Jenae, Author at I Can Teach My Child!

Coffee Filter Christmas Tree

I love the simplicity of this craft. I’m also a huge fan of using coffee filters for kid’s crafts (remember this, this and this?)! Here’s what you’ll need: 2 coffee filters, green markers (we used regular and Do-A-Dot Markers),…

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Talk to Your Children

Guest Post by Carolynn of My Little Bit of Life I know this is a simple thing and many of us think that we do this, but do we really? Experience My experience as a teacher (and recently speaking to…

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Teaching our Children How to Give and Receive Gifts

As Christmas quickly approaches, now is the best time of the year to ‘teach’ your child how to graciously give and receive gifts! Giving Most children are naturally “givers.” Some have to be prodded a bit more…

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Christmas Gift Idea

The only bad thing about having a blog (and family who graciously support it) is that I can’t ever share any of my gift ideas until after the gift has been given, so as not to spoil the surprise!…

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‘Make and Takes for Kids’ Book Review

Marie from Make and Takes just came out with her very first book! And we had the wonderful opportunity to review it! I have always been amazed with Marie’s creativity, but this book (published by Wiley) completely blew me away!…

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Winners of “Why Do We Call it Christmas?”

Out of the 464 entries, the winners of the ‘Why Do We Call it Christmas?” DVD (via random.org) are… Comment #424: Caitlin who said, “I’d love to win this!” Comment #360: April Emery who said, “I have been wanting to…

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A Lesson Learned: Locking Away the Toy Box

A few weeks ago, Prince Charming and I made a decision. We were locking the toy box up in the storage room. With all the toys in it. We didn’t do this as a punishment or to put a damper…

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Show-and-Share Saturday Link Up!

There were lots of wonderful ideas shared last week! Here are just a few… Learn how to create a light-up Christmas tree over at the Amazing Mess! Mom Endeavors shares this awesome idea for turning your favorite family photos…

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Winner of the Prince Lionheart Toddler Bundle

The winner of the Toddler Bundle from Prince Lionheart (via random.org) is… Comment #106: Heather who said, “I “liked” PL too!” Congratulations, Heather! You should have already received an e-mail from me. Thanks to Prince Lionheart for sponsoring this great…

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Toilet Paper Roll Angel

Angels and toilet paper…shouldn’t that be an oxymoron, or something??? This was a very kid-centered craft. Big Brother loved putting the face on the angel and the glitter on its wings! Here’s what you’ll need: Toilet paper roll, gauze (or…

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Why Do We Call it Christmas? :: Review and Giveaway (5 winners)

*Sorry! This giveaway has ended.* Have you (or your children) ever wondered… Why do we call it “Christmas” anyway (instead of, say, Jesus’ Birthday)? Why do we celebrate Jesus’ birth on December 25th? What does Santa Claus have to do…

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Scotch Thermal Laminator for $16.99 TODAY ONLY

Today only (Friday, December 9th), the Scotch Thermal Laminator is only $16.99 as Amazon’s Gold Box Deal! This is the lowest price I have ever seen it! I have this laminator (bought last year on Amazon for $17.99) and I…

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Kid-Friendly Christmas Tree

The idea for felt Christmas trees has been all over Pinterest recently, but my absolute favorite has been this version from Johnny in a Dress. I love the simplicity of the triangle for the Christmas tree as well as the…

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The Importance of Sleep

Guest Post by Kelley of MyChildSleeps.com Is your child happy, energetic, focused, and willing to roll with the flow, most days? Or does your child complain, fight, cry, or yell for no apparent reason? Without sufficient sleep, your child’s…

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The Gingerbread Man Game

Prince Charming made up a fun game to play with the boys. Watch the video to see how it works… Can’t see the video? Go here. The boys LOVE it and Big Brother frequently asks me to reenact it while…

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Peppermint Ice Cream Pie

This recipe has three ingredients and will take you 10 minutes to make! It doesn’t get much better than that…And it may just be the most talked-about dessert at your next holiday gathering! My mom used to make this when…

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Making a Healthy Gingerbread House

Guest Post by Isabella Children love decorating Gingerbread Houses at Christmas time. It’s a great way to keep them busy in the days leading up Christmas. They can bring their finished creation to the table to delight your guests on…

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Christmas Memory Game

One of Big Brother’s favorite games to play is Memory. I thought it would be fun to make him a memory game with things we see this time of year…wreaths, lights, Christmas trees, etc. My only…

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Author: Jenae

Coffee Filter Christmas Tree

Talk to Your Children

Teaching our Children How to Give and Receive Gifts

Christmas Gift Idea

‘Make and Takes for Kids’ Book Review

Winners of “Why Do We Call it Christmas?”

A Lesson Learned: Locking Away the Toy Box

Show-and-Share Saturday Link Up!

Winner of the Prince Lionheart Toddler Bundle

Toilet Paper Roll Angel

Why Do We Call it Christmas? :: Review and Giveaway (5 winners)

Scotch Thermal Laminator for $16.99 TODAY ONLY

Kid-Friendly Christmas Tree

The Importance of Sleep

The Gingerbread Man Game

Peppermint Ice Cream Pie

Making a Healthy Gingerbread House

Christmas Memory Game

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