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DIY Santa Binoculars: A Kid’s Christmas Craft

DIY Santa Binoculars: A Kid’s Christmas Craft

October 24, 2018 By Katie Chiavarone Leave a Comment

These DIY Santa binoculars made from recycled toilet paper rolls are a great Christmas craft for kids to make. Easy and fun for kids.   The anticipation building up to Christmas is such a fun time. Kids just can’t wait for Santa to visit their house. We love to use

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Filed Under: Arts & Crafts, Christmas, Winter

9 Awesome Ways to Upcycle a Tire

9 Awesome Ways to Upcycle a Tire

September 1, 2018 By Katie Chiavarone Leave a Comment

These fun ways to epicycle a tire help kids learn the value of turning trash to treasure. From bike to car tires, these ideas are great for indoors or out. I only feel angry when I see waste. When I see people throwing away things we could use. — Mother

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Cupcake Liner Crafts for Kids

Cupcake Liner Crafts for Kids

August 1, 2018 By Katie Chiavarone Leave a Comment

Fifteen adorable cupcake liner crafts for kids to make. Take this inexpensive household material and turn it into something really fun.   There are so many fun ways to craft with kids! While process art is, in my opinion, is highly beneficial to the creative process, crafting with kids can

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Upcycled Kleenex Box for Box Top Collection – Be a Classroom Hero!

Upcycled Kleenex Box for Box Top Collection – Be a Classroom Hero!

July 31, 2018 By Katie Chiavarone Leave a Comment

  This upcycled Kleenex box serves as the perfect place to collect Box Tops at school. Great as a back to school classroom gift.  This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of Kleenex® Facial Tissue.   Back to school season is synonymous with shopping! Parents scramble to

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Free Color By Number Beach Printable

Free Color By Number Beach Printable

June 19, 2018 By Katie Chiavarone Leave a Comment

This free color by number beach printable has a fun theme for the summer. Color by number pages are great for early number and color recognition.   Summer boredom busters are must-haves in my house! We love down time in the summer, but sometimes, need a little something to whip

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Filed Under: Arts & Crafts, Elementary, Learn Through Play, Preschoolers

Indoor Camping Activities for Kids: Science, Sensory and Art

Indoor Camping Activities for Kids: Science, Sensory and Art

June 18, 2018 By Katie Chiavarone 1 Comment

These indoor camping activities for kids are excellent for pretend play or for prepping kids for outdoor camping through play.  We have so much fun setting up indoor camping activities and using the theme for pretend play, crafting and games. Here is a list of some of our favorite activities that

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Free Printable Unicorn Bookmarks Kids Can Color

Free Printable Unicorn Bookmarks Kids Can Color

June 6, 2018 By Katie Chiavarone Leave a Comment

These printable unicorn bookmarks are perfect to use with little readers! They are funny and cute, perfect for all ages. New bookmarks make reading exciting and fun for many kids! The best part about printable bookmarks is that you can swap them out easily without paying a ton of money. These

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Toddler-Made Gifts for Dad: Perfect for any Occasion

Toddler-Made Gifts for Dad: Perfect for any Occasion

May 14, 2018 By Katie Chiavarone Leave a Comment

If you’re looking for fun toddler-made gifts for Dad either for Father’s Day, birthdays, or any other occasion,look no further! Here is a list of really fun and simple crafts and activities that your littlest ones can make with love for their Dad. Plus, crafting and creating provides some really great bonding

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Wooden Superhero Peg Dolls: Simple DIY Toys

Wooden Superhero Peg Dolls: Simple DIY Toys

May 8, 2018 By Katie Chiavarone Leave a Comment

These superhero peg dolls are the perfect DIY toy or homemade gift for kids. A simple tutorial for Spiderman, Superman, Batman and Robin.   My littlest one LOVES superheroes. Almost as much as I LOVE wooden toys. When shopping around for some wooden superheroes, I couldn’t quite find exactly what

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Colorful Butterfly and Watercolor Black Glue Craft for Kids

Colorful Butterfly and Watercolor Black Glue Craft for Kids

May 2, 2018 By Katie Chiavarone Leave a Comment

This colorful butterfly black glue craft uses black glue to trace a printable template, and watercolors to fill it in. Easy for toddlers or ‘big’ kids!    Crafting with kids is such a fun way to bond and connect while having fun and creating something beautiful! As always, crafting is

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