FAIRY TALES THEME ACTIVITIES FOR PRESCHOOL The 3 Little Pigs on the Sticky Table Fairy tales are stories with imaginary characters that usually have a teachable lesson. Read the story of The 3 Little Pigs to the children. Role play with the children to help them understand the morals/values embedded in the fairy tale. The underlying message behind The 3 Little Pigs – those who work … [Read more...] about Fairy Tales Theme for #Preschool
Dreamcatcher Crafts for Kids: No More Bad Dreams!
Kids are often afraid of the dark and sometimes have bad dreams. The Wikki Stix dreamcatcher craft for kids is a tangible way to help ease bedtime anxieties! Dreamcatchers are an ancient Chippewa tradition. Legend says that since dreams never end, the dreamcatcher will hold all bad dreams and release only the good ones. When hung over a child's bed at night, the dreamcatchers are a tangible … [Read more...] about Dreamcatcher Crafts for Kids: No More Bad Dreams!
EASY Patriotic Cardboard Tube Bracelet or Band Craft for Kids!
CARDBOARD TUBE BRACELET and BANDS CRAFT for KIDS! The Patriotic Bracelet Craft is an EASY project for any Patriotic holiday! If you reside outside of the United States, the bracelets can be customized with any colors and decorations desired. The bands are not only fun to make, but even young children can create (almost) independently! Materials needed: Acrylic or Tempera Paint, Empty … [Read more...] about EASY Patriotic Cardboard Tube Bracelet or Band Craft for Kids!
Patriotic Monster Cookie Recipe
There are few things in our family that hold memories of cookouts and holiday celebrations more than MONSTER COOKIES. Each holiday, my grandmother would make cookies, put them in a shoe box, and hand-deliver to all the kids (young or old). My grandmother is no longer with us, but her cookie tradition lives on. The recipe below makes a LOT of cookies! It's perfect for the 4th of July (or ANY … [Read more...] about Patriotic Monster Cookie Recipe
101 Kids Activities that are the BESTEST, FUNNIEST Ever! #PLAY #Parents
Holly Homer and Rachel Miller of the Kids Activities Blog have done it again! Not only have they created a website that is chock full of great ideas for kids, but TODAY they launch their book: 101 kids activities THAT ARE THE BESTEST, FUNNIEST, EVER! The suggested activities come with easy to set-up instructions and colorful photos to make playful learning FUN! The book is a must-have for any … [Read more...] about 101 Kids Activities that are the BESTEST, FUNNIEST Ever! #PLAY #Parents
Ocean & Beach Theme Playful Learning for Preschool: Message in a Bottle Craft
What are some items your kids might find on a beach by the ocean? Brainstorm with your children and you will find an interesting array of answers! Sometimes bottles wash up on the beach with notes inside! As recently as 2012, the oldest message in a bottle was found! In 1914, a scientist from Scotland threw 1,890 bottles into the ocean to test the undercurrents in the seas. In 2012, one of … [Read more...] about Ocean & Beach Theme Playful Learning for Preschool: Message in a Bottle Craft