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Fun Math Games with Christmas Trees!

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...

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Science Experiments for Christmas

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...

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DIY Kids-Made Star Ornament and Math Game

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...

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Holiday Learning Activities for Toddlers

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...

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50+ 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...

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DIY Stained Glass Gingerbread Man Ornament

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...

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How to Make a 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...

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Gingerbread Man Gift Wrap

Looking for a last minute idea for gifts? We're sharing our love of the Gingerbread Baby with others this holiday season. Reaching out to our neighbors, teachers, friends, and coworkers with a little Gingerbread Love.; You can join us too! Gingerbread Man Gift Wrap Grab a piece of brown paper, some leftover scrapbook paper or buttons, and a yummy chocolate bar and let's go! First cut the brown paper and wrap your chocolate bar. The best part is that this can work on ... Read more...

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Giant Gingerbread Cookie Writing Activity for Kids

Grab your brown butcher paper (or the packing paper from your last big box delivery) and make this Giant Gingerbread Cookie Writing Activity with your children.  Best for ages 3-6 Giant Gingerbread Cookie Writing Activity for Kids We got our new chicken watering container in the mail this week and the kids took one look at the paper wrapped around it and screamed - GINGERBREAD KIDS!  They ran to get the Kwik Stix and got to work writing right away. They have been on a ... Read more...

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Make Your Own Life Size Gingerbread House for Kids

Making a life sized Gingerbread House can be so much fun for kids! We're sharing our secret tips to build your own Gingerbread house that can be used over and over again with kids each holiday season.    Let's make a Gingerbread House!   We can make one with Candy and Graham Crackers with Friends! Or maybe two with wood at Lowe's Build and Grow Workshop! Or three when we add our Foam Gingerbread House that get's built every ... Read more...

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