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December Books for Kids

December Books for Kids

Explore the magic and traditions of December with this diverse collection of December books for children and families. This holiday-themed list covers celebrations from around the world, helping readers learn about and appreciate cultural customs. Which book will your read first? Disclosure: This post contains Amazon affiliate links. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. December Books for Kids Many years ago we shared this popular book list that shared our ... Read more...

Filed Under: Reading Tagged With: After School Activities, Book List, Christmas, December, grade school, Holidays Around the World, Preschool, Winter, Winter Solstice

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Top Elf Books for Kids: Magical Christmas Reads They’ll Love!

Top Elf Books for Kids! Magical Christmas Read They'll Love!

Discover the best elf books for kids this Christmas! From heartwarming tales to festive adventures, these magical stories will spark holiday joy and imagination. We’ve rounded up the most adorable elf books for bedtime stories for kids that will make the holidays extra special. Disclosre: This post contains Amazon affiliate links. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. Elf Books for Kids There are so many delightful books about Santa's special helpers—the elves! ... Read more...

Filed Under: Reading Tagged With: After School, Book List, Christmas, Christmas Books, grade school, Kindness Elves, Preschool, Toddler, Virtual Book Club for Kids

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Harry Potter Gifts for Kids

Harry Potter Gift Guide for Kids

Christmas is a time for magic, wonder, and a little extra sparkle—what better way to celebrate than by diving into the enchanting world of Harry Potter with gifts that bring the wizarding world to life Disclosure: This post contains Amazon Affiliate Links. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. To celebrate Christmas (and spoil your kids) here are 50 Harry Potter gifts inspired by JK Rowling's new book, ‘Christmas at Hogwarts’. The book’s illustrations are colorful, ... Read more...

Filed Under: Kids Activities Tagged With: Christmas, Gift Ideas, grade school, Harry Potter, Preschool

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Chocolate Peppermint Bark Cheesecake Recipe

The holidays are such a fun time of year packed full with holiday recipes we've been waiting all year long to make for friends. Many of our recipes create holiday memories we want our families to remember year after year. This Chocolate Peppermint Bark Cheesecake recipe does just that. One way to make these times more memorable is finding ways to involve your child in the process of making a special holiday recipe. Here’s how to take your cheesecake from good to great with just a few ... Read more...

Filed Under: Recipes Tagged With: Bark, Cheesecake, chocolate, Christmas, Cooking with Kids, Holidays, Kim, Peppermint, Recipes, Review

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Snowmen Candy Bars Make Great Teacher Gifts

Snowman Chocolate Bar Gift Idea

For less than $5. let your children make Snowmen Candy Bars, a small gift for their teachers, neighbors, or friends. Affiliate Links Included in this post Last year, I saw these (well, Martha's version of Snowman Candy Bars) in Martha Stewart Living magazine.  We like to put OUR SPIN ON IT! Instructions are online here. We made them last year, and again this year for teacher (and neighbor) gifts.  Inside is a yummy chocolate.  Martha recommends an organic fair trade ... Read more...

Filed Under: Arts Tagged With: Amanda, Christmas, Gift Ideas, Winter

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Christmas Tree Activities for Kids

Christmas Tree Activities for Kids

Get ready for some holiday fun with these adorable Christmas Tree Activities for Kids! Includes Christmas tree activity ideas for science, math, crafts, books, songs, and even recipes for kids! Let's have some fun with Christmas trees... Christmas Tree Activities for Kids Christmas tree themed activities are a great way to bond with your child and create lasting memories. They are also a fun way to teach your child about the Christmas season. Here are a few reasons why it's fun ... Read more...

Filed Under: Kids Activities Tagged With: Christmas, Christmas Tree, grade school, Preschool

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Types of Evergreen Trees

Christmas Science: Types of Evergreen Trees

Children are naturally curious about the world.  Expand this curiosity by encouraging your little scientists to explore the different types of evergreen trees in your yard and neighborhood. Consider a trip to a local tree farm for a fun, learning experience! Activity: Observing Different Types of Evergreen Trees Lesson Objectives: Collect and Compare 3 or more Evergreen Tree leaves. Materials needed: Paper Pencil Access to evergreen trees Directions for Observing ... Read more...

Filed Under: Science, STEM Tagged With: Amanda, Christmas, Explore, grade school, Preschool, STEM, Winter

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Alphabet Christmas Tree Activity

Alphabet Christmas Tree Game for Kids

Christmas Trees and ornaments are items that kids are love! Using their favorites create an Alphabet Christmas tree Activity for Kids. Create hours of fun this holiday season with letters. Read more on how we created ours. Alphabet Christmas Tree Activity Making a Alphabet Christmas Tree take just a little bit of time but will be a big hit for your child.  It's the perfect way to focus on letters this holiday season.  With just a few simple supplies you will be all set ... Read more...

Filed Under: Reading Tagged With: Alphabet, Christmas, grade school, Preschool, Winter

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Kale Pizza Tree Recipe

Kale Pizza Christmas Tree Recipe: Read a Christmas Tree Book with your kids, then head to the kitchen to make this healthy dinner together! Kids that cook with books.

Tis the season for Christmas trees - and Kale. Yes, Kale is a fabulous winter garden vegetable. It is prolific and grows well, which means, we are eating a lot of it.  Snuggle in and read a few good Christmas tree books with your little one, then head to the kitchen and make this kale pizza tree recipe together.  It's a fabulous after school activity that helps bring literature to life and get dinner made! Kale Pizza Tree Recipe Read a few Christmas Tree books with ... Read more...

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Christmas Tree Letter Recognition Activity for Kids

READ and Decoate, a Christmas Tree Letter Recognition Activity for Kids. Christmas Tree Letter craft. Learn your ABC's

It’s the holiday season and let’s just be honest  - I’m busy. SUPER BUSY. With finding the perfect gifts for family members, wrapping 60 books for classmates, and baking a few cookies, letter learning seems to be put on the back burner so to speak.  I’m all about cute Christmas learning crafts, but what I need is an activity that will entertain my kids for more than 5 minutes and not make a giant mess. Is there such a thing? Of course! Bring a little learning into your holiday ... Read more...

Filed Under: Reading Tagged With: Alphabet, Christmas, Kindergarten, Preschool

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