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Christmas Countdown Dollar Store Craft

Christmas Countdown Dollar Store Craft

November 18, 2020 By Katie Chiavarone Leave a Comment

This Christmas countdown dollar store craft is so adorable after giving a baking sheet a spray paint makeover. It’s so easy to make and perfect for kids. Counting down to anything is a great way to build anticipation with kids but also helps them make sense of the amount of

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Filed Under: Arts & Crafts, Christmas

Winter Color by Number Printables

Winter Color by Number Printables

November 9, 2020 By Katie Chiavarone Leave a Comment

This free winter color by number printable is a great way to have a super fun indoor activity for the kids! It also helps them with their number skills, too. Don’t let the cold weather give the kids the blues this winter! These fun Winter Color By Number Printables are

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Filed Under: Arts & Crafts, Printables, Winter

Pumpkin Salt Painting: Simple Fall Art Project for Kids

Pumpkin Salt Painting: Simple Fall Art Project for Kids

October 13, 2020 By Katie Chiavarone Leave a Comment

This pumpkin salt painting activity uses glue, salt and watercolors to create a fun 3D art project for the fall. Salt painting is such a great process art project for toddlers and preschoolers. It seems like magic as the paint spreads along the salt. This pumpkin salt painting is a

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Filed Under: Arts & Crafts, Fall, Halloween, Preschool Arts& Crafts, Thanksgiving, Toddler Arts & Crafts

Apple Sensory Bag with Paint

September 23, 2020 By Katie Chiavarone Leave a Comment

This apple sensory bag painting activity is a great fall project that babies and toddlers can enjoy. Add some paint to a bag and play on the table!  Making a fall sensory bag can be a great way to involve young children in learning about the season. This apple sensory

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Filed Under: Arts & Crafts, Fall, Mess-Free Sensory Play, Sensory

Fall Crafts for 2 Year Olds to Make

Fall Crafts for 2 Year Olds to Make

August 7, 2020 By Katie Chiavarone Leave a Comment

Children love making kids crafts. It’s such a great way to really allow them to get creative and express their imagination. Plus, crafting is great fine motor work! These Fall crafts for 2 year olds to make are great as children start to emerge from the baby phase and enjoy

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Filed Under: Arts & Crafts, Fall, Toddler Arts & Crafts

Lego Parachute Craft for Kids

Lego Parachute Craft for Kids

July 8, 2020 By Katie Chiavarone Leave a Comment

This lego parachute craft is a STEM activity that will get kids thinking about how they can use a coffee filter to float a lego figure! Then, test and build their design. We love crafts that combine a bit of science! This lego parachute craft is a great one for

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Filed Under: Arts & Crafts, science

Paper Flower Card with Printable Flowers

Paper Flower Card with Printable Flowers

July 6, 2020 By Katie Chiavarone Leave a Comment

This paper flower card is a beautiful handmade gift that children will love to make for loved ones. Simply print the flower template, then cut and paste.  This is such a fun cut and paste craft that looks beautiful and handmade. A paper flower card with printable flowers that children

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Paper Flower Wreath with a Paper Plate

Paper Flower Wreath with a Paper Plate

July 3, 2020 By Katie Chiavarone Leave a Comment

Make this paper flower wreath from recycled crepe paper and a paper plate. Print the free template to easily make petals and leaves! Crafting with kids is such a fun way to encourage children to use their imagination and fine motor skills. During the summer, it can be a great

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Penny Spinner STEM Challenge

Penny Spinner STEM Challenge

June 25, 2020 By Katie Chiavarone Leave a Comment

This penny spinner STEM challenge will encourage children to use their imagination and creativity to see how to make a paper plate spin! We love STEM challenges in our house. I enjoy providing the children with a ‘what if’ or ‘how could we’, and then seeing where their imagination and

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Filed Under: Arts & Crafts, science

Firework Watching Binocular Craft with Recycled Toilet Paper Rolls

Firework Watching Binocular Craft with Recycled Toilet Paper Rolls

June 23, 2020 By Katie Chiavarone Leave a Comment

This Firework Watching Binocular Craft with Recycled Toilet Paper Rolls are perfect for making certain the kids have a great view for the upcoming fireworks show!  It’s no secret that the fireworks on the 4th of July are the best part of the day! And sometimes, the kids just feel as

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Filed Under: Arts & Crafts, Memorial Day/4th of July

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