Quilt Craft for Kids Including a Paper Quilt Art Lesson This is the most adorable project to do as a literary connection to Grandma’s Purse. Grandma’s Purse is a picture book that tells the beautiful story about the connection between a little girl and her Grandma through the items in her purse. I found the book on Instagram when the author, Vanessa Brantley-Newton, shared that it was being recognized by …
DIY Lucky Charms Garland Free Printable Pattern Decorating for Saint Patrick’s Day is easy with this darling project that is perfect for kids or adults. The pattern that you can download and print for free is great to use with felt, construction paper and card stock too. Lucky, the leprechaun, has become such an iconic little guy filled with character and charisma. I am going to shar more about him …
Lucky Charms Cereal Bar Treats Making snacks and sweet treats for the holidays and season is always a good idea, especially with kids. This recipe is super easy and requires no cooking so is great to do at home and in a classroom too. These are fun to have for a party or to make and give to friends and co-workers. They make a great porch drop goody too, especially with …
Use these free printable notes to spread gratitude. Raising girls to be grateful and appreciative is part of Girl Scouts. There are so many times that people outside of the troop volunteer to help the girls learn and grow. Many adults share their gifts and talents with the girls to help them earn badges, earn journeys and become accomplished. As a lifelong Girl Scout myself, and currently a leader in …
Tons of Unicorn Crafts for Kids Here it is. A whole great big list of awesome magical projects and diys for children to make and create. I think that crafting with children is super important for so many reasons, both physically and emotionally. These ideas are perfect to make at home, at school and at club meetings too. From yarn and fabric to paper and glue, there is a fun …
Candy Bar Cupcakes From Box Mix Firstly, the super deep cupcake pan makes the most magical center area to fill with crushed candy. Second, they are delicious. Thirdly, they are festive and super fun. Baking up a batch of these is a great way to prep for a party, celebration or holiday event. Any candy bar can be used but my thought is – the more chocolate the better. For …
Free Shark Printable Tag and Activities This tag is ready for you to download, print and immediately add to a fun gift. The Ready to Hug giant shark stuffed animal from Fairfield World is a great gift to give for any occasion. I can’t wait to tell you all about him and why he is so special. But first, let’s look at the giant gift tag for the shark AND …
Here are the best ideas for Classroom Valentine’s Day Party! Valentine’s Day is always an exciting time in the schools. As a teacher and a mom (and even when I was a kid), prepping for and planning the Valentine’s Day party was super exciting. I decided to share the best Valentine’s Day Classroom Activities with you here in one place so you can pick and choose what works for you. …
DIY New Year’s Eve Hat Kid Craft The transition to a new year is such a good time to work with kids on their dreams and goals. It is an opportunity to celebrate the year that is coming to a close and also celebrate the vision of the new one to come. Including kids in the festivities of the holidays is a great way to connect as a family. It …
Print and use with kids to kick off a fabulous new year with these free printables! This FREE New Year’s Printable for Kids is a remake from a post I shared in 2013 for the upcoming year. Several of you have asked me to update it each year. Here it is! You can download it for FREE, print it then cut it up into cards. If you are wondering if …