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Lighted Shadowbox Nativity

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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Thanksgiving Charades

Thanksgiving Charades

Our family has recently discovered a love for the game Charades. I printed off the Halloween Charades from Buggy and Buddy and we have had a blast! I also ordered the real Charades game for Big Brother for Christmas (or…

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Shape Turkey for Preschoolers

Shape Turkey for Preschoolers

Little Brother and I  had a great time making these Shape Turkeys for Preschoolers! Creating them together gave me the perfect opportunity to review some of the trickier shapes (like octagon and rhombus) while still creating a super-cute Thanksgiving craft!   Here’s…

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Silly Putty Melting Jack-O-Lantern

Silly Putty Melting Jack-O-Lantern

  We made homemade silly putty this week and created our own melting pumpkins! This was also a great time to discuss the 3 different states of matter (solid, liquid, and gas) and point out that silly putty is neither one! I am…

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Magic Jack-O-Lantern

Magic Jack-O-Lantern

  This is a super-fun Halloween twist on our Fizzy Balloons experiment. It has been quite a while since we have done this experiment, so the boys had a great time watching the chemical reaction “magically” inflate the Jack-O-Lantern balloon….

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Star Spangled Slime

Star Spangled Slime

  This is our first-ever attempt at SLIME!!! Little Brother has been begging to make some “goop” ever since he first played with it at preschool this past school year. I was inspired by the Polka Dot Slime from Fun…

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Painting Fireworks with Straws

Painting Fireworks with Straws

  We had lots of fun painting fireworks with straws! I’ve been wanting to try this technique since first seeing these cute monsters from Raising Sparks. It was definitely a hit with the boys, so I think we’ll be doing…

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Suncatcher Heart Garland

Suncatcher Heart Garland

  Guest Post by Meredith of Homegrown Friends   I am delighted to be guest posting on I Can Teach My Child! My name is Meredith Magee Donnelly. I am an Early Childhood Educator, mother of three and the creator…

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Simple Washi Tape Hearts

Simple Washi Tape Hearts

  I am quickly becoming a huge fan of Washi tape. It is cute, simple, and the perfect way to add a little flair. Little Brother enjoyed using the “pretty tape” and this craft only took a few minutes (perfect…

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Mustache Valentines (with free printable tags)

  This might be my favorite Valentine idea ever, mostly because it doesn’t get much easier than this. And if you order the mustaches from Amazon, they literally show up on your front door! I know it is only January 7th…

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Shape Ornaments for Toddlers and Preschoolers

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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Christmas Pom-Pom Sorting

This Christmas Pom-Pom Sorting activity is super simple and great for both cognitive and fine motor development. Classifying and sorting according to a common attribute is an important skill for preschoolers. We chose to sort according to size, but you…

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Minivan Express:  A Fun Christmas Tradition

Minivan Express: A Fun Christmas Tradition

  One of my favorite traditions that we have established as our own little family is going around to look at Christmas lights in our pajamas a few days before Christmas. It has now lovingly been coined “The Minivan Express”…

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DIY Sensory Table that looks like a Manger

DIY Sensory Table that looks like a Manger

  This past summer our church adopted a new curriculum and completely (and permanently) transformed an entire wing of the church to look like Ancient Judea. It is incredible. Our small group was assigned the two and three-year old classroom…

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Hanging Alphabet Christmas Lights

Hanging Alphabet Christmas Lights

  This Alphabet Christmas Lights activity was lots of fun and extremely versatile. Plus, it was excellent practice for matching capital and lowercase letters! We used it as a bathtub activity (and my boys absolutely loved it)…but it could just…

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Let it Go! Let it Go! Let it Go!: A New Christmas Motto

  Christmas time is one of my absolute favorite times of the year. But I’ve got to be honest with you…I am sick and tired of feeling stressed and overwhelmed in the month of December. For the last couple of…

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Making Letters in Cranberry Sauce

Making Letters in Cranberry Sauce

  Are you a fan of cranberry sauce with your Thanksgiving meal? I’m not…but that doesn’t mean we can’t put this seasonal favorite to good use. Lots of people have tried making letters in shaving cream, but have you tried…

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Thanksgiving Sensory Tub for Preschoolers

Thanksgiving Sensory Tub for Preschoolers

  Thanksgiving will soon be here. Whether you are looking for sensory ideas for preschool or just want a fun activity for the little ones at your Thanksgiving celebration, this Thanksgiving Sensory Tub is sure to be a hit. The…

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