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A DIY Christmas on a budget – a Funky Christmas Tree Painting

Discover creative and affordable DIY ideas to celebrate a funky Christmas on a budget! Get tips, crafts, and inspiration to make your holiday season festive and fun without overspending. It's that time of year again when I try to close the workshop from my little helpers. I am not a napping crafter year round because I truly believe in the benefits of crafting with my children. At 5, my daughter is hand sewing her own projects and at 2 my son is cutting, pinning and starting to sew as well.  ... Read more...

Filed Under: Arts Tagged With: Amanda, Christmas, Creative Crafting, Eco Living, Saving Money

By Amanda Boyarshinov

Afterschool Express – Writing Continues

It is that time of year again when life starts to get a little hectic and busy, but there are many opportunities for our children to write.  We try and make sure that Elly spends at least 20 minutes a day writing.  Some days I provide prompts or ask her to help write lists and letters, but she mostly figures out what to write on her own.  I have to admit, that I printed my writing rubrics and started focusing on word choice and conventions, but haven't finished our ... Read more...

Filed Under: Writing Tagged With: Afterschool Express, Amanda

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Making a simple sachet – Tot School 25 Months

Learn how to start sewing with toddlers by making a simple sachet! This fun Tot School activity builds fine motor skills and introduces young children to beginner sewing techniques. Simple Rosemary Sachet Tutorial for Toddlers This week we have decorated for the holidays and begun our season of sewing. Although my toddler is not really interested in craft projects, he LOVES sewing. This week we made rosemary sachets for our drawers. He picked the rosemary from our Edible Sensory ... Read more...

Filed Under: Arts Tagged With: Amanda, Art projects, Christmas, Herbs, Sewing, Tot School

By Kim Vij

Leftover Turkey Casserole Recipe for Kids

Leftover Turkey Casserole Cooking Class

Do you have some leftover turkey? Here's a great recipe for your little one to make all by themselves! It’s turkey time at cooking class! The girls have been learning to many skills in the past 8 weeks that they were ready to create a dish all by themselves! Before we started cooking we read this adorable book, The Littlest Pilgrim by Brandi Dougherty. A story about a Little Pilgrim girl who wants to help everyone in her tiny village but everyone is either too busy to hear her or ... Read more...

Filed Under: Cultural Education, Kids Activities, Recipes Tagged With: Fall, Kim, Little Hands That Cook, Pilgrims, Thanksgiving, Turkey

By The Educators Spin On It

Christmas Traditions for Bilingual Babies

Discover fun ideas for making your child’s Christmas bilingual with simple, meaningful activities to build language skills and family traditions. This month is a wonderful time to blend and merge traditions of two cultures. Often times schools will introduce Christmas around the world to their students in the form of crafts. I would encourage you to take your child's learning a little further!  The Internet and your local library are great sources for learning more about holiday traditions ... Read more...

Filed Under: Cultural Education Tagged With: Amanda, Bilingual Babies, Christmas, Russian

By Amanda Boyarshinov

How to Make an Owl Apron

Owl Apron Sewing Tutorial for Kids Dress Up or Costume Ideas

A quick sewing project to create an adorable owl apron for your child! Perfect for dress-up play or a Halloween costume on a budget. Kim's owl pizza cooking class really jump kicked our owl week!  And WHOOOO can resist owls?  We obviously can't!  There are so many cute owl puppets, costumes, and activities out there you could almost do a whole month with an owl theme!  This "How To" came about when I saw this owl costume (love the simplicity and the feathers) and ... Read more...

Filed Under: Arts, Recipes Tagged With: Amanda, Costume, Creative Crafting, Fall, grade school, Little Hands That Cook, Owls, Preschool, Sewing, Tutorial

By Kim Vij

Owl T-Shirt Tutorial

Owl Handprint T-Shirt Tutorial for Kids

Create a fun and easy owl-themed T-shirt with this step-by-step tutorial! Perfect for kids and adults alike, this DIY project adds a personal touch to your wardrobe with simple materials and creative flair. An Easy T-Shirt Tutorial for Parents WHOOO love OWLS!!! We made Owl T-Shirts together with my daughter's friends. They were our craft during cooking class when we made Owl  Pizzas. I know you're little one will enjoy making their own Owl T-Shirt. It's so easy to make! First I ... Read more...

Filed Under: Arts, Kids Activities Tagged With: Fall, grade school, Hand Print Crafts, Kim, Owls, Preschool, Tutorial

By The Educators Spin On It

6 +1 Traits of Writing

Writing Tips for Kids

Discover fun and engaging afterschool activities to help kids develop the 6+1 Traits of Writing. Boost your child's writing skills with these creative ideas and easy tips. Writing with Grade School Children What I love about our team of after-schooling parents (Those of us that believe strongly in providing educational opportunities to our grade school children at home) Little Wonder Days, Mouse Grows Mouse Learns, Just Playin' Around, Mama Smiles, Superheroes and Princesses, The ... Read more...

Filed Under: Writing Tagged With: #afterschool, a, Activity, Afterschool Express, Amanda

By Kim Vij

Autumn Tot School

Embrace the beauty and wonder of autumn with fun, hands-on activities for your toddler for our autumn tot school. Spark curiosity and encourage development in a fun, relaxed environment. From the vibrant colors of changing leaves to discovering pumpkins, apples, and acorns, explore the sights, sounds, and textures of fall. Through playful learning, your toddler will engage in sensory experiences, art projects, and outdoor exploration to celebrate the season. We’re excited to kick off this ... Read more...

Filed Under: Arts Tagged With: Amanda, Art projects, Tot School

By Kim Vij

Owl Pizza Recipe for Kids

Owl Shaped Pizza Recipe for Kids to Bake

WHOOOO wants to cook? Create your very own owl shaped pizza with this easy to bake pizza dough recipe. Plus a few owl themed activity ideas too while the pizza bakes. This post contains Amazon Affiliate Links.   Owl Themed Pizza Recipe and Lesson for Kids The theme for Cooking Class today was Owls! We read this adorable book about this little baby owl who didn't want to go out with his parents in the night. He meets new friends each night who teach him many ways that the night is ... Read more...

Filed Under: Kids Activities, Recipes Tagged With: grade school, Kim, Little Hands That Cook, Owls, Pizza, Preschool, Recipes

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