17 St. Patrick’s Day Picture Books for Kids
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by Amy Hughes
1y ago
St. Patrick’s Day is a holiday that celebrates the rich culture and traditions of Ireland. One of the best ways to introduce children to this festive occasion is through books. Picture books can provide a fun and interactive way for kids to learn about leprechauns, Irish folklore, and the history of St. Patrick’s Day. In […] The post 17 St. Patrick’s Day Picture Books for Kids appeared first on Kinder Craze ..read more
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15 Spring Picture Books Your Students Will Love
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by Amy Hughes
1y ago
Spring is in the air! It is filled with new growth, fresh colors, baby animals and a renewed sense of life.  It’s one of my favorite seasons! Add some spring to your lesson plans with these spring picture books. Your students will love learning more about spring through these books. 1. Goodbye Winter, Hello Spring […] The post 15 Spring Picture Books Your Students Will Love appeared first on Kinder Craze ..read more
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Announcing the Fresh New Look of Kinder Craze
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by Maria Gavin
1y ago
You may notice that things look a bit different around here and I am beyond thrilled to finally share the fresh new site design with you today! This update has been a labor of love that I have spent the past nine months planning and preparing to launch. Everything has been overhauled- from the Kinder […] The post Announcing the Fresh New Look of Kinder Craze appeared first on Kinder Craze ..read more
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Easy 4th of July Hat Craft for Kids
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by Maria Manore Gavin
2y ago
How is it possible that the 4th of July is just around the corner? If you’re scrambling like me to add a quick and easy kid’s craft to your family celebration with minimal prep and materials that you probably already have in the house, you’re in luck! This simple patriotic hat serves as a great activity and makes for a fun and festive accessory for the 4th of July. This patriotic hat craft was always a favorite activity in my kindergarten classroom. My students made colorful red, white, and blue hats as a fun Constitution Day activity in mid-September. I loved the project for that time of yea ..read more
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Dot Marker Rainbow Name Tracing
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by Maria Manore Gavin
3y ago
As a busy mom of two young children, I know the value of simple activities that are quick to set up and keep children engaged. Even better is when an activity helps reinforce an academic skill like letter recognition. My daughter Dessa is now three years old and technically “preschool” age (even though she’s still at home with me full time), but dot markers will always be one of our tried-and-true art supplies for sparking her creativity and imagination, even for a task that’s as simple as tracing her name with marker dots. I actually took these photos of Dessa using dot markers to trace the l ..read more
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Preschool-Friendly Paper Plate Christmas Wreath Craft
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by Maria Manore Gavin
3y ago
Creating crafts at Christmastime will always be one of my favorite ways to celebrate the holidays with children. I loved incorporating crafts and art projects into our holiday fun when I taught kindergarten, and now that my daughter Dessa is old enough for preschool, the crafts keep rolling. We recently created a simple paper plate Christmas wreath that was the perfect age-appropriate project and it even offered a little fine motor practice. Get ready to pin this craft because it’s fast, easy, and uses only a few basic materials you might already have lying around the house! This post contains ..read more
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Easy and Fun Thanksgiving Turkey Dot Marker Art
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by Maria Manore Gavin
3y ago
Thanksgiving is just a few days away and I think we all can agree that this one feels different from any Thanksgiving that any of us can remember. My husband and I are planning to stay home and prepare an intimate family dinner for ourselves and the kids. The stakes feel high since Thanksgiving is basically the kick-off for the holiday season and I’m determined to make our first-ever Thanksgiving at home extra special for my three-year-old daughter Dessa. She doesn’t exactly know what to expect for the holiday, but Dessa does know that we are taking time to think about all the things we are th ..read more
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Easy Preschool Fall Tree Art Project
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by Maria Manore Gavin
3y ago
Fall has arrived in Michigan! The days are getting shorter, temperatures are dropping, and the leaves are changing color. Peak color in our area has recently passed, but I am clinging to every beautiful moment of this season. Right now is the perfect time to be out for a walk because there is still plenty of color on the trees to enjoy, but many leaves have already fallen and they make the most delightfully crunchy sound with every step we take. I’m not the only person in the Gavin house that is embracing fall – my daughter Dessa is entranced by the colorful leaves. She collects them on our da ..read more
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Easy Pattern Bracelet Toddler Craft
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by Maria Manore Gavin
3y ago
This post contains affiliate links. I earn a small commission each time someone makes a purchase through one of my links, which helps to support the blog. I can’t believe that it has been two years since I decided to step out of the classroom and stay home to be a full-time mommy to my daughter, Dessa. In those two years, a lot has changed. Our family was blessed last fall with the arrival of our son, Harvey. The struggles of balancing motherhood with work and everything else has continued to be a daily struggle, and life at home has continued to keep me extra busy. My husband and I had been ..read more
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