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Valentine Books for Kids that Spread Love and Kisses

January 4, 2017

Valentine and love books for kids

Valentine books don’t have to focus on the giving of heart shaped cards! This curated collection of picture books features kisses, hugs and multicultural books about love as well as more traditional Valentine’s Day books for kids. Of course it’s great to read about love and kisses all year long and to facilitate that I’ve…
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by: Erica posted in: Books, Holiday 8 Comments

Sierpinski Fractal Triangle: Holiday Math Art for Kids

November 17, 2016

64 tetrahedrons to make a Sierpinski triangle fractal.

Welcome to the most awesome math art holiday project you can imagine: make a Christmas tree out of a Sierpinski fractal triangle. Okay, I realize there is a lot to unpack in that statement. Let’s start with something easier to grasp. This math art project is a great STEAM activity for kids to do at home,…
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by: Erica posted in: Holiday, Math Activities 2 Comments

Mobius Strip Hearts: A Valentine for Math Nerds

January 13, 2016

How to make Möbius strip hearts. A creative math art project for kids.

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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by: Erica posted in: Holiday, Math Activities 4 Comments

Holiday Ornament Coloring Page

December 19, 2015

Holiday ornament coloring page for kids. Make gift tags or ornaments.

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

December 3, 2015

How to make a LEGO menorah for 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

December 2, 2015

Have a very Swedish Christmas with a kid made 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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by: Erica posted in: Art and Crafts, Holiday 10 Comments

Sibling Kindness Advent Calendar

November 18, 2015

Help kids be kind with a sibling advent calendar. The effects will last all year.

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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by: Erica posted in: Holiday, Parenting 2 Comments

Easy Christmas Crafts for Tweens and Kids

November 17, 2015

Easy Christmas crafts that tweens can do on their own. Fun for the holidays.

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

February 10, 2015

Make a giant hug valentine craft!

[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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by: Erica posted in: Art and Crafts, Holiday 11 Comments

Ornament Coloring Page

December 17, 2014

Ornament coloring page. Free printable by Melanie Hope Greenberg.

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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by: Erica posted in: Coloring Pages, Holiday 1 Comment

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