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Creative Summer Crafts and Activities for Kids 
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Creative Summer Crafts and Activities for Kids 

It’s always nice to have a few fun things to keep busy during summer break. While the summer season is usually full of sunshine and nice warm days, there are those days when the heat is too much or the weather is rainy. That’s why I wanted to create a list of summer crafts for…

The Very Hungry Caterpillar Cracker Snack (Book-Inspired Series)
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The Very Hungry Caterpillar Cracker Snack (Book-Inspired Series)

Ready to make a fun Very Hungry Caterpillar snack? It’s almost too cute to eat! Made from crackers, Big Brother made it back when he was in a preschool summer camp class. Each kid had their own fun caterpillar creation. This Eric Carle inspired activity would be fun to do with this handprint caterpillar craft…

Fun Learning Activities for an Insect and Bug Theme
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Fun Learning Activities for an Insect and Bug Theme

Bugs make such a cute Spring theme. While they aren’t exactly cute in real life, they are absolutely adorable in the cartoon-like clip art they are often depicted in. Like this popular bug themed prewriting printable found here. In this post, you will find lots of fun learning activities for an insect or bug theme…

Fun Cat in the Hat Crafts and Ideas for a Movie Playdate
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Fun Cat in the Hat Crafts and Ideas for a Movie Playdate

Celebrate Dr. Seuss’s birthday and Read Across America with a fun Cat in the Hat movie playdate! Or make one of these Cat in the Hat crafts at home with your toddler, preschooler, or kindergartener. Plus see the simple Cat in the Hat food ideas including Thing 1 and Thing cupcakes that are super easy…

Darling Plastic Heart Shaped Penguin Ornaments For Kids To Make
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Darling Plastic Heart Shaped Penguin Ornaments For Kids To Make

We love penguins! Both my kids have been penguin obsessed since they were toddlers. Every year we try to make a few handmade ornaments to hang up on the tree. This year we decided to decorate clear, plastic ornaments into darling heart shaped penguin ornaments. Pair these ornaments with the popular Mr. Popper’s Penguins book…

Kids Monster Book List + Craft And Activity Suggestions
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Kids Monster Book List + Craft And Activity Suggestions

Monster don’t have to be scary! They make such lovable story characters and a fun theme to explore with kids. Whether you’re looking for M is for Monster activities, a cute bedtime story, or a funny read aloud, this list of kids monster books will show your little ones just how lovable they can be! Must…

Creative Red, White, And Blue Dessert Recipes Kids Will Love!
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Creative Red, White, And Blue Dessert Recipes Kids Will Love!

Kids love helping out in the kitchen, as you are well aware. Invite them to join you preparing for 4th of July and Memorial Day party with these amazing Patriotic party dessert recipes! → See more red, white, and blue recipes here! Red, White, And Blue Dessert Recipes For A Kids 4th Of July Party Here’s…

DIY Bunny Ears Headband Tutorial for Easter or Spring
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DIY Bunny Ears Headband Tutorial for Easter or Spring

We love taking photos during Spring with everything growing, as well as Easter photos of the kids. One of the cutest photo props ideas are bunny ears. Kids seem to love wearing them and they are fun to wear while visiting with the Easter Bunny. Here’s a great bunny ears headband tutorial with a printable…

Recycled Cardboard Tube Lorax Craft with Printable Template
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Recycled Cardboard Tube Lorax Craft with Printable Template

The Lorax is a popular Dr. Seuss book character we love to share every year because of the important message the character teaches us. In the past, we have made a recycled k cup Lorax craft as well as a colorful handprint Lorax with tissue paper truffula trees. Today’s post is a tutorial for creating…

How to Make Chinese Rattle Drums to Celebrate the New Year

How to Make Chinese Rattle Drums to Celebrate the New Year

Kids love toys that make noise! These simple Chinese rattle drums (pellet drums) are a fun craft that kids will love, but not too noisy where they are disruptive. They are great for celebrating Chinese New Year with a group of kids. *We received some of the products free as part of the Oriental Trading…