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5-Minute Hanging Play Tent (No Sewing Required!)

Stephanie — Tue, 04 Nov 2025 06:00:00 +0000

Make this no-sew hanging play tent in just minutes using a sheet and an embroidery hoop—fun, fast, and kid-approved! The weather’s cooling down, which means more play time indoors, and kids who are constantly asking for new “fort ideas.” I’ve seen so many cute play tents online—but between the price tags and the sewing involved,...

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Heart Paper Chain Valentine Countdown

Stephanie — Wed, 22 Jan 2025 06:00:00 +0000

How to make a heart paper chain with fun countdown activities for your family to do this Valentine’s Day! If you liked our Valentine Activity Dice and our Family Valentine Party, you’ll love this fun countdown chain! Because Valentine’s Day is all about cherishing those you love, so why not let the whole family celebrate this holiday together?!...

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The Giving Tree – A Season of Service

Stephanie — Tue, 24 Oct 2023 06:00:00 +0000

Looking for a way to focus more on service this holiday season? The Giving Tree is the perfect project! I sometimes look back at the start of the new year and think, “I can’t believe the holidays are over already!” So, in an effort to preserve this time just a bit and focus less on...

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Homemade Toy Instruments

The Creative Team — Fri, 07 Jul 2023 06:00:00 +0000

How to make noisy, silly homemade toy instruments out of everyday household objects. Here are a few more favorite kid’s crafts and activities – Glowing Monster Craft, Nature Walk Scavenger Hunt Printables, and How to Make Slime. How to Make Homemade Instruments Kids love making noise, and these homemade wind, string, and percussion instruments are...

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DIY Tic Tac Toe Board

The Creative Team — Fri, 26 Aug 2022 06:00:00 +0000

Learn how to make a Tic Tac Toe Board using a pencil box and some washi tape! This simple idea can be made in under 5 minutes! Here are a few more ideas that will make playing games with your family even more AMAZING – Are We There Yet? Road Trip Games, Train Games at...

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Family Reading Night

The Creative Team — Tue, 23 Aug 2022 06:00:00 +0000

Grab some pillows and blankets, download these darling free printables, and start making memories at your family reading night! Here are a few more family activities we think you’ll love – Doorknob Mailboxes, Chalk Ice, Train Games, and Mini Sensory Bins. At Home Reading Activity I’ve always loved reading. Whether on my own, or listening to someone,...

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5 Little Pumpkins: A Halloween Rhyme Craft

Stephanie — Fri, 01 Oct 2021 06:00:00 +0000

Kids love this fun little rhyme about 5 little pumpkins. Here’s how to make an easy Halloween craft that will bring the story to life. Here are a few more fall activities and crafts for kids – “I Love You” Pumpkin Garland, Leaf Headbands, and Puppet Show Printables. Five Little Pumpkins Fingerplay I used to...

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Reading Activity || Doorknob Mailbox

The Creative Team — Sun, 18 Jul 2021 06:00:16 +0000

Making a doorknob mailbox is a neat reading activity that will help kids master reading while keeping things fun. BONUS – you’ll make some special memories along the way! We love coming up with ideas that help kids reach milestones while having FUN! Our fun Reading Log Printable Pack, and our Family Reading Night are a few...

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Printable Reading Log

Stephanie — Thu, 15 Jul 2021 06:00:18 +0000

Encourage kids to read, both at home or in the classroom, with our printable reading log pack! Looking for more adorable reading printables? Here’s some we think you’ll love! Homework punch card bookmarks and Free Printable Origami Bookmarks. How to Create a Reading Log for Kids SUPPLIES NEEDED – Reading Log Printable Pack (download below) printer...

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