From the time my daughter sees the first pumpkin in the store she begins her daily question, “Is it Halloween yet?” With zero concept of time, she tends to drive her mom batty with her continual questions about when is Halloween (or any other big event). To squash the need to ask everyday, I employ…
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DIY Simple Teacher Gift – Keep Calm And Teach On
I had grand plans to make an elaborate gift for my daughter’s Kindergarten teacher, but I have run out of time. (I am sure you know how that goes.) So I decided to do something simple that is bound to be appreciated. Every teacher needs hand sanitizer, right? After removing the label from the bottle…
DIY Sight Words Game Made From Popsicle Sticks
My soon-to-be Kindergartener is all excited about learning to read. We have been practicing sight words all summer, and she is now discovering the thrill of seeing those words in a sentence and reading it. Now reading short, entry-level books, she has come a long way since the end of school year when she didn’t…
Back To School: School Bus Countdown Kids Craft
Two weeks from today my baby girl starts Kindergarten!!! While I am still not ready for this huge step, my little girl is. These days all she can talk about is riding the school bus, meeting new friends and learning to read. It is a very exciting time. To celebrate the big day, and the…
4th Of July Popsicle Stick Fireworks Kids Craft
With 4th of July nearly upon us again, I decided to make Popsicle Stick Fireworks. They are super easy to make, and super cute too. But they do require during time in between each step, so you will want to either plan a head and do some steps before hand or give your kiddo a…
Popsicle Stick Picture Frame Kids Craft
My favorite type of kids crafts are those that are made from upcycled materials found around the house. It is one of my favorite ways to show my daughter how things that are normally regarded as trash can be remade into something new and beautiful. Since K has an unrelenting desire to “make projects,” using…
