How do you express love on valentine’s day in the most nerdy way possible? You make möbius strip hearts, of course. We previously entered the world of topology with Möbius strips and turning two circles into a square, so what better way to express our love of creative ways to learn math than with a super geeky…
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Holiday Activities and Fun Ideas for Kids
Holiday Ornament Coloring Page
Consider this a last minute holiday decorating idea from Melanie and me! This holiday ornament coloring page is making it just under the wire to be our final monthly coloring page of 2015! This is Melanie’s third ornament coloring page and you can be sure we will bring you another one next year. Download and…
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LEGO Menorah: Have a Creative and Flameless Hanukkah
The other night my youngest son was saying how he was afraid of the fire used to light menorahs. I have seen toddler and preschool menorahs in which the flame is made out of paper, but of course my instinct was not to make a craft, but something super easy and something that we would…
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Easy Swedish Tomten Garland
It’s true. I am obsessed with all things Swedish and now I am obsessed with our Christmas tomten garland. Swedish Christmas is especially magical, and we love the funny, grouchy tomte character who makes frequent appearances this time of year. He is not, as some might describe, the “Swedish Santa Claus.” He is actually a…
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Sibling Kindness Advent Calendar
Do your kids fight as much as mine? Are you constantly struggling to find ways to help your kids find the positive side of having siblings? I have bad news and good news. The bad news is that this idea will not cure bickering. The good news is that this parenting idea will help instill a…
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Easy Christmas Crafts for Tweens and Kids
The only thing better than an easy holiday craft is a Christmas craft in which you don’t have to round up any supplies! Don’t you agree? Last weekend my 10 year old son and I spent some enjoyable, quality mom-son time and made a cool LED holiday luminary and sweet clay Christmas ornaments. I didn’t have to go…
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The Giant Hug: a Family Valentine Craft and Book
[Amy from Sunlit Pages is back with a wonderful idea for a Valentine craft to go along with your holiday reading. I especially love how it reinforces family kindness and working together, something we’ve been working on around here, too.] I love seasonal and holiday picture books, but I have not had the greatest luck…
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Ornament Coloring Page
My son loved this brand new ornament coloring page from Melanie Hope Greenberg. I left it on the table for him to find after school and he sat right down to do it! Print it out along with her interfaith ornament and Christmas tree coloring page and craft and your kids will be busy with the…
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Easy Swedish Christmas Craft for Kids
All my life I have adored Swedish Christmas crafts and traditions, and these darling woven paper heart ornaments have always graced our trees. This year our favorite Christmas book inspired my son and I to make a very easy, kid-friendly version of the Swedish woven heart. Originally I planned to do the actually weaving part with my kids,…
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Easy Hanukkah Crafts for Kids
When it comes to crafts, I need simple crafts! Most of my crafty energy (what little of it there is) is stored up for last minute ideas! This list of easy hanukkah crafts for kids is one I am keeping on hold for the night before Hanukkah when I realize that it IS the night before…
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