It’s the most wonderful time of the year and the most hectic! Finding time to create meaningful center activities can be a challenge during the holiday season. Today, I’m excited to share with you a free math printable that will make your students excited about solving math equations! This Christmas Tree Addition and Subtraction Math […]
Snowflake Race Poster Board Game
While my family back east is enjoying the snow falling down and snow play time…we are making games with winter themes as the Arizona sun continues to shine! At some point this winter, we will load up in our van and head a couple hours north to try to grab some of that magical, white snow, […]
Kid-Made Christmas Countdown
Hello there, I’m “Mini Miss Mae!” I’m guest posting on my mom’s blog today to share with you how easy it is for kids to make a simple Kid-Made Christmas Countdown. This idea all started because one day when I got home from school I said to mom, “Mom, how many more days until […]
40+ Kid-Made Christmas Ornaments
I’ve always enjoyed receiving kid-made gifts. I can still remember when I was a teacher and the children would bring me gifts and trinkets that they put their heart and soul into. It was just precious! I still have a box of the little gifts of love that they gave to me all those years […]
DIY Snowman Button Counting Activity
Who else thinks that snowmen are adorable?! The round, jolly, snowy fellow is just so cute. He also makes for some fun activities that kids love too! Your children will really enjoy learning with this DIY Snowman Button Counting Activity and you’ll like how easy and frugal it is to make! Wintry Snowman Fun! Try this Snowman […]
Cinnamon Stick Ribbon Christmas Tree Ornament
I fell in love with Mary Engelbreit’s unique colorful style when I first saw her stationary at my mother-in-law’s house and I just couldn’t take my eyes off it. The illustrations are so full of life and dynamic colors…it’s almost mesmerizing. When I sat down with my children to choose a book for our 10 […]
Goldfish® Crackers DIY Christmas Tree Poster Board Game
It’s no secret that children {and adults} are obsessed with Goldfish® Crackers! They’re delicious, adorable and so easy to toss in a baggie for snacks. Today, I’d like to share with you one of my obsessions…DIY poster board games and how easy it is to create a holiday game board to be played with everybody’s […]
Wintertime Playdate
This Wintertime Playdate shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. #GladeHolidayJoy #CollectiveBias Time to Deck the Halls and prepare for the most wonderful time of the year! I know I’m not alone in this when I say, I just LOVE this time of year! Family togetherness, cooler […]
Easy Salted Caramel Fudge Recipe
This is the most delicious, mouth-watering, dangerously easy Salted Caramel Fudge Recipe! It’s dangerous because when I tell you how easy it is to make you’ll want to make it all the time and you will make it all the time because it is that easy. I have a very deep love for all things chocolate. […]
Christmas Tree Clay Ornaments
The kids are out of school this week and super excited for Christmas! With that comes some down time, rowdy time, and overall kids getting bored at home while they wait on Christmas. What’s a mom to do in this situation? I think these Christmas Tree Clay Ornaments are perfect for an easy, hands-on Christmas craft! […]
DIY Felt Nativity Scene
Deck the Halls and prepare for His glory fa-la-la-la-la-la-la-la-la! I’m sure I’m not alone when I say that it can be tough to teach kids to stay focused on the true meaning of Christmas in all the hustle and preparations of the Christmas season. We try each year to stay focused on the birth of […]
DIY Frosty the Snowman Felt Activity
The day that I discovered that felt sticks to felt…my mom creativity went into overdrive! I was beyond thrilled! This great discovery opened a bunch of new doors for my crafting and kid activities! I suddenly began plotting and planning what I was going to do with a stockpile of random felt that I had […]
Christmas Tree Felt Activity
Some might say I’m a little obsessed with this great discovery… felt sticks to felt! This means that the need for sticky adhesive or velcro isn’t necessary! This is brand new information for this DIY crafting momma! {a little late to the game some might say} With this mind-blowing discovery came the darling creation of […]
Christmas Tree Race Poster Board Game
I LOVE me some poster board games! They are frugal, easy to make and encourage hours of family fun! What I secretly love most about poster board games is…my children don’t realize that I’m tricking them into learning! Not that they make a habit of {whining and complaining…ahem} about academics but they most certainly do […]
Rudolph and Snowman OREO Cookie Balls for Teacher Gifts!
This Rudolph and Snowman OREO Cookie Balls for Teacher Gifts shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. #OreoCookieBalls #CollectiveBias I am obsessed with OREOS! Everybody that knows me can attest to this! I’ve been known to eat an entire package on my own or dump a […]
10 Days of a Kid-Made Christmas – Cinnamon Clay Gingerbread Man Ornament
Is this the BEST time of year or what?! The most amazing memories are made in our home every year during Christmas time. Whether it be doing fun crafts, snuggling up under a blanket to read a book, or sipping hot chocolate…this time of year rules! My kids and I adore books. Literally, love them […]
Counting with Penguins DIY Game
My oldest son is obsessed with penguins! He studies them, reads books about them, and daily makes art projects of adorable little penguins. I must say that I’m a little fond of them myself! When it came time to practice numbers with him I thought that penguins were the perfect subject for this Counting with Penguins […]
ABC Snowflake DIY Game
While snowflakes are falling in most other cities except ours, we like to create games and activities that remind us of being in the snow! There are many ways to use this ABC Snowflake DIY Game. It’s also one of my favorites because it’s so easy to make! Supplies *affiliate links* Large construction paper – […]