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Native American Attire

We have been reading several books about the First Thanksgiving and Big Brother has been fascinated with Squanto and the Massasoit Indians. We decided to make {our own interpretation of} a Native American outfit (besides just a breechcloth…). :) Here’s…

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Make It: Felt Birthday Banner

I first made this banner when Big Brother turned 1, already 2 years ago. I got the inspiration from a felt Christmas banner my mom had. Even though it took a couple hours to make, it was totally worth it…especially…

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Festive Apple Turkey

I saw the idea for this little turkey here and thought it would be fun to make. The only problem was…I didn’t have any colored marshmallows. We had regular marshmallows, so we improvised by adding some gel food coloring. It made…

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Turkey Toss of Thankfulness

This simple activity turned into over 45-minutes of family fun yesterday evening! We took turns tossing the turkey ball back and forth and saying what we were thankful for. Big Brother L-O-V-E-D this! He was thankful for everything from his bed,…

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The Mayflower (simplified)

I love how children’s crafts always take on a life of their own. So what if it doesn’t look all that much like it is supposed to…it is the process, not the product. :) Even though this Mayflower does not…

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Make It: Chalkboard Turkey Place Card

Each year at Thanksgiving, my family has the tradition of going around the table and saying what we’re thankful for. Even though there are some eye rolls from certain members of the family, it is something I look forward to…

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Feather Letters

This activity was a HUGE hit at our house. Big Brother would have continued this all afternoon if Mean-Old Mommy didn’t make him take a nap. :) It’s also very open-ended and could be adapted for numbers and shapes as…

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Transportation Birthday Card

I couldn’t help but post this adorable birthday card from Alison at Oopsey Daisy. Not only does this card go great with our transportation unit, but Prince Charming’s birthday is today! Little Brother helped me make one a few days ago for his Daddy…

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