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Multi Texture Butterfly Craft

A multi texture craft that is fun for kids of all ages to do. This activity can get your kids exploring, and collecting items from outside to use in their arts and crafts projects.

Texture Craft for Preschoolers

Texture crafting is great for little kids and little hands because it allows them to explore lots of new sounds and textures at their own pace.

Moon Crafts For Kids

A simple moon display craft that will get your kids to explore the texture and surface of the moon while allowing them to explore their creativity.

Making a Spider and Spiderweb Out of Straws

Making straw crafts is great fun. Using simple and easy to find items that you probably already have around the home makes this a perfect activity and craft project for children of all ages.

Mothers Day Handprint Flower

If you are looking to make a quick (but beautiful) handmade gift for mothers day, then this handprint flower is perfect and simple for kids to make.

How to Make Your Own Monster Bird Feeder

Recycling and reusing what you have around the house, and creating something useful and fun in the process is what it is all about, and this time a monster bird feeder is on the cards.

Pop-Up Mosaic Egg Easter Card

Making easter cards is something that is easy and fun to do, and it is something that the whole family can do together. These simple and quick pop up cards can be then cherished for many years to come.

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Sewn Felt Easter Egg Decoration for Kids

Easter is always an exciting time for my children, and each year they love to create new pieces, hoping that the Easter Bunny will notice the extra effort! This is an ideal first sewing project that’s simple, easy and fun.

Preschool Valentine’s Day Printables for Toddlers

Maybe you like to bake cookies, or plan intricate crafts, but what about the littlest hands that want to get involved in the lesson or craft? If you’re like me, I love seasonal printables and lessons. They’re lifesavers on those days when you want your kids to be creative, but don’t have time to break out the glitter and paint (let alone clean it up). 

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Easy & Fun Fall Craft Ideas

Fall is the perfect time to break out the hot glue gun, craft paint, and all the construction paper to make fun art pieces and incorporate crafting into educational time.

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DIY Halloween Costume Ideas for Kids

Halloween is one of my favorite holidays. Between the spooky movies, decorations, falling leaves, and mountains of candy and sweet treats, you just can’t beat it. And when I say I love the costumes, I mean I LOVE the costumes! 

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Understanding STAR reading levels and scores

One of the most common assessments you might encounter in primary school is the STAR reading level, which is used to determine how adept your child is at reading and comprehending text.

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How to Teach Kids Phonics – Step by Step

Learning to read by phonics is extremely effective and creates stronger readers than can learn new words on the fly. Over time, they become fluent readers with quick recognition skills.

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Baby Bottle Storage Ideas

There is a universal truth that all parents can attest to once they bring their bundle of joy home. And it’s the sudden avalanche of baby supplies that creep into every corner of your home. In the kitchen, the clutter tends to be bottle parts, pumping supplies, plastic dinnerware, and pacifiers. 

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Can I Use a Baby Carrier for a Newborn?

The short answer is, YES! Of course, then can. However, newborns should be worn with extra care and attention, as their neck strength isn’t developed yet. There are real (and completely avoidable) dangers that newborns can face while in a baby carrier.