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Christmas Tree Stencil Art

Post by Contributing Writer Amy This tree is perfect for toddlers and preschoolers to do together using a cereal box stencil and easy dabbing painting techniques. Sticky gems and glitter glue provide for some fun fine motor practice,…

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Christmas Color Sorting Pack for Preschoolers

Post by contributing writer Kim of Life Over C’s I love the colors of Christmas! All the reds and greens brighten up the dreary winter days! This Christmas color sorting pack for preschoolers combines the love of all things Christmas…

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Printable Christmas Lights Bingo Game

One of our favorite family traditions in December is the Minivan Express. The boys talk about it throughout the year, but especially during the month of December…wondering all month what night they will find their golden tickets laying on…

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Christmas Sticker Creation Station

Post by Contributing Writer Kim of Life Over C’s Sometimes the simplest activity is the one that is the most loved. That was definitely the case with this Christmas sticker creation station. My 8-year-old giggled when I called it that,…

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Christmas Tree Ball Sorting Activity For Toddlers

Christmas Tree Ball Sort for Toddlers

I am so excited to share with you my favorite activity as of late (besides our LEGO Nativity Puzzles, anyway). Little Sister LOVES this Christmas Tree Ball Sort for Toddlers activity and it keeps her busy doing something besides trying to…

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16 Creative Christmas Activities

“The best way to spread Christmas Cheer, is singing loud for all to hear.” Although that may be true (according to Buddy the Elf, anyway), these cute and creative Christmas activities are also great for getting in the Christmas spirit! We’ve…

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Handprint Ornament for Baby’s First Christmas

Handprint Ornaments Post by Contributing Writer Amy My favorite ornaments on the tree are always ones the kids have made, but nothing can compete with their baby handprint ornaments. We make an ornament each year (see this year’s here), but…

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Why Christmas Trees Aren’t Perfect: Living Pine Branch Ornament

This month’s Virtual Book Club for Kids is featuring an assortment of Christmas books! Why Christmas Trees Aren’t Perfect by Richard Schneider is one of my absolute favorites. It is a parable of sorts, about a tree named Small Pine who…

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Perler Bead Christmas Soap: Easy Gift for Kids to Make

My boys love to make things with Perler Beads. I found the idea for making LEGO Minifigure Soap over at Fireflies and Mudpies and knew it would be a great homemade gift idea that my boys could help make. Since Minifigures aren’t cheap…

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Lighted Nativity Ornament

This Lighted Nativity Ornament is a version of our Shadowbox Nativity from last year that is perfect for hanging on the tree! It is such a meaningful reminder of the Reason for the Season! This would be a beautiful ornament…

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LEGO Christmas Puzzles

Several months ago I made these LEGO Picture Puzzles with some family photos. My kids STILL play with them regularly and think they are super fun. I decided we should make some for Christmas! These LEGO Christmas Puzzles are…

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Seashell Ornaments Kids Can Make

Post by Contributing Writer Amy Each year, the kids and I make a Christmas ornament together to remember the year. When they leave home, they will have their own collection of homemade memory ornaments to take with them. Except…

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Old Testament Prophecies and New Testament Fulfillments in Jesus

Last year, our church adopted a rotation-model curriculum. I have volunteered as a supplemental writer to add additional activities and resources to make the new curriculum structure work for our specific congregation. I’ve supplemented units on Noah, Moses and the Plagues, Solomon,…

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Fine Motor Christmas Trees

After Christmas last year, I scored some great deals that I tucked away until this year. Unfortunately, the holiday season has flown by and I have hardly had a chance to break them out…until today! Little Brother and I used…

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Elf Munch with White Chocolate Peppermint M&M’S®

This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of Glad & M&M’S®. All opinions are 100% mine. Christmas is just around the corner! Although Santa may love cookies, his elves sure do love this Elf Munch. :) The…

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Yarn Wrapped Snowflake Ornaments

I have had it on my “list” for us to make these yarn wrapped snowflake ornaments for the last two years, ever since I first found these Woodsies skill sticks. We have made other snowflake ornaments before, but these…

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Lighted Shadowbox Nativity

My favorite Christmas decorations are Nativity sets. We have a few Santa and Snowmen decorations here and there, but we have several Nativities. I just love the simplicity of Mary, Joseph, and the baby Jesus in the manger. And I love…

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Shape Ornaments for Toddlers and Preschoolers

These Shape Ornaments were so simple to make and would be a great craft for toddlers and preschoolers learning to recognize shapes! Little Brother enjoyed getting to decorate some ornaments for our tree while I was happy to sneak…

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