Craft Time

Good Friday 2013

Mar 28th, 2013 | By
All Things Bright

Good Friday is tomorrow! Are you ready? If not, don’t be overwhelmed; there is still time to get everything that you need and pull off a fantastic holiday. The first thing you need to do is make a list. Take the time to think about everything that you may need;
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Easter Books 2013

Mar 25th, 2013 | By
The Easter Egg

The Easter Egg Jan Brett If you are a fan of Jan Brett’s books, this is a must-have for your collection. If you have never read books by Jan, this is a great way to get started. The classic beautiful illustrations will be enjoyed each time that the book is
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Palm Sunday and Easter 2013

Mar 16th, 2013 | By
Craft Crosses

Now is the time Now is the time to get ready for the upcoming holidays. With Palm Sunday and the beginning of Holy week just one week away, don’t be caught off guard! This is the week to plan crafts and activities for your kids. Easter can be a mature
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St. Patrick’s Day 2013

Mar 14th, 2013 | By
Ten Lucky Leprechauns

You don’t have to be Irish to take part in some St. Patrick’s Day fun this weekend. Kids love to mix things up and to have surprises. On Sunday, surprise your kids by adding green food coloring to their breakfast milk. A quick way to give your house a festive
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Yertle the Turtle

Feb 28th, 2013 | By
Yertle the Turtle

As only he can, Dr. Seuss entertains us and teaches us all at the same time. This book is better suited for school age children who will easily understand the simple and clear message of respecting others. By the time children are in school, chances are they have already encountered
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One Fish Two Fish Red Fish Blue Fish

Feb 24th, 2013 | By
One Fish Two Fish Red Fish Blue Fish

One Fish Two Fish Red Fish Blue Fish by Dr. Seuss is a book filled with rhyming and make believe silly creatures, what’s not to love? As you read this book, let your imagination run wild and think about what life at your house would be if you had a
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Valentine’s Crafts

Feb 13th, 2012 | By

Heart Collages You and your child can cut out hearts to make a collage. You can use different colors of paper and cut hearts of different sizes. If your child wants to use blue or green, that’s okay. They don’t have to use traditional Valentine’s Day colors. In the years
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Christmas Crafts

Dec 21st, 2011 | By

Shining Stars What you’ll need: Yellow construction or card stock paper Glitter Glue Cut star shapes out of yellow construction or card stock paper and add gold glitter. You can use either glitter pens, glitter glue or rub a glue stick on the star and sprinkle glitter onto the glue.
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Thanksgiving Crafts

Nov 18th, 2011 | By

As parents, at Thanksgiving we are busy trying to decide who is hosting the dinner and worrying about what dish we should contribute. It’s easy to lose sight of the fact that your kids may need to be reminded about the story of the Pilgrims and be told the meaning
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Halloween Crafts

Oct 5th, 2011 | By

Pom Pom Wooly Bear Caterpillars For an easy, fall time craft, glue together three pom poms lengthwise, add wiggle eyes to the front pom pom and you’ve got a woolly bear caterpillar! Paper Plate Pumpkins What you’ll need: Paper plates Orange paint Green construction paper Glue Paint the plates orange,
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