Posted on November 17, 2022
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Its always a good time to show thankfulness and appreciation to others by giving, especially in a month where you celebrate “Thanks-Giving”. I have also included a list below for ages up to 6 with books that have the message of giving & thankfulness.… Continue Reading “THANKS & GIVING BINGO”
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Posted on November 16, 2022
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Who else is excited for Elf on the Shelf to come? Make a countdown until the big day he/she arrives! We are Elf on the Shelf crazy at our house. The anticipation of him coming has my daughter full of excitement. Instead of her… Continue Reading “ELF ON THE SHELF COUNTDOWN”
Category: Blog, ChristmasTags: Artist, AtHome, chain links, Christmas, countdown, counting, create, createathome, creating, DIYathome, Elf on the Shelf, Family Fun, FamilyFun, Free printable, Happy Creating!, holiday fun, imagination, kids, kidsactivities, KidsArt, kidsprintables, learnathome, learning, learningthroughplay, MATCreate, mother, numbers, playathome, playmatters, printables freeprintables, Scissor Skills, screentimealternatives, simplematerials, teacher
Posted on November 4, 2022
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When the leaves start to fall off the trees- it’s fall! . That also means it’s time to read the book Leaf Man by Lois Ehlert. A wonderful book about a pile of leaves that look like a man. Hence, the title “Leaf man”.… Continue Reading “LEAF MAN NATURE WALK & ACTIVITIES”
Category: BlogTags: Artist, AtHome, create, createathome, creating, DIYathome, FamilyFun, imagination, kids, kids art, kidsactivities, KidsArt, kidsprintables, Leaf craft, Leaf Man, leaf rubbings, leaf sorting, learnathome, learning, learningthroughplay, MATCreate, mother, nature hike, outdoor fun, playathome, playmatters, printables freeprintables, screentimealternatives, simplematerials, teacher
Posted on November 2, 2022
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Why let trick or treating be only one day? Take advantage of all the candy you have and trick or treat again and again. The fun doesn’t have to end. My daughter was so upset that Halloween was over and she couldn’t trick or… Continue Reading “POST HALLOWEEN TRICK OR TREAT”
Category: Blog, UncategorizedTags: Artist, AtHome, candy, create, createathome, creating, DIYathome, Family Fun, FamilyFun, Haloween, imagination, kids, kidsactivities, KidsArt, kidsprintables, knock knock, learnathome, learning, learningthroughplay, MATCreate, mother, playathome, playmatters, Post Halloween, printables freeprintables, screentimealternatives, simplematerials, stations, Stuffed animals, teacher, Trick or Treat
Posted on October 21, 2022
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Tic tac toe is a hit with kids of all ages! Win the game and you get to eat a piece of candy! Once the game is over everyone wins and gets to eat all of the candy! Great Halloween treat for little friends!… Continue Reading “HALLOWEEN TIC TAC TOE”
Category: Blog, HalloweenTags: Artist, AtHome, create, createathome, creating, DIYathome, dry erase markers, Family Fun, FamilyFun, free printables, Games, Halloween, Halloween candy, Halloween Treat, Halloween with Kids, holiday fun, imagination, kids, Kids & drawings, kidsactivities, KidsArt, kidsprintables, learnathome, learning, learningthroughplay, MAT Create, MATCreate, mother, Play-Doh, playathome, playmatters, printables freeprintables, screentimealternatives, simplematerials, teacher, tic tac toe
Posted on October 19, 2022
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Why buy window clings- when you can make your own? It’s a fun and inexpensive project with easily found materials. Soon your windows will be personalized by your kids. Materials: To Create: Ahead of time I printed out simple outlines of images my daughter… Continue Reading “HOMEMADE WINDOW CLINGS”
Category: BlogTags: Art at Home, Artist, AtHome, create, createathome, creating, DIYathome, FamilyFun, Fun & Educational, Halloween, Halloween with Kids, holiday fun, Homemade Window Clings, imagination, Jack-o-Lantern, Just add glue, kids, kidsactivities, KidsArt, kidsprintables, learnathome, learning, learningthroughplay, MATCreate, mother, playathome, playmatters, printables freeprintables, screentimealternatives, simplematerials, teacher
Posted on October 17, 2022
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Create little pumpkin rocks to decorate for halloween and/or to share with friends. Simple easy craft that kids love! How many silly, spooky, and happy faces can you draw? Materials: To Create: 1.) Find rocks by going on a rock hunt. Look for big… Continue Reading “DIY Pumpkin Rocks”
Category: BlogTags: Artist, AtHome, create, createathome, creating, decorate, DIYathome, Educational Kids Activities, FamilyFun, Halloween, Halloween craft, holiday fun, imagination, kids, kidsactivities, KidsArt, kidsprintables, learnathome, learning, learningthroughplay, MATCreate, mother, playathome, playmatters, printables freeprintables, pumpkin rocks, pumpkins, simplematerials, teacher
Posted on October 16, 2022
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Why only make a gingerbread house/candy cottage at Christmas time, when you can make one at other holidays too? This is a great family tradition to start and the whole family can participate. This activity reviews fine motor skills, patterns, color mixing (icing), story… Continue Reading “CANDY COTTAGE”
Category: BlogTags: Artist, AtHome, candy, create, createathome, creating, design, DIYathome, Family Fun, FamilyFun, fine motor, FunAtHome, gingerbread house, Halloween, Halloween with Kids, imagination, kids, Kids & The Arts, kidsactivities, KidsArt, kidsprintables, learnathome, learning, learningthroughplay, MATCreate, mother, playathome, playmatters, printables freeprintables, screentimealternatives, simplematerials, spooky, teacher
Posted on October 12, 2022
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Time to get festive! Make simple jack-o-lantern prints with an apple. Fun and cute craft to decorate your home or share with others! Materials: To Create: 1.) Cut apple. Begin by cutting an apple in half (down the center). Spread out orange paint on… Continue Reading “JACK-O-LANTERN PRINTS”
Category: BlogTags: apple stamper, Artist, AtHome, Celebrate, create, createathome, creating, DIYathome, family fun activity, FamilyFun, Halloween, Halloween with Kids, Holidays, imagination, Jack-o-Lantern, kids, kidsactivities, KidsArt, kidsprintables, learnathome, learning, learningthroughplay, MATCreate, mother, playathome, playmatters, printables freeprintables, pumpkins, screentimealternatives, simplematerials, teacher, tempera paint
Posted on October 7, 2022
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It’s almost Halloween- time to get spooky! Make a 2D haunted house with windows and a door. Open them to reveal your spooky creatures. Boo! This activity can be differentiated based on skill level (see options below). Great for ages 2+. Note: This project… Continue Reading “HAUNTED HOUSE PRINTABLE”
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