Create a Hand Lettered Christmas Tree

Six day to go…and then it is CHRISTMAS!  Here is a fabulous last minute gift that you can create for your family or friends.  This hand lettered family Christmas tree can be done with print, cursive or even digitally then colored with whatever you love most.  I love this because it is a creation that expresses the love we have in our blended family!  Here are the directions to create …

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Free Christmas Preschool Printables

Free Christmas Preschool Printables These How Many?Free Christmas Preschool Printables are great for using in the classroom and at home.  They can be used in a variety of ways to teach academic skills.  The How Many? free holiday printables are also great for crafting and creating. I am excited to share them with you and can’t wait to see what you create using them. Ways to use the Free Christmas …

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Elmers Glue Turkey Decoration

Glue art is always a hit with kids.  This Elmers Glue turkey decoration is super fun and festive. You will need: Elmers Glue Watercolor Paper Watercolor Paints Brushes The trick is to doodle your turkey with glue several hours before painting.  If you are in need of doodle support, you can trace your hand.  The glue has to be dry for it to work. Watercolors work the best for filling …

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Homemade Butterbeer Recipe

Homemade Butterbeer Recipe

Make your own batch of homemade butterbeer! This crazy delicious homemade butterbeer recipe is the perfect drink for all of your Harry Potter celebrations and events! Whether you are gathering to watch the movies, make crafts or doing anything else magical, this recipe is sure to be a hiy. We did it!  We whipped up (literally) some homemade butterbeer!  The girls wanted to try it before we get to The …

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Classrooms With Felt

I love it so much when my worlds collide in a bright and cheerful way that has a positive effect on education.  The Classrooms With Felt collection of projects does just this.  I am a member of the Kunin Group Dream Team and decided to take that role a step outside the box by creating a campaign that demonstrates how fabulous felt is as a material/tool in the primary classroom. …

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Monster Fun and Learning for Kids

Some kids love monsters and others are scared out of their minds of just the thought.  Here is some monster fun and learning for kids. M is for monster.  This we know but little kids do not necessarily so we teach them.  I doodled up a little printable that you can use with kids that allows them to design their own monster.  You can grab it FREE right here. I …

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DIY Playing Card Casino Night Wreath

This weekend is the weekend of a neighborhood ADULT SOCIAL party…as in all grown ups and no kiddos.  YAY!  The social committee asked if I would help with some of the decorations.  Ummmmm, of course!  I started with the front door wreath using my awesome supplies from Flora Craft and Make It Fun, along with giant playing cards.  Check it out…it is my DIY playing card casino night wreath. It …

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