These Christmas crafts for preschool kids will keep your family busy during the holiday season. Cute Christmas projects are fun to make and can make your children feel more creative.
What better way to spend a snowy afternoon than creating fun Christmas crafts for kids? From reindeer, Santa, and more, the kids will be delighted for the chance to make these fun and easy crafts!
Looking for some Christmas ornaments for kids to make? Any of they fun and easy homemade ornaments would be a great handmade gift or Christmas craft. These ornaments are great for school to.
And we're back. Don't you hate it when you make an announcement to the world, and then you can't follow through because life gets in the way? Yup. It's been one of those weeks! My publisher sent me the printed pages of my craft book to edit, mark up, and send back... so I had to read through 192 pages of crafts and instructions to find any mistakes. But I am ridiculously relieved to say that that was the FINAL edit and I won't see those pages again until it goes to print this summer. Crazy and so exciting! I
Learn about France with this France preschool unit! Activities, crafts, food, songs, etc to give your child a taste of France.
Learn more about Argentina with some amazing Argentina Crafts for Kids! Celebrate this country's Revolution Day with gauchos, Maradona & more!
Fun STEM activity for outdoor play and makes a great science lesson! (Includes a printable rocket template).
Learning how to make clay is so easy! This homemade clay recipe uses simple ingredients you probably have in your kitchen already, and it's so nice to work with! How to Make Clay - Only 3 Ingredients! Air dry clay is so easy and so inexpensive to make! Why spend tons of money on store bought clay, when learning how to make clay at home is so much cheaper and so much fun?! We tested a few different clay recipes and this one was the BEST! And you only need 3 ingredients - water, cornstarch, and baking soda! You don't
It's Japan's Foundation Day & we're celebrating with amazing Joyful Japan Crafts for Kids! Take your pick from Origami, Kokeshi or Hinamatsuri!
These Christmas craft projects can be made in 15 minutes or less! There are 40 ideas for your home that can be made in no time at all!
A fantastic guide to the Basic Hand Stitches for Beginners.If you are learning to sew or teaching someone to sew,this is an excellent guide to sewing basics
Our collection of Germany Crafts for Kids are ideal to help you learn about this amazing country! Perfect for German Unity Day and Oktoberfest!
There's nothing cozier than a farmhouse Christmas. Here are 50+ DIY farmhouse Christmas decor projects to help you get that rustic Christmas look you've been dreaming about! This post may contain affiliate links. See
Gifts kids can make for parents, grandparents & teachers during the holiday season. Handmade Christmas gift ideas for toddlers, preschoolers and older kids.
Christmas Ornament Crafts For Kids are so much fun and really easy! I hope you guys enjoy ALL 28 of these ideas.
It's Christmas craft confession o'clock! While I posses the skill level to create many of these wonderful things, my enthusiasm to DIY at Christmas seldom extends beyond rolling some shit in glitter. Even the gingerbread house gets eaten before it gets finished. Some people love getting their Ho Ho Ho on and craft up a Christmas storm.
You will be sure to catch the Aloha spirit with these super fun Hawaiian crafts and activities for kids! Mahalo!
Looking for fun crafts? Try these Fall Crafts for Kids. There is lots of autumn ideas like, leaves, fall trees, pumpkins, and more.
Creative and clutter-free stocking stuffers, perfect for your minimalist Christmas. Practical gifts that kids will use and love.
Wondering what Christmas crafts to make and sell for a profit this holiday season? Here are the easiest DIY holiday crafts you can make and sell today...
Meaningful Family Christmas Traditions to do with little kids and toddlers to start this year. Christmas tradition ideas that are fun.
Recently my daughter has befriended a 94 year old woman at our church. This relationship is precious to me because the 80 years of life experience is inspiring my young daughter. One of her wise friend's most impressive skills is her ability to sew. This is a skill and an art that can bless my…
Learn how to make pretend snow with only 2 simple ingredients. The perfect winter sensory play idea.
A paracord bracelet is both stylish and practical. These knotted bracelets are so cool and colourful, and they're surprisingly simple to make! Paracord Bracelets Paracord, or parachute cord, was originally used in World War II as a synthetic replacement for silk. Nylon paracord is known for being durable. It can handle weather and daily use without showing wear. Bracelets made of paracord were originally created for outdoor enthusiasts as an emergency preparedness item. In an emergency situation you can take the bracelet apart and use the cord for various purposes, such as replacing a shoelace or securing a tent. Paracord
Check out these France crafts for kids on the occasion of France's France Fete de la Federation. Make sure to learn some French along the way!
Discover 130 stunning Christmas crafts for both adults and kids. From DIY ornaments to handmade decorations, wreaths, mason jars and more!
No need to be an expert crafter!
We love these Mexico crafts for kids & think they're perfect to learn more about this amazing country! From sombreros to tacos, we've got a lot here!
Hand-made gifts really are the best ones. Get inspired by this list of easy homemade gifts to add a personal touch to the next gift you give to a loved one.
This tutorial will teach you how to make paper snowflakes. Learn how to fold and cut paper to make snowflakes and download the free printable templates.
Today I'm going to show you this super cute Coffee Filter Bat Craft that's great for Halloween decorating or even a theme unit about bats.
How to make a pretty 3D snowflake from paper. Perfect for Christmas or for other party decor. Follow the step by step tutorial
Are you looking for fun and easy DIY Christmas gifts for people on your list this year? Whether it's friends, family or co-workers, this list has DIY gift ideas they'll actually want! Cheap and creative pr on a budget. Unique crafts you'll have fun making for kids, for mom, for grandparents- whoever! Find an idea for the people on your Christmas list. #christmas #christmasgifts #diy #diygifts
Do your kids LOVE to color? Here is a great way to combine coloring with learning with this FREE Countries of the World Printable Book!
DIY Project! Learn how to make a silhouette of your child! Love this idea for all my kids!!
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Adults will actually use, appreciate and love all of these!
Add extra fun to your Christmas party with these hilarious Christmas party games for all ages!
1-2-3 Come Travel Around The World With Me! Woo Hoo! Having spent over 200 hours researching & creating, plus a small fortune on graphics designing things, I’m so excited to post this jumbo “labor of love”, "Travels Around The World" packet, which features the awesome talents of 38 clip artists! This super-fun packet is extremely versatile, as everything stands alone, so you can mix & match creating a unit that is tailored specifically for your class, or use pieces and parts with lessons you already have implemented. I think my students, favorite part of our Travels Around the World is making the cereal box suitcase, which can be done in class or for homework. The sky's the limit of how you want to design them. We add 2 file folders to make a drop down interactive "briefcase" of sorts, which includes a pocket for their passports, tickets and boarding passes. The extra files are a great way to keep everything neat & organized and provide space for them to glue on a variety of activities that we do. My kiddos absolutely LOVE collecting the "suitcase stamps/stickers" to decorate with. They get a few to start out, then receive more as we travel to the various countries. Others I use as a motivational & behavior modification incentive, which is very successful. Another huge hit is making a passport. There are 4 options, including a passport specifically for "Christmas Around The World" traveling, as well as a huge variety of passport stamps, which they also enjoy collecting. The train tickets and plane, bus, & boat boarding passes. are also a huge hit. Via a letter, students are invited to come travel with the gingerbread man, who makes a speedy tour guide. "Gin" keeps them apprised of places they should visit by sending postcards. I had an absolute blast designing these from real photographs & stamps from those countries. There are 3 from each country, as well as "color me" postcards, so that students can practice "point of view" writing in a fun way. A set of gingerbread-themed posters announce where children will be traveling and how they will get there. The 6 countries included in this packet are: USA, Mexico, Canada, Sweden, Italy & Germany. I've included a variety of maps, which come in color to use as posters, plus black & white for students. They come labeled & unlabeled, so you can use them as an assessment tool as well. My personal favorite activity, is the "Snap & Scrap" journal, with a Christmas-themed page, as well as a generic counterpart. I've included several pages of interesting information about how each country celebrates Christmas, should you want to do the "Christmas Around the World" theme. The "snap" part, is a camera craft featuring a lens "booklet", with pictures specific to that country. You can opt to do just the camera(s), or hinge them with a piece of tape to the "scrap" page, so that it flips over to reveal the information underneath. Each country also comes with factual information, which is incorporated in the "Fan Of Fun Facts For _________" craftivity. The title is a double play on words, for the craft opens like a fan, and students quickly become "fans" of these super-interesting facts. Later, check comprehension by playing "Name That Country?" by reading a fact and having students tell what country it came from. "I Spy A Country" is another game you can play to help reinforce map skills. Teachers jot down 3-5 clues on the poster, then students write down their dated-answer on their worksheet. X number of correct answers and they receive a "super spy" stamp for their suitcase. I've also packed in a lot of travel-themed writing prompts, such as making an itinerary, which provides a vocabulary building opportunity. Students can also do a "Sightseeing Check It Out Then Check It Off" list, flag booklet, and travel journal. There are several options for the travel journals as well, from a "color me" text it page, to a cut & glue class-made book. They are different enough so that you can do them all, or pick & choose what's appropriate for your kiddos. The beauty of this jumbo packet is that it's very versatile, so you can mix & match things to do individually, as a whole group, with a partner, in small groups, or for homework. The projects can also supplement other geography activities you already have implemented. Besides social studies, many items practice a variety of other standards like graphing, weather, telling time, comparing & contrasting & research, with a bit of math tossed in for good measure. There are also a variety of ways to use the packet. Teachers can give the information, or students can pick a country and research it independently. The "Travel Bucks" are a fun way for students to give their presentations, as they become "travel agents", who share highlights about their country, in the hopes that their fellow classmates will use their travel cash to buy a trip from them. Top sales certificates & suitcase brag tags add to the fun, and are a wonderful incentive. An easy-peasy writing prompt for any age, is the "ginger-gram", where students fill in the blanks with a country they would like to live in, as well as one they would not. Older students can explain why. Another simple writing activity is the "Travel Quilt" craft, which practices adjectives in a unique way. Even younger kiddos can do this, and completed projects make an awesome bulletin board. The "Peace is in our hands" craft, is also quick & easy, with lovely results making a terrific hallway display. This craftivity really helps children wrap their heads around the "big picture" of their "personal geography" and their cut out hand prints add that keepsake, finishing touch. I've included a poster for the center of your display, as well as a suitcase sticker kiddos can earn upon completion. Because my kiddos are learning about seasons, weather and appropriate clothing to wear, I designed the "Pack It Up" suitcase craftivity; where they color, cut & glue various clothes suitable for a particular country, to a "suitcase" page; while older students simply list the items they want to take. The suitcase opens to reveal several pages of the different things they packed for the various countries that they visited. Besides a “Christmas Around the World” theme, you can use this unit all year long, as I have matching generic counterparts. Start whenever you want, then in December, board the “Holiday Express” & add the activities of how these countries celebrate Christmas. Lessons are easily diversified for various classroom abilities & grade levels. Simply pick what’s appropriate for your kiddos. "Travel Tweets" are also an interesting way to get students enthusiastic about writing, as is the "Welcome To Our House" booklet, "Airport Adventures" and "Whooooo Do You Want To Travel With?" color-me worksheets. Besides black & white versions for students, I’ve included colorful templates, so you can quickly make samples to share. There are also graphs, Venn diagrams, posters, a song, and some worksheets, which can also be used as assessment tools. As you can see there's a ton of fun for you to choose from including some puzzles. These come in color for an independent center, as well as BW so kiddos can make their own, as they practice recognizing & sequencing numbers from 1-10, or skip counting by 10s to 100. Click on the link to zip on over to my TpT shop to take a look. Travels Around The World. Today's featured FREEBIE comes from the packet and is a "Merry Christmas From Around The World" poster and coloring card, which includes an alphabetical list of how 28 countries say "Merry Christmas" , with 4 links to other websites with more countries. Well that's it for today. Thanks for stopping by. My feet have hit the floor running, as there is much to do, and not enough time in the day to get it all done. But I will endeavor to slow my pace and enjoy the journey, making sweet memories, as we decorate our blessed home for Christmas. Wishing you and yours a special day. "Maybe Christmas" he thought, "doesn't come from a store." "Maybe Christmas perhaps, means a little bit more!" -Dr. Seuss From "The Grinch"