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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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15 Easy Thanksgiving Crafts for Preschoolers and Kindergarten

I love Thanksgiving! It is one of my very favorite holidays, probably because it is holiday centered entirely around family (and food) without the expectation of gifts. The colors of fall are so beautiful and warm. There is nothing quite…

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Fun Fall Play Parade

Post by Contributing Writer Amy The girls had a blast with this Fun Fall Play Parade, which combined fine and gross motor skills as well as sparked their creativity. On top of that, they were engaging in imaginative play…

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Pumpkin Oobleck

We put a fall spin on our classic Oobleck experiment for this fun sensory experience! Little Brother enjoyed the texture of our Pumpkin Oobleck, but Little Sister wouldn’t even get close to it! If you are not familiar with…

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19+ Non-Candy Halloween Ideas for Trick-or-Treaters

There are many reasons to opt for something other than candy this Halloween: being vigilant about food allergies, trying to limit sugar, and just doing something a little different for once (just to name a few). Candy overload is a…

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20+ Halloween Activities for Toddlers

Halloween is nearly upon us! It is no secret that Halloween is not my favorite holiday. I love pumpkins and seeing kids dressed up in cute costumes, but I am not a fan of the creepy stuff. The following activities are sure to…

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16 Fun Scarecrow Crafts for Kids

I am not a huge fan of Halloween, although I love seeing kids in adorable costumes and having more opportunities to visit with my neighbors! But scarecrows are one of my favorite parts of the fall season. Even though the word…

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Jack-O-Lantern Knock Down Game

We had so much fun with this Jack-O-Lantern Knock Down game. We used the toilet paper pumpkins we made last week and it made setup a breeeze. This could easily be adapted for a classroom party or can just…

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