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Valentine’s Day Tic-Tac-Toe Foam Busy Bag

Valentine’s Day Tic-Tac-Toe Foam Busy Bag

January 23, 2018 By Katie Chiavarone Leave a Comment

This craft foam busy bag is a really fun boredom buster for kids, and great to throw in the purse or diaper bag on the go. A fun Valentine’s Day themed tic-tac-toe game to play together! *This post contains affiliate links.   Valentine’s Day Tic-Tac-Toe Foam Busy Bag Play a

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Filed Under: Arts & Crafts, Holidays, Valentine's Day Tagged With: busy bag, diy game, tic tac toe

Conversation Heart Painted Rocks

Conversation Heart Painted Rocks

January 15, 2018 By Katie Chiavarone Leave a Comment

These conversation heart painted rocks take a spin on a classic Valentine’s Day treat. Kids can play with or exchange these heart painted rocks!   When I think of Valentine’s Day and my childhood, conversation hearts always come to mind. I love to find fun arts & crafts that I can do

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Filed Under: Arts & Crafts, Holidays, Valentine's Day Tagged With: painted rocks

3 Ingredient Snow Paint

3 Ingredient Snow Paint

January 15, 2018 By Katie Chiavarone 3 Comments

For this week’s Weekly Virtual Book Club for Kids, we are reading The Snowy Day. This is one of our favorites to read each Winter as we live in a snowy part of the U.S.!  There are so many fun ways to play and learn in the snow, and making

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Filed Under: Arts & Crafts, Outdoors, Winter

Marbled Hearts: Process Art for Kids

Marbled Hearts: Process Art for Kids

January 8, 2018 By Katie Chiavarone 1 Comment

These marbled hearts are such a fun process art project for kids! Using shaving cream, paint and paper doilies, these are simple for all ages.   These marbled Valentine hearts are such a fun art project for kids! They can be used for a number of different things such as

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Filed Under: Arts & Crafts, Holidays, Preschool Arts& Crafts, Toddler Arts & Crafts, Valentine's Day

DIY Mason Jar Snow Globe Tutorial

DIY Mason Jar Snow Globe Tutorial

January 2, 2018 By Katie Chiavarone Leave a Comment

I have found the perfect craft to squeeze in this Winter! You will absolutely love creating these super easy and festive mason jar snow globes with the kids in your life. This step-by-step guide from Shutterfly breaks this craft down into seven simple steps, making it the perfect craft to

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Filed Under: Arts & Crafts, Christmas, Holidays

3 Little Pigs Story Stones

3 Little Pigs Story Stones

December 18, 2017 By Katie Chiavarone Leave a Comment

These 3 Little Pigs story stones are perfect for re-telling and reading comprehension. Using flat rocks and paint pens, these are simple to make! Story stones are an excellent tool to help with reading comprehension. Using story stones allows for kids to re-tell a story, a very important component in

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Scented Snowman Sock Buddy

Scented Snowman Sock Buddy

December 14, 2017 By Katie Chiavarone Leave a Comment

Sock buddies are excellent homemade toys that provide fun and comfort to kids. They have a nice squishy feel and are slightly weighted making them excellent as a calm down tool or to fill a sensory need. This snowman sock buddy is perfect for the Winter and simple to make!

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Filed Under: Arts & Crafts, Christmas, Holidays, Learn Through Play, Mess-Free Sensory Play, Preschool Arts& Crafts, Preschoolers, Sensory, Toddler Arts & Crafts, Toddlers, Uncategorized, Winter

DIY Stained Glass Nativity Ornament

DIY Stained Glass Nativity Ornament

December 13, 2017 By Katie Chiavarone Leave a Comment

This stained glass nativity ornament is awesome for big kids to complete on their own, or for toddlers as their make the mosaic themselves.   DIY ornaments make excellent keepsake crafts or gifts! This stained glass nativity ornament is awesome for big kids to complete independently, or great for toddlers as their

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Filed Under: Arts & Crafts, Christmas, Holidays, Printables

DIY Candy Cane Reindeer Christmas Ornament

DIY Candy Cane Reindeer Christmas Ornament

December 9, 2017 By Katie Chiavarone Leave a Comment

This adorable little reindeer Christmas ornament is made from plastic candy canes and twine! Check out what you need below, and watch the video tutorial for instructions.   DIY Reindeer Christmas Ornament We love a good DIY ornament. It’s always fun to pull out the ornament box each year and

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Christmas Canvas Art with Printable Handprint and Footprint Kids Art

Christmas Canvas Art with Printable Handprint and Footprint Kids Art

November 22, 2017 By Katie Chiavarone Leave a Comment

While from a purely kids’ experience standpoint, I really value and prefer process art. But, handprint and footprint art have a special place in my heart for selfish reasons. They make such adorable DIY keepsakes and gifts, especially for the holidays! These Christmas canvas art wall hangings are perfect for

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Filed Under: Arts & Crafts, Christmas, Holidays

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