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November 9, 2022

Random Acts of Christmas Kindness Advent Calendar

You want to raise kind kids who care about others. You want to slow down and be more present during the holiday season. You want to make Christmas memories that your kids will look back on with a smile. You just want to finish your Christmas shopping before Christmas Eve. Feel like you should be focusing more on spreading kindness with your kids but don't know how to fit it all in? The answer could be as simple as downloading a … [Read more...]

November 28, 2021

Delivery Driver Lotto Ticket Thank You Printables

Delivery drivers are some of the real rock stars of the year! We wanted to something nice to thank all the drivers who were coming to our house this month. As we were discussing how lucky we were to have them we decided lotto tickets would be the perfect way to say thanks. We created 3 different free printable delivery driver thank you signs that you can download and print to use at your house too. Printable has been updated for 2021 when you … [Read more...]

November 19, 2020

2020 Random Acts of Kindness Christmas Calendar

Doing 24 random acts of Christmas kindness is the best way to count down to Christmas! Even in 2020. Yes, things may look a little different.  Yes, some of the more fun ideas may have to wait until another time. But there are still so many ways you can spread a kindness in your community this year! Making Acts of Kindness Safe for 2020 So many things have had to be adapted or changed this year and RACKs are no different. If you … [Read more...]

November 6, 2020

Make ABC Practice Fun with a Christmas Stocking Game

There's no denying that the holiday season is here. What better way to combine the excitement of Christmas than with this Christmas Stocking Game that's full of ABC Practice Fun. Not only does it get your toddler working on their fine motor skills and creativity, but it also has them creating and then using what they've made as well. So many times there are things that children whip up and leave sitting on the shelf.  Not this ABC Practice … [Read more...]

November 26, 2019

These Homemade Ornaments Will Make You Smile for Years

Homemade Play Dough Ornaments are the best. Not only do you and your child get to spend time creating together, but then you'll have something to show for it by hanging them on your tree. Buying ornaments at the store is fine, but I can honestly say that creating and crafting together as a family tops buying them any old day. Plus, these ornaments are great for a wide variety of ages. Early learners up to adults can have fun creating their very own … [Read more...]

December 11, 2016

DIY Christmas Tree Footprint Gift Bags

Christmas Tree Footprint Gift Bag

Oh Christmas tree, oh Christmas tree...I cannot help but think of that song while I sit here looking at these DIY Christmas Tree Footprint Gift Bags.  Tis the season for Christmas crafts at my house.  It is one of my favorite times of the year to craft with my children. There are so many wonderful Christmas crafts you can make with the kids. I really love that this craft is also a gift bag we can share with family and friends.  We had a lot of fun … [Read more...]

December 5, 2016

Christmas Tree Math Activity

Kids love this Christmas Tree Math Activity!

This time of year, kids have Christmas on the brain.  So, when there are Christmas trees on every corner and in every classroom, why not go with the theme and make it a learning activity?  We made this Christmas Tree Math Activity for practicing single digit and double digit addition and subtraction. Kids will love to practice math facts with this hands-on learning activity.  If this activity is a hit with your kids, try another Christmas tree … [Read more...]

November 22, 2016

Popsicle Stick Christmas Tree Craft

Popsicle Stick Christmas Tree Craft

Popsicle Sticks!  This Popsicle Stick Christmas Tree craft was fun to make with my kids.  We love looking through the craft closet and pulling out the buttons, pom poms... and seeing what we can create. With Christmas coming up fast I thought an ornament craft would be perfect.  Not to mention my kids have a little Christmas tree up year round in their room so we already had a tree to decorate! Popsicle Sticks are a cheap and easy craft supply to … [Read more...]

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