We have Mr. Popper’s Penguins lined up to read this week as part of our winter homeschool unit, so a penguin heart craft was the perfect way to kick off the fun. This penguin is easy to make and can be used with Valentine’s Day celebrations (thank you heart belly and feet!) or as an extension activity to your penguin lessons. Penguin Heart…
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Today’s candy cane craft is great for improving fine motor skills and ties in with patterning lessons in the classroom. Enjoy! Beaded Candy Canes BEADED CANDY CANE ORNAMENTS Ages: 4+ (with adult supervision) Time: 10 minutes Materials Needed: White pipe cleaner Red and white beads Glue Scissors Directions: Hold the pipe cleaner about 2/3rds of the way from one end. Using the…
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We are kicking off the 25 Days of Quick Kids’ Christmas Ornaments today with one of our favorite easy and adorable crafts. This Baby Sock Snowman Ornament is quick to make, and requires only a few easy-to-find materials. So, set aside 15 minutes and get crafting with your kids! Baby Sock Snowman Ornament Ages: 3+ (with adult supervision) Time: 15 minutes…
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Ever since, the talk has been about snowballs and snowmen and when we might have enough snow to make them. Since we live in an area that will either get rain all winter or 3 million feet of snow (okay, slight exaggeration), my children have learned not to get too excited when the forecast calls for snow. Thankfully, we had the supplies…
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Break out your never ending supply of toilet paper tubes, some construction paper, and glue and your kids are ready to go. Display the completed butterflies on the fireplace mantle or run a string through them and hang them from the curtain rods or chandelier. Kid decorating at its best! Cardboard Tube Butterflies Ages: 4+ (with adult supervision) Time: 20 minutes …
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