Let's make an advent calendar together one piece at a time. This has been a favorite of ours since it was released in 2014. A lot of new ornaments have been designed since this was designed so I have been rounding them up and will be sharing them with you each week from now until ...
Since I first shared this sheep ornament several years ago as part of my Countdown Calendar, it has been a favorite applique for many things too. I love when I find a project that is not only adorable, but the pattern is well written and easy to follow. This is one of those projects. I ...
Years ago my mom gave me a bunch of handmade snowflake ornaments made from thread. I still have them on my Christmas tree each year. There are many wonderful patterns for crocheted snowflakes, from very simple to elaborate. I was having a hard time finding one that was easy to follow so I asked my ...
Snowmen are my favorite. They are so happy and always warm my heart. I designed this little guy for our first ornament of the "Countdown to Christmas Calendar" crochet along. He would also be cute hung on a regular Christmas tree, on packages or as decorations. Scroll down to view the free pattern or purchase ...
Snowmen are my favorite. They are so happy and always warm my heart. I designed this little guy for our first ornament of the "Countdown to Christmas Calendar" crochet along. He would also be cute hung on a regular Christmas tree, on packages or as decorations. Scroll down to view the free pattern or purchase ...
This watercolor pastel bulletin board is the perfect addition to your calendar bulletin board. You can use it to count the days you are in school. There are two different sizes for the ten frames cards. All on a color watercolor backgrounds. ...
My mom collects little fun things all year for our stockings. It is one of my favorite parts of Christmas. When choosing ornaments for this calendar I knew I had to have a stocking. One of my all time favorite ornament patterns is this adorable granny stitch boot from "Eating Out Loud". It made my ...
Gingerbread kids add a cute touch of whimsy to our “Countdown to Christmas Calendar“. I have searched and searched for a pair that was just right and found it from BellaCrochet. MATERIALS Note: The pattern calls for thread and small hook, but made from ww yarn and H hook they turned out the right size ...
Let's make an advent calendar together one piece at a time. This has been a favorite of ours since it was released in 2014. A lot of new ornaments have been designed since this was designed so I have been rounding them up and will be sharing them with you each week from now until ...
Growing up, Christmas was filled with wonderful Christmas music. My sister and I both play instruments so one of us could always be heard playing carols. The annual Christmas band concert was a highlight, especially when my sister played in her college symphony. I miss hearing her play, but we still have carols playing throughout ...
I have been cleaning out my craft room lately and I have a TON of yarn scrap balls! Each year there is a "Stashdown Crochet Along" and I love the thought of being able to use up all of our odds and ends. I decided to make some place mats that I could use under ...
An Advent calendar with candy...that is so last year. This year we are having a different holiday activity each day and Thayer is almost as into that as he was the candy last year. This is my homemade advent calendar - from a mini muffin pan, Cricut numbers and Oriental Trading Company magnetic paper. Day 1: Go to the Santa Parade Day 2: Write a letter to Santa Day 3: Drink Hot Cocoa (yep, in a retirement mug) Day 4: Write and send Christmas cards to loved ones. Day 5: Make snowflakes Bandon was feeling left out, so he removed all of the ornaments from Thayer's tree. Day 6: Perform a Random Act of Kindness. (Thayer brought his Grandpa and Great Aunt Linda dinner) (I was inspired and paid for coffee for the next five people to go through Bigfoot Java this morning) Day 7: Bake Christmas Cookies Day 8: Leave a surprise present for the neighbors We packed up the cookies we made and Thayer and Justin went from house to house delivering them - I had originally planned the order this way with this purpose in mind and was expecting to have to prompt Thayer in that direction. However, when Thayer read the activity for the day, he suggested that we give away the cookies we had made - like mother, like son. Day 9: Dress up in Holiday Garb and Take Silly Pictures Day 10: Eat a Piece of Chocolate with Mommy Here's my horrible parenting confession: Thayer can't read, so...I was just exhausted and instead of "Listen to Holiday Music and Have a Dance Party", I fibbed and let us enjoy some chocolate instead. Thayer didn't seem to mind. Day 11: Shop for a New Toy and Donate it to a Charitable Organization Our church adopted a couple of families, so I took some of the items that they requested and off we went. I liked getting to pick out some really cute girl clothes and Thayer even seemed to enjoy the day. He actually said, "This is my favorite advent day ever" as we were picking out art supplies for a little girl. I was so proud, either he has already adopted the spirit of philanthropy that I was hoping to impart to him or he just knows how to play his mama really well. I'll take it either way. I was extra proud of Thayer when he seemed a bit bummed, but helped to wrap up the Jake the Pirate boat that he had on his Christmas list as well. Day 12: Listen to Christmas Music and Have a Dance Party Day 13: Go to See How to Train Your Dragon Live This was something that we already had on our calendar, so I just worked it into the dates. We went with Ashley and Thayer's BFF: Gannon. Thayer was about as thrilled and frightened as any three year old can get at the same time. Day 14: Play in the Snow Day 15: Make a Homemade Christmas Ornament Day 16: Visit Santa Day 17: Make a Gift for your teacher We made this adorable little tote bag. I have been using fruit as stamps all summer, so we tried an apple for this project. I cut it in half and left both the halves on the table while I gathered the rest of the supplies. When I came back with the paint and brushes, Thayer had taken a bite out of one of the halves. It certainly added some character to the bag. Day 18: Admire a local light display Day 19: Make Christmas treats for your class Day 20: Do something to make a family member's life easier Thayer opted to make Justin's life easier by not whining as he had to get ready for school. Day 21: Go Caroling with the Federal Way United Methodist Church Day 22: Go to the Cabin with Neen, Auntie Holly, and Cousin Calder Day 23: Have a snowball fight Day 24: Visit Grandma and Grandpa
I saw this ADORABLE little guy from "Simply Collectible" over the weekend and couldn't wait to make one for the "Countdown to Christmas Calendar". He is so easy to make and super quick too. I couldn't wait to share so I switched the line up around a little so we can make him now. MATERIALS ...
My oldest son's favorite ornament to put on our advent calendar is Santa. Nicolas was born December 1st and always thought he was named after St. Nick. After searching through many wonderful Santa ornaments for our "Countdown to Christmas Calendar", I came across this one and loved it. Thanks to Debi of Dly's Hooks and ...
There are many wonderful star patterns available. When searching for one to add to our "Countdown to Christmas Calendar" I wanted something unique. This one ...
Snap Block Center - Primer Activities This resource has editable components! Get this product as part of a BUNDLE and SAVE! Snap Block Bundle Included in this download is: Sight Word Snap Block Centers are the STEM way to practice letters, sight words, and counting! Students will create the words, record their blocks, count how many blocks it took, and write the word. This set includes: - half-page task cards with sight words on them (not to scale). - recording sheets with all words listed where students build, count, and write. - recording sheet that is blank AND EDITABLE so you can customize what words you want the kids to work on. - recording page with two words per page, students draw what they can draw the blocks, count how many blocks, and write the word. (Also EDITABLE so you can preprogram words in if you choose). Words included in Primer List: all am are at be black brown but came did do eat four get good have he into know like must new no on our pretty ran ride say she say so soon that they too under want was well went what white who will win yes Words are not to scale because many words will not fit on one page becuase of the size of the snap blocks. The purpose is to COUNT and create too. File Format: Editable PDF using Adobe (free on the internet) The sight words are editable on the tracking pages only. You will also like: Alphabet Brochures Editable Monster Management & Calendars Editable Rules with Activities Check out these other top sellers from Simply Kinder: Alphabet Hats Alphabet Writing Poems Editable Rules with Activities Number Formation Poems Jennifer Kadar - Simply Kinder - Kindergarten - First Grade - Preschool
Knowing how to read sight words helps kids to read more fluently and better understand what they are reading. Kids learn many sight words just by being exposed to them during shared reading, but there are those tricky ones that need some extra practice. To make memorizing sight words more fun we like to play games!
We don't see cardinals in Northern Utah, but I love adding them to my tree at Christmas. I think this one by Hatch-ed With Love makes a great addition to our “Countdown to Christmas Calendar“. MATERIALSYarn: Worsted weight in red, black and yellowCrochet Hook: IMiscellaneous: Yarn needleDirections: Follow directions for making “Cardinal Applique” by Hatched With LoveHanger: Attach ...
