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The Best Learning Apps For Preschoolers

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As LeapFrog Mom Ambassador, I receive products, promotional items and educational material to use and share as I see fit. However, any opinions expressed by me are honest and reflect my actual experience. Most tablets for young kids are focused towards learning and learning games. They can help practice learning areas and skills like letter/number/color/shape recognition, writing, reading, … [Read more...]

Creative Christmas Tree Crafts And Activities For Kids

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I know some people have already put their Christmas trees up, but we've been trying to hold out until after Thanksgiving. So until then I've been finding some creative ways for the kids to create their own personal Christmas tree. There are SO many different items you can use for Christmas tree crafts from pinecones, paper plates, paper tube rolls, and even egg cartons. Check out some of our … [Read more...]

Sponge Painted Christmas Wreath

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Hey everyone, it’s time for our monthly Kid Craft Stars challenge! Every month we have a challenge between a few blogger friends and I, to in-cooperate a different craft medium or technique into a simple kid craft. If you’re new here check out #kidcraftstars on Instagram to see what we’ve been up to and our past challenges. This months challenge was to create a painting using sponges. This was the … [Read more...]

Footprint Minion Salt Dough Ornament

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We've been busy lately making salt dough ornaments for our tree, and of course with salt dough ornaments comes adorable handprint and footprint art. I already shared our Ninja Turtle and Olaf ornament, but we also finished a Minion one that the kids will love. This post contains affiliate links. Please see my disclosure policy. Here's what you'll need: 1 Cup of salt 2 Cups of flour 1 … [Read more...]

Fine Motor Lacing Ice Skates Craft

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I'm always looking for quick and easy crafts for the kids, and these colorful ice skates are one of my favorites.This is a great activity for little hands to practice their small motor skills and it makes a great winter craft! This post contains affiliate links. Please see my disclosure policy. Materials Needed: Card Stock Scissors Pencil Paint Paint Brush Glitter … [Read more...]