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Pumpkin Salt Painting: Simple Fall Art Project for Kids

Pumpkin Salt Painting: Simple Fall Art Project for Kids

October 13, 2020 By Katie Chiavarone Leave a Comment

This pumpkin salt painting activity uses glue, salt and watercolors to create a fun 3D art project for the fall. Salt painting is such a great process art project for toddlers and preschoolers. It seems like magic as the paint spreads along the salt. This pumpkin salt painting is a

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Filed Under: Arts & Crafts, Fall, Halloween, Preschool Arts& Crafts, Thanksgiving, Toddler Arts & Crafts

Would You Rather Halloween Printable Game

Would You Rather Halloween Printable Game

October 5, 2020 By Katie Chiavarone Leave a Comment

You’re going to love this Would You Rather Halloween Printable Game! It’s a fun way to get the kids talking and excited about Halloween, great for a party.  This Would You Rather Halloween Printable Game is so much fun to play! The kids will love being asked if they’d rather “do

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Halloween Candy Game: Candy Swap Printable Dice Game

Halloween Candy Game: Candy Swap Printable Dice Game

October 1, 2020 By Katie Chiavarone Leave a Comment

Dice games can be played to boost math skills and add in some extra practice with numbers. This fun Halloween candy game is a dice game that can be played at a Halloween party or among family members after a night of trick or treating. What a fun Halloween activity

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Filed Under: Family Games, Halloween, Printables

Jack o Lantern I Spy Printable

Jack o Lantern I Spy Printable

September 30, 2020 By Katie Chiavarone Leave a Comment

This jack o lantern I spy printable is a fun activity for a Halloween party or as an October boredom buster. Kids can decipher and count the various faces.  Finding any little activity that I can quickly take out to keep the kids busy is always a win in my

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Halloween Scavenger Hunt Printable

Halloween Scavenger Hunt Printable

September 22, 2020 By Katie Chiavarone Leave a Comment

This Halloween 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 Halloween scavenger hunt printable is great to use

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Printable Halloween Bingo Game

Printable Halloween Bingo Game

September 21, 2020 By Katie Chiavarone Leave a Comment

This Halloween Bingo Game is a great printable BINGO game that will get everyone excited about the Halloween holiday. Print this simple bingo template for free and watch as they have some “spooky” fun playing this silly bingo game!  We are huge fans of Halloween so we can never have

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Build a Monster Playdough Mats to Print

Build a Monster Playdough Mats to Print

October 29, 2019 By Katie Chiavarone Leave a Comment

These monster playdough mats encourage creativity and sensory play. Simply print, laminate and assemble. Great for a Halloween party or busy bag. We love using playdough mats for sensory play, as busy bags, and for party treats! These build a monster playdough mats are perfect for any time of the

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Filed Under: Halloween, Printables, Sensory

Halloween Pool Noodle Craft: Spider, Bat & Jack o’ Lantern

Halloween Pool Noodle Craft: Spider, Bat & Jack o’ Lantern

October 9, 2019 By Katie Chiavarone Leave a Comment

This Halloween pool noodle craft turns Dollar Store pool noodles into a spider, a bat, and a jack o’ lantern. A fun Halloween craft for kids! Making seasonal crafts with kids is such a fun way to bond as a family and get into the holiday spirit. While my feelings

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Printable Halloween Bunting Craft for Kids to Color

Printable Halloween Bunting Craft for Kids to Color

October 8, 2019 By Katie Chiavarone Leave a Comment

This printable halloween bunting craft includes 8 pages that kids can color to create their own Halloween decor. Great for the classroom or at home.  This printable Halloween bunting craft is a great boredom buster or after-school activity for big kids, or perfect for toddler quiet time. Kids can color

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Halloween Printable Bookmarks for Kids

Halloween Printable Bookmarks for Kids

October 7, 2019 By Katie Chiavarone Leave a Comment

These Halloween printable bookmarks for kids are simple and fun! Everyone knows that reading is an important part of childhood, and these bookmarks make a fun addition to your books!  Having a bunch of printable bookmarks on hand is always a good idea. We tend to have books in our

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