adults alike. Crafting is an activity that brings families and friends together, fostering a sense of community and shared enjoyment. It can also spark conversations about what a shamrock...
❤️ Go on a Heart Scavenger Hunt ❤️
Happy Valentine's Day! ❤️ This weekend is a fantastic opportunity to go on a Heart-shaped Scavenger Hunt! This is a fun, creative outdoor activity for all ages! 💕 The idea is simple: head outdoors and search for heart-shaped objects or patterns in the natural world. ❤️ Whether it's a rock, a leaf, a cloud, or even the way the branches grow on a tree, the goal is to spot as many heart shapes as possible and embrace the beauty of nature. Going on a heart-shaped scavenger hunt is a lovely way to...
No winter ❄️ or summer ☀️ lasts forever...
Hello friends, Seasonal change never happens all at once. The natural world is always shifting and changing. A brighter morning light. A gentle breeze that feels slightly warmer on your skin. These are the subtle clues that tell us one season is slowly making way for the next. Now that Imbolc has passed, people in the Northern Hemisphere will notice the world slowly changing to Spring over the next few weeks. Especially those in the warmer regions, like my family and I. Even if the ground is...
❤️ Valentine's Day Ideas & New FREE Printables ❤️
Hey there, 'Tis the season for love, and what better way to share it with your friends and family than with creative heart activities?! There are several Valentine's Day arts, crafts, and painting ideas on Rhythms of Play to help kids and adults of all ages express their love creatively. I know that many art activities are designed for children, but most are just as much fun for adults to create. I just created a new FREE printable "Thumb-Buggy Loves You" card template for making fingerprint...
🌟Late Winter Celebrations of Light 🌟
Hey there! Late winter can seem long. The holidays are over, and spring still feels far away. But this time of year has its own kind of magic, especially during old seasonal celebrations like Imbolc and Candlemas. These festivals celebrate light, hope, and the changing seasons. They remind us that even when the world seems quiet, something is always stirring beneath the surface. Imbolc occurs on February 1 or 2. It’s an ancient Celtic celebration that welcomes the first signs of spring....
❤️Adorable Valentine's Day Crafts and Gift Ideas😍🙌🏻
Hey there, Making simple handmade Valentine's Day crafts, gifts, and cards is a great way to get creative at home or in the classroom. Because children grow up way too fast, the keepsakes my daughter made (as time flew by) have become some of my most sacred treasures. The chocolate sprinkles in the sometimes chaotic mess we call life. Whether you have kids at home (or students you want to send home with gifts) or are looking for fun ideas you can make for friends and family, here's a...
Fun Seasonal Activities for ❄️ Winter or ☀️ Summer
Hey there, I just wanted to let you know I recently updated the winter activities list and the printable winter bucket list that goes with it. Best of all, each of the seasonal bucket lists in the Rhythms of Play Learning Center is now FREE! A printable bucket list is useful for planning. Seasonal lists of activities—especially those you can print and keep handy—help turn each passing season into a collection of small moments to look forward to winter, spring, summer, and fall! Whether it...
🌟Choosing an Inspirational Word for 2026 ✨💫
Hey there, Have you decided on an inspirational word for the year? As you begin 2026, you can adopt a simple yet powerful practice to set the tone for the year ahead. The start of a new year is a great time to choose an inspirational word to guide and inspire you throughout the coming months. Why choose a word for the year? Choosing an inspirational word for the year is a way to align your thoughts, actions, and energy toward what matters most to you. Having an intentional word to focus on...
I love to share arts, crafts, DIY projects, nature activities and seasonal celebration ideas for kids (and the young at heart). We believe in the wonder of childhood, the power of imagination, learning through play, getting outside in all seasons, and co-creating a life you love--one rhythm at a time!