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FATHER’S DAY – HANDPRINT TREE

Who doesn’t love a child’s handprints? It’s amazing how fast they grow. Cherish their little hands by using them in this keepsake. Materials: paper plates tempera paint (washable) tree template cardstock paper marker/pen (to sign child’s name) To Make: Place tempera paint on paper… Continue Reading “FATHER’S DAY – HANDPRINT TREE”

HOMEMADE BIRDSEED ORNAMENTS

Celebrate Earth Day (April 22nd) by feeding the birds! Make these simple quick birdseed ornaments from two ingredients- gelatin & birdseed. Then let the birds enjoy a tasty snack! To make: 1.) Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Place cookie cutters on top.… Continue Reading “HOMEMADE BIRDSEED ORNAMENTS”

ROCK FLOWERS

Add a pop of color to your garden in the fall or spring before all of your flowers bloom. These rock flowers are super easy! This summer my daughter and I made a flower garden. She is obsessed with flowers and picking them- so… Continue Reading “ROCK FLOWERS”

MOTHER’S DAY EXPLOSION CARD

Materials: Card templates (Mom/Grandma/Blank) colored cardstock (2 different colors) printer scissors glue markers/colored pencils/crayons To Make: 1.) Print out the templates. Use two different colors of cardstock (example is done with red/pink cardstock). 2.) Cut out card template and 5 hearts. For both, cut… Continue Reading “MOTHER’S DAY EXPLOSION CARD”

BUNNY PEEP EXPERIMENTS

Anyone else give in when their kids begged you to buy Peep Marshmallows? Try out these engaging sugar free STEM experiments. Once complete, have a bunny peep as a reward. Materials: Bunny Peep Marshmallows (at least a 4 pack) Experiment Handout Peep in Disguise… Continue Reading “BUNNY PEEP EXPERIMENTS”

Jelly Bean Activities

Before you eat all of those jelly beans- have some fun! Kids love using manipulatives they can eat once done. These activities are free and only a few materials needed for a few hours of educational entertainment. Materials: Jelly beans Jelly Bean Activities Handout… Continue Reading “Jelly Bean Activities”

PEEP VILLAGE

You know Easter is coming when you see the Peep Marshmallows on the shelf. They aren’t just for eating! Every Peep needs a house and friends to be with. Create a little Peep village! We’ve always done this project before Easter, but after would… Continue Reading “PEEP VILLAGE”

EASTER BASKET IDEAS

Easter will be here in no time! What should you put in their baskets? To avoid a sugar high, below are some non candy ideas. These toys won’t end up at the bottom of the toy bin & the activities provide hours of entertainment!… Continue Reading “EASTER BASKET IDEAS”

ST. PATRICK’S DAY TREAT BAG

Be a little Leprechaun and surprise your friends or family with a sweet St. Patrick’s Day gift. The Skittles represent a rainbow and Rolos are the gold at the end of the rainbow. To Make: 1.) Go shopping- get rolos (gold), mini skittles (rainbow),… Continue Reading “ST. PATRICK’S DAY TREAT BAG”

LUCKY TEACHER GIFT

Surprise your teacher with a little treat for St.Patrick’s Day! Let them know your family feels lucky for all they do for your child. In our house we have been doing this for the last few years. Its’ a nice surprise because my daughter’s… Continue Reading “LUCKY TEACHER GIFT”