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25+ Rainbow Crafts and Activities for Learning and Fun

25+ Rainbow Crafts and Activities for Learning and Fun

January 26, 2016 By Katie Chiavarone 3 Comments

What better way to celebrate is there than with making some adorable rainbow crafts! Talking about rainbows is such a great way to help little ones learn their colors.   Engaging kids in something fun really helps create those lasting connections. For kids who already know their colors, discuss the order of

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Filed Under: Arts & Crafts, Learn Through Play, Preschool Arts& Crafts, Toddler Arts & Crafts, Uncategorized Tagged With: Colors, fun, Homeschool, kids activities, preschool, rainbows, spring, st patricks day, toddlers

25+ Simple Indoor Kids Activities for Rainy Day Fun

25+ Simple Indoor Kids Activities for Rainy Day Fun

January 26, 2016 By Katie Chiavarone 9 Comments

I am all for getting outside in pretty much ANY weather….with that said, we have some REALLY cold days here on the East Coast and definitely need to find some fun (and easy) ways to stay busy indoors. These indoor kids activities use simple household materials and a bit of imagination

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Filed Under: Arts & Crafts, Babies, Elementary, Learn Through Play, Mess-Free Sensory Play, Preschool Arts& Crafts, Preschool Science, Preschoolers, science, Sensory, Toddler Arts & Crafts, Toddler Science, Toddlers Tagged With: activities, indoor activities, indoors, kids, learn through play, preschoolers, rainy day, stay at home mom, toddlers

Homemade Puff Paint from Pantry Items 

Homemade Puff Paint from Pantry Items 

December 10, 2015 By Katie Chiavarone 2 Comments

Christmas is quickly approaching which means time off from school and spent at home with the family…this can leave a lot of moms with that overwhelming of feeling of “how do I keep them busy and entertained??”, especially once Christmas is over, and you have those few days before the New

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3 Christmas Footprint Art Templates: Free Printables

3 Christmas Footprint Art Templates: Free Printables

December 1, 2015 By Katie Chiavarone 4 Comments

Handprint and footprint art is super popular, because let’s face it, we all love to see those cute squishy little baby and toddler feet and hands. There is something about them that is just so adorable. Not only are these way too cute, but they make for perfect Grandparent’s gifts

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Filed Under: Arts & Crafts, Christmas, Holidays Tagged With: christmas, footprint art, free, holiday decor, homemade gift, printable, template

Raisin Box Turkeys: A Thanksgiving Treat for Kids

Raisin Box Turkeys: A Thanksgiving Treat for Kids

November 23, 2015 By Katie Chiavarone 1 Comment

This fun Thanksgiving treat for kids transforms mini raisin boxes into turkeys! A craft and party treat all in one fun kids activity.   What a fun way to bring a healthy snack to a preschool Thanksgiving feast! These raisin box turkeys are simple to make and fun to eat,

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Filed Under: Arts & Crafts, Fall, Holidays, Preschool Arts& Crafts, Thanksgiving, Toddler Arts & Crafts, Uncategorized Tagged With: kids party, kids snacks, raisins, thanksgiving, thanksgiving treat, turkeys

5 Christmas Handprint Art Printables: For Gifting, Decor, or FUN!

5 Christmas Handprint Art Printables: For Gifting, Decor, or FUN!

November 15, 2015 By Katie Chiavarone 13 Comments

These Christmas handprint art templates are perfect for making homemade cards or artwork. Kids will have so much fun making these!   I love a good Christmas handprint art project! They made adorable gifts or holiday decor, and best of all, kids LOVE making them. In fact, they may so

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Filed Under: Arts & Crafts, Christmas, Holidays, Uncategorized Tagged With: christmas, fingerprint, free, handprint, handprint art, kids activity, printable

9 Ways to Complete Worksheets WITHOUT a Pencil! FREE Christmas Printables

9 Ways to Complete Worksheets WITHOUT a Pencil! FREE Christmas Printables

November 10, 2015 By Katie Chiavarone 4 Comments

   Are you anti-worksheets for preschoolers? I am a HUGE believer in learning through play and tend to stay away from traditional worksheets. That said, I like to take their content and use the worksheets in a number of creative ways without a pencil! I attempt to find ways that

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DIY Gratitude Jar: Upcycled, Kid-Made & SIMPLE

DIY Gratitude Jar: Upcycled, Kid-Made & SIMPLE

November 3, 2015 By Katie Chiavarone 1 Comment

  This gratitude jar is incredibly simple to make at home! My kids love doing anything that requires glue and a paintbrush, so this was right up our alley. We are doing a month of gratitude, where I have come up with a series of daily activities to encourage gratitude and kindness

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Filed Under: Arts & Crafts, Gentle Parenting, Holidays, Parenting, Preschool Arts& Crafts, Thanksgiving, Uncategorized Tagged With: gratitude, Homemade, kid made, mason jar, november, tissue paper, upcycled

Feeding Frankenstein: Upcycled Halloween Craft

Feeding Frankenstein: Upcycled Halloween Craft

October 12, 2015 By Katie Chiavarone 6 Comments

We love upcycling toilet paper rolls! This simple feeding Frankenstein craft can be used a number of ways. They make cute indoor Halloween decorations, or can encourage fine motor practice and counting. We used them for all of the above! Check out how below. Frankenstein Craft What you Need:  

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Filed Under: Arts & Crafts, Halloween, Holidays, Learn Through Play, Preschool Arts& Crafts, Preschoolers, Toddler Arts & Crafts, Toddlers, Uncategorized Tagged With: counting, fine motor, frankenstein, game, Halloween, Homemade, toilet paper roll, upcycling

Spin Art Apple Bunting!! DIY Festive Fall Decor

Spin Art Apple Bunting!! DIY Festive Fall Decor

October 7, 2015 By Katie Chiavarone Leave a Comment

We love to eat apples, drink apple cider, pick apples, and make apple arts and crafts in the fall. Basically before we go pumpkin crazy…we go apple crazy. This spin art apple bunting is both easy and fun for kids to make. My kids love to proudly display their artwork

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Filed Under: Arts & Crafts, Fall, Preschool Arts& Crafts, Toddler Arts & Crafts Tagged With: apple, arts & crafts, bunting, diy, fall, Homemade, spin art

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