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Playdough Christmas Tree Crafts for Kids

Playdough Christmas Tree Activity for Fine Motor Skills

It is the perfect time of the year for Christmas Tree crafts for kids. My kids especially enjoy this open ended play activity with play dough! It is a great way to activate their sense of sight, smell, and touch. This craft is easy to set up and encourages children to use their creativity and imagination. Activity Playdough Christmas Tree Craft for Kids Lesson Objectives: The children will create a triangle tree using the provided materials. Materials Needed Directions ... Read more...

Filed Under: Arts, Kids Activities Tagged With: Activities for Preschoolers, Amanda, Art projects, Christmas, Creative Crafting, grade school, PLAY, playdough, Preschool

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Christmas Tree Chromatography : Holiday Preparations with Sparkle®

Christmas Tree Chromotography

Christmas Tree Chromatography, a science activity for kids to make, talk about and use to decorate with. This is a sponsored conversation written by me on behalf of Georgia Pacific. The opinions and text are all mine.  A midst all the shopping, gift wrapping, and work parties, some kids need us to take notice of them and spend time making meaningful moments. Yes. “It’s a messy world out there.™” But we can bring joy, laughter, and simplicity to our home by making the most ... Read more...

Filed Under: Kids Activities Tagged With: Amanda, Christmas, grade school, Preschool, Review, STEM

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Evergreen Tree Sensory Craft

Evergreen Tree Activities for Preschoolers

Christmas is the most wonderful time of the year for sights and smells. From the neighborhood lights at night to the smells of cookies baking in the oven. This Preschool Christmas Tree craft idea combines the sense of smell, sight, and touch using dried seasonings such as oregano, dill, rosemary, parsley, and cilantro. It is an easy to do craft for kids of all ages! Herb Christmas Tree Sensory Craft for Preschoolers Lesson Objectives: Create an Evergreen Tree symbol with a ... Read more...

Filed Under: Arts Tagged With: Amanda, Christmas, Preschool

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Fun Math Games with Christmas Trees!

Christmas Tree Math Game for Kids

We like to make math FUN for kids. This fun math game with Christmas Trees is easy to make and play. In less than 5 minutes you will have a hands-on learning game for kids to play. Activity Extensions are included for advanced learners. Activity Christmas Tree Fun Math Games for Kids Lesson Objectives: The child will count and identify numbers 1-6. Materials Needed: Directions for Christmas Tree Math Game The math game is complete when all of the numbers on the tree ... Read more...

Filed Under: Math Tagged With: Amanda, Christmas, grade school, Preschool

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Science Experiments for Christmas

7 fun and easy science experiments for christmas for kids

Science Experiments for Christmas are great for in the classroom, science club, or to do with your kids after school. Use the positive energy of the season's festivities to get your young children excited about science. Here are 7 easy to prepare and fun to do Christmas Science experiments for kids. Affiliate Links to Products Science Experiments for Christmas We put together for your one full week of fun and easy science experiments for Christmas! Many of the items ... Read more...

Filed Under: STEM Tagged With: Christmas, grade school, Preschool, Science Fun, STEAM, STEM

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DIY Kids-Made Star Ornament and Math Game

handmade star ornament with noodles for Christmas

Help children learn the value of giving to others with this simple DIY Kid-Made Star Ornament and Math Game. Great for toddlers to big kids (see math game rules below!) DIY Kid-Made Star Ornament and Math Game Since the simple gingerbread ornament post was so popular last week, I thought I would post another one that is very simple and easy for toddlers to do. I really want to instill the value of "It is better to give than to receive" in my children's hearts.  It is SO ... Read more...

Filed Under: Arts, Kids Activities Tagged With: 3 to 5, Activities for Preschoolers, Amanda, Christmas, Creative Crafting, Eco Living, Ornaments, Playful Preschool, Tot School, Tutorial

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Holiday Learning Activities for Toddlers

Christmas Toddler Activities

Discover engaging and educational holiday learning activities for toddlers! From stamping and number games to crafting pasta ornaments, these fun ideas boost fine motor skills, number sense, and creativity. Perfect for busy parents this season! Busy this holiday season? Me too. But when my toddler is busy learning and playing - he is sooooo much happier.  Here are a few Holiday Learning Activities for Toddlers that we have been doing. Holiday Learning Activities for Toddlers : ... Read more...

Filed Under: Kids Activities Tagged With: Amanda, Christmas, toddlers, Tot School

By Kim Vij

50+ Gingerbread Activities for Kids

Gingerbread Activities for Kids

There's something quite magical about Gingerbread Men and Kids. In this article, we're featuring our favorite Gingerbread Activities for Kids. You will discover Gingerbread Crafts, Recipes, Reading, Writing, Math and MORE. Celebrating the holidays with Gingerbread Men can be so much fun. Gingerbread Activities for Kids Here's where the Gingerbread fun begins! We were inspired by Jan Brett's Virtual Books Club for Kids to find more Gingerbread Activities. We have searched many of ... Read more...

Filed Under: Kids Activities Tagged With: Christmas, Gingerbread Man, grade school, Kim, Preschool, Winter

By Kim Vij

DIY Stained Glass Gingerbread Man Ornament

Gingerbread House Ornament with DIY Stained Glass effect for kids

Gingerbread Men are a symbol of the holidays. Here's a beautiful way to create your very own DIY Stained Glass Gingerbread House Ornament with your child with plastic crystal beads.   So easy to make to add to your Christmas Tree this holiday season.   This post contains affiliate links. How to Make Pretend Stained Glass Gingerbread Man Ornament for Kids Do you have a favorite Gingerbread story? Jan Brett has illustrated a beautiful book with one very special ... Read more...

Filed Under: Reading Tagged With: Christmas, Gingerbread, Gingerbread Man, grade school, Kim, Ornaments, Preschool, Virtual Book Club, Virtual Book Club for Kids

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How to Make a Hand-Sewn Gingerbread Man Ornament With Your Child

Hand-Sewn Gingerbread Man Ornament with Your Child

Create an adorable Hand-sewn Gingerbread Ornament with your child with a simple technique. Teaching your child to learn to sew can be a special time during the holidays for gift giving.   Here's a tutorial on how to make this special handmade ornament. It's not secret we adore the Gingerbread Man at The Educators' Spin On It.  In fact when I was looking while writing this ornament idea, we've shared over 10 Gingerbread Man Crafts on our site.   Our most ... Read more...

Filed Under: Arts, Reading Tagged With: Christmas, Fine Motor, Fine Motor Skills, Gingerbread Man, grade school, Ornaments, Preschool, Sewing, Virtual Book Club for Kids

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