Rachel over at I Heart Crafty Things recently posted this fall tree project and we thought it was a great way to repurpose those 'extra' puzzle pieces that seem to find their way to the back of the activity shelf or those puzzles that have more pieces missing than present! Photo Source: iheartcraftythings.blogspot.com We love the marbled effect that Rachel and her kiddos were able to achieve using a simple paint brush and craft paint. However, if you want to try varying effects, you might also consider sponge painting the pieces, using a q-tip to 'dot paint' each piece, providing your kiddos with stamp pads to create fingerprint 'collages' on each piece, or even mod podging colored art tissue paper to the puzzle pieces! For the full tutorial, be sure to visit I Heart Crafty Things!
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Mabon, the Autumn Equinox, is a powerful time! Read on to discover ways to make your Mabon celebration, rituals, or feast extra magickal this year!
While Fall doesn't officially start until September 22 (and technically runs through December 20 for those of you keeping track), in our house we like to get a jump on things. If your family is still squeezing the last drops of fun out of summer, consider popping over to our 100 Things to Do This Summer List (or Pin it for next summer). And don't forget we also have a 100 Things to Do This Winter List and 100 Things to Do This Spring List (so make sure to pin those for later). Anyhoot, to our family Labor Day weekend seems like the unofficial start to Fall. And with that in mind, I thought I'd post a list of 100 fun things you might want to consider doing with your family during the fall season. Some are activities the kids can do alone, some are activities they will need your help with, and some are all for you (holiday prep and all that jazz). And to show how these are activities that we Harris Sisters endorse, I have included links and photos of our own experiences with many of these suggestions. And I've also included a few really awesome things that our family intends to try this year. Enjoy! 1. Go to a Local Festival 2. Make Salsa from the Last of the Garden Vegetables 3. Banned Books Week Is Typically the Last Week in September, and Some Great Books Are on That List: Choose a Book (That Your Parents Approve of) and Read It 4. OR Pick a Book from The Harris Sisters Recommended Book List and Read It Outside Before the Weather Gets Too Cool 5. Plant Mums 6. Go on a Nature Walk 7. Plan Your Spirit Week Outfits (Try to Top Last Year) 8. Gaze at the Harvest Moon (Note: The Harvest Moon may not coincide exactly with the beginning of Fall – sometimes it’s a few days in advance – but you shouldn’t miss it!) 9. Make a Dream Catcher (to catch any bad dreams you might have about spooky things) 10. Make Monster Spray to Rid Your Room of Monsters 11. Pick Apples and Make Old-Fashioned Cobbler, Baked Apples, or Apple Butter 12. Rake Leaves into a Pile & Jump in It 13. Go Camping in Your Own Backyard or If the Weather Is Too Cool, in Your Basement 14. Have a Day Where the Kids Decide What You’ll Eat for All Three Meals - I don’t THINK anyone will die from this! :-) 15. Make Favors for a Halloween Party 16. Build a Bonfire Then Roast Hot Dogs or Make S’mores 17. Participate in the Worldwide Day of Play (The annual event that encourages kids and their parents to play OUTSIDE rather than watching TV is usually held on or around the beginning of fall each year.) 18. Plant Spring Bulbs 19. Make Pumpkin Bread 20. Take a Slimy Bath with Soap Slime 21. Go to the Fair 22. Decorate for Halloween 23. Mix Candy Corn and Dry Roasted Peanuts Together for a Delicious Snack 24. Visit a Pumpkin Patch 25. Go for a Hayride 26. Paint Pumpkins with Glow in the Dark Paints 27. Take a Ghost Tour 28. Eat Monster Cereal While It’s Available 29. Make Popcorn Balls 30. “Boo” Your Neighbors 31. Set Your DVRs for ABC Family’s 13 Nights of Halloween! 32. Make Skeleton T-Shirts 33. Make Caramel Apples 34. Plan Your Halloween Costume 35. Visit a Haunted House or Haunted Trail 36. Watch “It’s the Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown” 37. Learn the Entire Thriller Dance 38. Watch the Clouds and Name the Shapes You See 39. Take a Tour of Local Halloween Decorations 40. Eat Pumpkin Doughnuts While They’re Available 41. Brew Apple Cider 42. Download Halloween Music for Your Halloween Party or Halloween Night 43. Make Brownies 44. Host a Pumpkin Carving or Decorating Party 45. Bob for Apples 46. Go to a Carnival 47. Make a Bleach Bat, Witch, or Pumpkin T-Shirt 48. Cut a Pumpkin in Half, Scoop Out the Seeds, and Fill with Bird Seed for Your Feathered Friends 49. Roast Pumpkin Seeds 50. Make Pumpkin Fudge 51. Watch The Nightmare Before Christmas 52. Take a Family Photo in Your Halloween Costumes 53. Make Slime or Gak 54. Go to a Trunk or Treat 55. Go Trick or Treating 56. Decorate Gingerbread Cookies to Look Like Skeletons to Make “Gingerdead Men” (Special cookie cutters are available on Amazon or use the ones you use at Christmas.) 57. Climb a Tree 58. Go on a Hot Air Balloon Ride 59. Visit a Maize Maze 60. Watch the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade 61. Make a Homemade Pie 62. Go to a Football Game 63. Donate to a Local Food Drive 64. Watch “A Charlie Brown Thanksgiving” (Is anyone else bothered by Woodstock eating turkey? No? Maybe it’s just me then . . . .) 65. Bake Chocolate Chip Cookies 66. Go Horseback Riding 67. Watch Classic Movies by the Fire 68. Go Gem Mining 69. Make Homemade Chili 70. Make Homemade Cornbread 71. Have a Silly String Fight 72. Help Collect Firewood & Build a Fire 73. Make Hot Chocolate 74. Make Leaf Rubbings 75. Plan a Weekend Trip to the Mountains to Enjoy the Fall Foliage 76. Snuggle Under Your Favorite Blanket 77. Make Your Favorite Macaroni & Cheese to Eat on a Cool Day 78. Help Plan the Thanksgiving Menu 79. List the Things You Are Thankful For 80. While the Whole Family Is Together at Thanksgiving, Take a Family Photos (Include All Generations) 81. Make Place Cards for Thanksgiving Dinner 82. Draw Names for Christmas Gifts 83. Start Christmas Shopping – Online or In Stores 84. Collect Pine Cones and Make Them into a Wreath (My Mother-In-Law made this wreath for me from pine cones the boys found.) 85. Visit a Local Holiday Market or Craft Show 86. Make Friendship Bracelets 87. Go to a Local Production of The Nutcracker 88. Visit a Parade of Lights 89. Start Putting Up Christmas Decorations! 90. Think Up Your Most Creative Christmas Card Photo Idea and Take It 91. Start Your Advent Calendar 92. Have a Pajama Day 93. Go to a Local Production of A Christmas Carol 94. Make Your Favorite Soup 95. Have a Sleepover 96. Make Handmade Christmas Ornaments for Your Family & Friends 97. Create Christmas Shoe Boxes for Operation Christmas Child 98. Participate in the Salvation Army Stuff a Stocking Campaign (go online to research whether there is an event local to you) 99. Donate to Toys for Tots 100. Schedule Your Visit with Santa This post contains affiliate links.
Fall is here! Show of hands—who's enjoying falling leaves, cooler weather, tailgating parties, museum exploring and all pumpkin everything? We've had big plans for these cooler months in Raleigh, N.C.! To keep you busy during this gorgeous time of year, we've put together this list of 30 items for
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The best fall things to do for fun this year. Enjoyable activities for adults, families, & couples. This list includes fall outdoor activities, too!
AUTUMN, WINTER, SPRING AND SUMMER ~ "The seasons are what a symphony ought to be: four perfect movements in harmony with each other.... beautifully classic."
Here are 12 beautiful Autumn leaves art activities for kids to try this season! They are all easy to set up, low cost and use a wide range of different art media
Oh, Lisbon… You have stolen our hearts! A city so full of charm, cobbled streets and warm and friendly people. What is not to love about its sea views, steep hills peppered with historical landmarks and an excellent food culture? We must admit, however, we didn’t really know anything about Lisbon before we got there. It doesn’t have any renowned landmarks like other cities have. Nothing that compares to the grandeur of the Big Ben, the Eifel Tower, the Statue of Christ Redeemer or the Statue of Liberty at least. Lisbon’s top things to do do make for an unforgettable
In most senior care communities, there are residents who prefer solitude or have introverted tendencies. These individuals enjoy being in their bedrooms and often choose not to actively seek interactions with others. In this article we cover: Loners vs. Introverts: An Important Distinction Common Reasons for Choosing Solitude Mental Illness and Social Alienation Considerations Isolation in Senior Care: Addressing the Challenges 15 Activities for Loners and Introverts
Welcome to a new kind of homeschool preschool! Playing Preschool, by Busy Toddler, is an affordable, hands-on approach to at-home learning.
Autumn must surely be the most generous season of all. When we go out for our walks, one thing we make sure to remember is our basket to carry the multitude of treasures we find along the way. Our basket quickly fills up with pine cones, acorns and beautifully colored leaves, along with the customary […]
Oh, Lisbon… You have stolen our hearts! A city so full of charm, cobbled streets and warm and friendly people. What is not to love about its sea views, steep hills peppered with historical landmarks and an excellent food culture? We must admit, however, we didn’t really know anything about Lisbon before we got there. It doesn’t have any renowned landmarks like other cities have. Nothing that compares to the grandeur of the Big Ben, the Eifel Tower, the Statue of Christ Redeemer or the Statue of Liberty at least. Lisbon’s top things to do do make for an unforgettable
Nude beach. Food halls. Viking ships. Breathtaking views. If you're endlessly researching for the essential list of things to do in Oslo, Norway, look no further.
Fun things to do this fall and still tie them into your next Come Follow Me lesson
Here's a simple apple craft to do with your preschoolers or little ones. Materials: Paper plate Red construction paper torn into little pieces A little brown and green construction paper Scissors Pencil or crayon Glue Directions: Beforehand cut a little notch in the paper plate to resemble an apple. Spread glue all over the front of the paper plate and cover in the red paper pieces. Cut a little stem from brown paper and glue to the back. Cut a green leaf and glue on the top. Cut a little worm from green paper and glue on the front and draw a smiley face. You could partially cover the worm with red paper to make it look like he’s coming out of a hole.
How do you help kids to pray more than rote words or “God bless my puppy”? Prayer Stations are helpful to show kids ways to pray and to keep them focused.
Fall! My favorite time of year! I thought I'd do a roundup post of all the fall activities I've shared in the past. Scroll through to links to find the goodies, freebies and downloads.
Oh, Lisbon… You have stolen our hearts! A city so full of charm, cobbled streets and warm and friendly people. What is not to love about its sea views, steep hills peppered with historical landmarks and an excellent food culture? We must admit, however, we didn’t really know anything about Lisbon before we got there. It doesn’t have any renowned landmarks like other cities have. Nothing that compares to the grandeur of the Big Ben, the Eifel Tower, the Statue of Christ Redeemer or the Statue of Liberty at least. Lisbon’s top things to do do make for an unforgettable
I absolutely love this story!! I have already shared a fun Math freebie for "The Little Old Lady Who Wasn't Afraid Of Anything."This book is simply a MUST HAVE. You can click on the book cover below to get your own copy!! Here is a fun "Roll N Color A Scarecrow" game that I made to go with this story. I hope you like it. Go grab your FREEBIE by clicking the picture below.
Today is the last day to save on all of the Halloween products in my Teachers Pay Teachers store! I've also got another Halloween Freebie (this one is for Math): Students will count each Halloween figure and list the total in the chart at the bottom. They will then count all of the pictures and see if they can get the correct number! An Answer Key is included in the download. Click on the photo below to download: I've also got this Halloween Freebie available: Click on the picture to access the download. :)
Share your baked goods in style with this easy DIY cookie gift basket made from a paper plate. Cheap and easy treat packaging.
With just two ingredients, this fun bubble painting activity will have your children spellbound! Who doesn't love to blow bubbles!
I made a bunch of different leaves for a one night show at Blue Canvas. They look so happy together!
We love collecting conkers but have no idea what to do with them when we get home. Thanks to Maggy from Red Ted Art, here's a whole list of conker crafts.
Keep your kids busy and having fun inside on rainy winter days with this selection of 50 fantastic indoor activities for kids. Easy crafts + games.
How to make Ghost Tassels. A fun and easy craft that only takes yarn and a few mintues to make. Perfect Halloween decoration.
