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10 Elf on the Shelf Printables to Download

10 Elf on the Shelf Printables to Download

November 14, 2024 By Katie Chiavarone Leave a Comment

Here are 10 elf on the shelf printables to use this holiday season. From playing cards, letters, mini activity sheets, and more! The Elf on the Shelf is a fun holiday tradition that has gone far beyond having one of Santa’s little helpers pop up in various spots around the

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12 Elf on the Shelf Ideas

12 Elf on the Shelf Ideas

October 25, 2024 By Katie Chiavarone Leave a Comment

Here are 12 fun elf on the shelf ideas to add to your list. From a kissing booth, a minecraft elf and more, there is an idea for everyone. Children love having an elf on the shelf in their home. It can make for a really fun countdown to Christmas

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Candy Corn Sensory Bin

Candy Corn Sensory Bin

October 24, 2024 By Katie Chiavarone Leave a Comment

This sensory bin for kids uses candy corn and rice as a base for this fun fall sensory play. Children will love the bright colors, and while it might be discouraged, it’s technically edible for children who might sneak handfuls of their sensory play. This candy corn sensory bin encourages

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10 Thanksgiving Handprint Crafts

10 Thanksgiving Handprint Crafts

October 15, 2024 By Katie Chiavarone Leave a Comment

Thanksgiving is a time for family, traditions, and memories. Handprint crafts are the perfect way to capture all these by memorializing how small the kids once were. Bringing these back out year after year helps keep the family bonds strong. So why not make one of these 10 Thanksgiving handprint

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15 Easter Chick Crafts for Kids

15 Easter Chick Crafts for Kids

March 9, 2024 By Katie Chiavarone Leave a Comment

These Easter chick crafts for kids are just so adorable! Kids will love to create with these fun, holiday-themed ideas. Kids just love baby animals, and little baby chicks are just adorable and a great symbol of Spring. Celebrate Easter with kids through crafting and play, it’s such a great

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15+ Earth Day Crafts for Kids

15+ Earth Day Crafts for Kids

March 8, 2024 By Katie Chiavarone Leave a Comment

Here are over 15 Earth Day crafts to do with kids. Learn about the environment and how to protect the world around them through play. Celebrating Earth Day with kids is great because it’s an opportunity for them to learn about the importance of taking care of our planet. Earth

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St. Patrick’s Day Emotion Cut and Paste Printable Activity

St. Patrick’s Day Emotion Cut and Paste Printable Activity

January 23, 2024 By Katie Chiavarone Leave a Comment

This St. Patrick’s Day emotion cut and paste printable activity pack is a great way to help kids identify and express emotions through play. It is important for kids to learn about emotions for several reasons. Emotional intelligence leads to a better understanding of ones own emotions and aids in

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Valentine’s Day Charades Words

Valentine’s Day Charades Words

January 9, 2024 By Katie Chiavarone Leave a Comment

These Valentine’s Day charades words are the perfect inspiration to get everyone in the family laughing and moving together. So much family-friendly fun! Charades is such a fun family game that all ages can enjoy. These Valentine’s Day charades words are sure to inspire you and your family to play

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Printable Color by Number Valentine’s Day Cards for Kids

Printable Color by Number Valentine’s Day Cards for Kids

January 8, 2024 By Katie Chiavarone Leave a Comment

This is a set of color by number Valentine’s Day cards that children can gift to their friends. Attach them to a box of crayons or pencils! My kids love ‘color by number’. We have a handful of these printable on this site, and one of our most popular is

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Valentine’s Day Kindness Countdown Calendar: Free Printable

Valentine’s Day Kindness Countdown Calendar: Free Printable

January 7, 2024 By Katie Chiavarone Leave a Comment

This Valentine’s Day kindness countdown calendar is a printable full of prompts for kids to do acts of kindness leading up to Valentine’s Day. Valentine’s Day is such a fun day to celebrate with kids. It’s a great time to talk about love, especially in the form of friendship and

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What’s New:

  • 12 Snowman Crafts for Kids
  • 10 Elf on the Shelf Printables to Download
  • 12 Elf on the Shelf Ideas
  • Candy Corn Sensory Bin
  • Emotions Sensory Bag
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  • 15 Easter Chick Crafts for Kids
  • 15+ Earth Day Crafts for Kids
  • St. Patrick’s Day Emotion Cut and Paste Printable Activity
  • Valentine’s Day Charades Words
  • Printable Color by Number Valentine’s Day Cards for Kids
  • Valentine’s Day Kindness Countdown Calendar: Free Printable
  • Valentine’s Day Pixel Art Color by Number: Free Printables

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