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Roll and Stamp Pumpkin Patch Game for Kids

Use your left over pool noodles from summer for this Roll and Stamp Pumpkin Patch number art game! Roll, count, and stamp to create a cute pumpkin patch artwork for kids to take home and hang on their fridge. Affiliate Links included in this post. Roll and Stamp Pumpkin Patch Art Game Learning Objective: Explore a variety of art materials. Materials Needed: How to Set Up the Roll and Stamp Pumpkin Patch Game How to Play Roll and Stamp Pumpkin Patch ... Read more...

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Making Pumpkin Ice Cream with Kids for Fall

Making ice cream with friends is such fun!  It requires quite a bit of dedication and energy to make that special magic happen, but that's what friendship is about too, right?  Here's how to make special ice cream with your child's friends. This post contains affiliate links to Amazon This week's theme for Virtual Book Club for Kids is FRIENDSHIP Our featured book is Should I Share my Ice Cream? by Mo Willems BOOK: Should I Share my Ice Cream? by Mo ... Read more...

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Homemade Teacher Gifts: Cute Pumpkin Gift and Note

My kids' teachers are the greatest! They are passionate about learning and always looking for new ways to inspire my kids to be better people. Why wait for Teacher Appreciation Week to tell them how awesome they are? These Easy to Make, DIY Art project for kids are the perfect fall treat for teachers! Handmade Teacher Gift: Pumpkin Chocolate Bar Wrappers Hand-made gifts come from the heart. This cute pumpkin gift is no exception. The combination of watercolor crayon resist ... Read more...

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Breast Cancer Awareness Month: My Dense Breast Tissue Story

One Mom's advice on discovering the facts about dense breast tissue and tips on how to be your own advocate. It's National Breast Cancer Awareness Month and I wanted to share a special friend with our readers. Sarah is a mom of 2 who I met while my daughter was in Kindergarten as Homeroom Parents together. My hope is that her personal experience with fighting breast cancer and learning about additional risks of dense breast tissue will make each of us be inspired to be advocates for ... Read more...

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Kid Friendly Resources about Breast Cancer Awareness

Resources for getting our kids involved with breast cancer awareness month. Teachers, friends, grandparents, aunts, and moms surround our children in their daily lives. Until we find a cure at times your child may need to understand more about breast cancer and how to support their loved ones. Here are some breast cancer awareness for children resources to help you talk with your child. We invite you to join us today as kid bloggers join together to GO PINK for breast cancer support. ... Read more...

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Awesome After-School Activities to Do with Kids

Looking for fun and engaging ways to keep your kids entertained after school? Check out these awesome after-school activities that are perfect for building skills, burning energy, and creating lasting memories with your child! Spending time with your child after school through at-home activities can have a profound impact on their development and your relationship. These shared moments encourage learning, spark creativity, and build lasting memories that strengthen the bond between parent and ... Read more...

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The Benefits of After-School Activities at Home with Your Child

Seeing the benefits of after-school activities at home with your child is eye-opening. These shared experiences create a safe, nurturing environment where your child can learn, grow, and thrive. By doing after-school activities together, you can strengthen your bond, support their academic and personal development, and give them a chance to explore new interests and build essential life skills. Ready to make a difference with after-school activities? Here’s how... Watching my three ... Read more...

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Inspired by Pete the Cat Costume Headband

We LOVE Pete the Cat. Make your very own Pete the Cat costume headband for play and learning. Wear your headband while you play and learn with activities inspired by Eric Litwin's books! Let's get started making our Pete the Cat Headband! Disclosure: affiliate links are used in this post to Amazon. Um... Hi Pete the Cat.  I just want to say, "I LOVE your shoes!" And I want to be just like YOU! What's that? I can? I can pretend to be you anytime?  That's ... Read more...

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Whoooo wants to make an owl costume for pretend play or Halloween?

Make an owl costume for pretend play or Halloween. DIY Owl Costume Headband This little hoot was so easy to make. For less than $1.00 and about 10 minutes of time (depending on how many helpers you have)  you can make one too. These owl headbands are great for pretend play in the garden and could be a start to a Halloween Costume.   The first thing you do is cut out the owl shapes from felt. You need an owl base, an outline for owl eyes, a white portion of eyes into ... Read more...

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Build an Inventor’s Box: A STEM Activity for Kids

Encourage your children to tinker and invent with this open-ended inventor's box. It is an easy way to bring more STEM activities into your everyday play. Why I Build an Inventors' Box Sanity. Yes, that is really the primary reason. Oh, and it does encourage my kids to think creatively to build new things. My 4 year old son is a tinkerer. He likes to build things and take them apart. Thanks to a week long Science and Invention Summer Camp: Camp Invention, my 8 year old daughter has ... Read more...

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