The kids and I love to embrace the new seasons with crafting. With Fall in full swing we set out to create a fun and pretty fall craft. The Fall Paper Bag Tree was perfect for us to make. Easy to make and a simple decoration for the house as well. The kids are so proud to have their trees sitting out as decorations. They can not wait for the family to see them at Thanksgiving lunch in a few weeks. Fall Tree Craft paper bags fun felt … [Read more...]
Hands On Turkey Math for Kids
New math concepts can easily frustrate kids. To keep it fun we made a hands on turkey math game! Actually it was more than just hands on--it was a move and learn math activity! Hands On Math Game clear contact paper (affiliate link) colored card stock (affiliate link) tape googly eyes To create the game I cut a turkey body and feathers from card stock and added a face to the body with the googly eyes and bits of paper. I cut a … [Read more...]
Tips for Raising Grateful Kids
We all want our kids to be grateful for the things in their lives, but sometimes struggle with how to teach them such a big concept. I invited three moms to a discussion to share their experiences with raising grateful kids and offer tips for other parents. I chatted with Giselle Achecar from Eco Rico TV, Valerie Deneen from Inner Child Fun, and Zina Harrington from Let's Lasso the Moon on my #CoffeeBreak show and it was one of my favorite … [Read more...]
Turkey Color Hunt and Math Pattern Activity
We went on a turkey feather color hunt to Move and Learn about colors and patterns! This one was super easy to set up and the kids can keep playing with it all month long. Color Hunt Activity: construction paper feathers in a variety of colors kids who are ready to move I cut a bunch of paper feathers out of construction paper and scattered them all over the yard. Then the kids ran around and collected them (like a bunch of turkeys who … [Read more...]
Thanksgiving Fruit Turkey Snack for Kids
There are so many sugary treats out this time of year! Halloween brings non-stop sweets that last all the way through Valentine's Day. Fun food like this Thanksgiving Fruit Turkey get kids excited about eating some of the healthy stuff too! Thanksgiving Fruit Turkey Supplies: pear or apple for the body raisins carrot peanut butter grapes or favorite cut up fruit wooden skewers These turkeys are easy to make and great for … [Read more...]
Thanksgiving Kids Craft: Torn Paper Turkeys
Looking for a super easy, super fun Thanksgiving craft? Have kids of different ages and can't find something that can keep all occupied? Well, you are in luck! One of my kids' favorite Thanksgiving crafts--torn paper turkeys--may just be what you're looking for. Torn Paper Turkey Supplies: Scraps of paper in whatever color you want. Googly eyes Scissors--unless you are really, really good at tearing out turkey shapes! Your … [Read more...]
{21 Days of Gratitude} Why I’m Thankful for Reading
I was so excited when Mari at Inspired By Family shared her idea for the 21 Days of Contagious Gratitude family challenge and I couldn't wait to sign up. I have always loved Thanksgiving, even as a child I liked the coziness of the holiday and the chance to share how thankful you are for what you love. Today's gratitude prompt is a skill/talent you possess. As soon as I saw it I knew what I was going to write about. Reading. I am … [Read more...]
Create a Thankfulness Tree
Every year since my oldest daughter was born we have recorded the things we are thankful for in some way. There is something about stopping to write down the blessings in your life that makes them that much sweeter and more appreciated. We've done this in a couple different ways, but last year's was one of our favorites and the kids can't wait to do it again this November. We created a huge 6 foot tree out of torn and crumbled paper bag pieces on … [Read more...]
