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Egg Carton Bats Halloween Craft

Egg Carton Bats Halloween Craft

September 21, 2023 By Katie Chiavarone Leave a Comment

Egg carton crafts are great for turning recyclables into fun activities for kids. Toddlers and older children will love to make these egg carton bats as a fun Halloween craft or seasonal project.  Egg Carton Bats We eat a lot of the eggs in our house, and egg cartons are always

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10 Thankful Crafts for Kids

10 Thankful Crafts for Kids

September 21, 2023 By Katie Chiavarone Leave a Comment

These thankful crafts for kids will help instill an attitude of gratitude in kids while having fun. Talking about gratitude with kids is important and essential to truly being thankful for all we have. It can be easy to take for granted all that we possess but through reflection we

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Egg Carton Spiders Halloween Craft

Egg Carton Spiders Halloween Craft

September 19, 2023 By Katie Chiavarone Leave a Comment

Egg carton crafts are great for turning recyclables into fun activities for kids. Toddlers and older children will love to make these egg carton spiders as a fun Halloween craft or seasonal project.  Egg Carton Spiders We eat a lot of the eggs in our house, and egg cartons are

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14 Spider Crafts for Toddlers

14 Spider Crafts for Toddlers

September 19, 2023 By Katie Chiavarone Leave a Comment

These spider crafts for toddlers are fun and festive ways to practice fine motor skills and celebrate the season. Crafting with toddlers allows for so many learning-through-play opportunities. When crafting with young kids, try to focus less on the finished craft and about the process instead. The craft might not

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10+ Parts of a Pumpkin Activities

10+ Parts of a Pumpkin Activities

August 28, 2023 By Katie Chiavarone Leave a Comment

Exploring pumpkins is such a great way to celebrate Fall with kids. These parts of a pumpkin activities will help children learn about pumpkins through crafts, worksheets and sensory play.  I love taking my kids to the pumpkin patch in the fall. Seeing the field full of orange blobs just

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Filed Under: Arts & Crafts, Fall, Halloween, Learn Through Play, Preschoolers, Toddlers

St. Patrick’s Day Scavenger Hunt Printable

St. Patrick’s Day Scavenger Hunt Printable

March 15, 2021 By Katie Chiavarone Leave a Comment

This St. Patrick’s Day scavenger hunt is great for passing time with little ones. It can also help them with mindfulness and awareness and they pay more attention to their surroundings and to detail. Printable games allow for quick and easy fun, and this St. Patrick’s Day scavenger hunt printable is

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St. Patrick’s Day Printable Favor Toppers

St. Patrick’s Day Printable Favor Toppers

March 12, 2021 By Katie Chiavarone Leave a Comment

These St. Patrick’s Day printable favor toppers are great for goody bags, class treats, or as scavenger hunt gift bag toppers. Just print and attach!  This printable packet includes St. Patrick’s Day printable favor toppers and cupcake toppers. They are perfect for adding to a preschool class goody bag, to

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Printable Valentine’s Day Lunchbox Jokes

Printable Valentine’s Day Lunchbox Jokes

February 9, 2021 By Katie Chiavarone Leave a Comment

These printable Valentine’s Day lunchbox jokes are great for kids. Use them at home or in a school lunchbox as a fun way to connect with your kids. Pack a little something special in your child’s lunchbox leading up to Valentine’s Day. If your child eats lunch at home, place

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Valentine’s Day Color by Number Printables

Valentine’s Day Color by Number Printables

February 8, 2021 By Katie Chiavarone Leave a Comment

This free Valentine’s Day 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. Here is one more way to celebrate love with kids this month! These fun Valentine’s Day Color By Number

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Printable Christmas Puzzles for Toddlers

Printable Christmas Puzzles for Toddlers

December 21, 2020 By Katie Chiavarone Leave a Comment

These printable Christmas puzzles are great for toddlers and preschoolers. Included are 3 simple 9 piece puzzles free to print and play with.  Finding Christmas activities for toddlers to do too can be difficult. They will love to get involved in the festivities by completing these simple printable Christmas puzzles.

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