Oh how I love to use the children’s fingerprints and hand prints to create in the classroom! This particular creation is one of my favorite Christmas gifts for kids to make their parents. It’s a simple frame with the kids’ fingerprints and photos – what’s not to love? Originally published on December 16, 2014. ChristmasKeep Reading
Making Slime with Kids – Candy Cane Slime Recipe
Just in time for Christmas, learn how to make scented Candy Cane Slime for festive sensory play. Making slime with kids also incorporates math and science, along with being just plain fun. Candy Cane Slime – Making Slime with Kids Affiliate links included below The holiday season can be overwhelming for many children. Providing opportunitiesKeep Reading
So Much Pepperminty Goodness with 50+ Candy Cane Activities for Kids
Over 50 fun and delicious candy cane activities for kids and families. Arts and crafts, ornaments, science, sensory play, and yummy treats to try! Close your eyes and take a moment to think about Christmas. If you’re like me, fond memories will pop up . . . including the delightful scents of evergreen trees andKeep Reading
35 Jingle Bell Christmas Activities for Kids
Jingle bells are a hit with my preschoolers any time of the year! There’s just something fun and engaging about shaking and exploring with them. Add some holiday fun to the the bells, and they’re even more festive. Here are 35 Christmas activities for kids to get into, each with a different take on jingleKeep Reading
A Different Kind of Gingerbread House Small World Play
Do you decorate gingerbread houses with the family around Christmas? We do on occasion, but it’s not a set tradition for us. I’ve noticed that our gingerbread house decorating tends to take an unconventional turn. Here’s a favorite story about how our decorating turned into a mystery-solving gingerbread small world play. It happened last year,Keep Reading
Christmas Engineering Activity for Kids
This Christmas STEM activity was a huge hit with my preschoolers! It’s a simple, colorful engineering activity for kids to get into during the hustle of the holidays. I enjoyed sitting down with the kids as they planned and built with some fun materials. engineering activity for kids to do this Christmas Affiliate links includedKeep Reading
The Grinch’s Heart Homemade Christmas Ornament
I am so excited to share this Grinch-inspired homemade Christmas ornament! It’s based on one of my favorite Christmas books, kids can make it on their own or with their families, and my son helped come up with the idea. Also, it’s very simple and allows for all kinds of open-ended art opportunities! homemade ChristmasKeep Reading
Beaded Name Wreath Craft for Kids
I do a lot with names throughout the preschool year, and Christmas is no different. This little beaded wreath craft was inspired by last year’s candy cane name ornament. It’s a simple and fun way for the kids to practice a variety of early learning skills, too. These name wreaths would also make a wonderfulKeep Reading
Gifts for Teachers Who Love Coffee
With the holidays coming up, I’ve been thinking about gifts for teachers I work with. I’ve also been fielding questions about what kids can get their teachers for Christmas. Below I share how I solved my dilemma, as well as some ideas for coffee-theme gifts for teachers, and even a printable teacher questionnaire (to determine theKeep Reading
Marbled Homemade Christmas Card
Over the summer, our preschool campers made marbled cards for their parents. We had such a blast with it, so I wanted to recreate it for the holidays! This way, every one of my students can bring a homemade Christmas card to their families in December. marbled art homemade Christmas card Affiliate links included inKeep Reading
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