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Celebrate Mother’s Day or any special occasion with a heartfelt, handmade gift! Painting and decorating flowerpots is a simple, creative, hands-on activity that elementary-aged kids will love. Plant vibrant flowers for a personalized touch that blooms with love and pride. …

Make Easter extra special with a fun and educational Easter Egg pattern matching activity perfect for three-year-olds! Older kids can color and decorate the eggs, then the younger kiddos can match patterns, shapes, or colors for hours of engaging play. …

April Fool’s Day is the perfect time to get creative with harmless, silly tricks that bring laughter to the whole family. Instead of tricky, messy or scary surprises, simple and lighthearted pranks can make the day extra fun. April Fool’s …

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Looking to make Thanksgiving dinner fun and festive for your little ones? This veggie turkey platter is not only a healthy addition to the table but also a creative activity your kids will love! With a few simple veggies, you …

Make your own garden stepping stones with just a few supplies from your local hardware store.  Great for Mother’s Day or Father’s Day gifts or your own garden décor.  We’ve all seen those super cute garden stepping stones in magazines …

“I’m bored,” are often two of the most terrifying words heard by parents.   But with a little brainstorming, they don’t have to be.  Instead, you can turn boring into a wonderful time of fun, learning and adventure! Growing up …

Longtime fans of the ole homemade Valentine, I’ve had to get a little more clever and crafty as the kids get older. But I still want them writing, reading, and thinking (come on. . . at least a little!) while …

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handmade gifts for the whole family | mom and grandma, dad and grandpa, sisters, friends, brothers, and teacher | teachmama.com

Let’s face it: we’re all busy–even our kids. As they get older, they’re juggling homework, activities, sports, lessons, chores (ahem. . . ), and friends, so when our kids carve out the time to create a handmade gift, it really …

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    We’re all busy. And most of us really like to get a bit crafty but don’t have the time. This little crafty craft is for you. And it’s for me. Because it is so easy. It’s so quick. …

Much like our Christmas Guess the Word Game, the New Year’s Eve Guess the Word Game totally rocks. Okay. There you have it. Plain and simple. Rocks.  The kids loved playing our holiday version on the way to see their …

      Fall is here! Already it seems as though the year is moving at light speed. For many of us, whether we’re classroom teachers or homeschoolers or parent volunteers, now is a great time to put up some rockstar …

    I’m always on the hunt for fun ways to keep my kids engaged and interested and thinking creatively. And when I find something that works, and it’s unplugged, creative fun, it’s a serious win. Today after school, while …

The following Rockstar Sunday guest post is written by one of the coolest gals on the planet, Becky Morales.  Becky is a mom, teacher, and creator of Kid World Citizen, where she shares activities that ‘help young minds go global’. …

    What happens when you put a bar of Ivory soap in the microwave? Really. Ivory soap. Plain ole sweet-smelling, plain-jane white bar o’ Ivory soap? In the microwave. Try it. Your kids will think you’re a rockstar, and …