November 2011

Playful Picks (November 27, 2011)

Quote of the Week A child loves his play, not because it’s easy, but because it’s hard. {Benjamin Spock} Fun Activities & Projects Holiday Gift Tag Templates :: Made by Joel DIY Craft Kits :: Kids Craft Weekly Paper Christmas Tree & Snowman Ornaments :: elsie marley Reindeer Games (Crafts & Activities) :: Little Wonders’ [...]

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Busy Bingo Game

Happy Monday! I’m over at Make and Takes today sharing a fun Busy Bingo game to print and play. We’re bringing ours along to play with cousins on Thanksgiving. This bingo game includes some movement, some talking, and some hunting. Fun! Head over to Make and Takes to print a Busy Bingo game for your [...]

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Scavenger Hunt (Times Two)

A few weeks ago, we were heading out to run some errands with my mom, my sister, and my nieces. Delaney is not a big fan of shopping, so I knew she might not be thrilled with our afternoon plans. Wanting to be proactive, I grabbed a little notebook and starting jotting down things we [...]

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Thanksgiving Round-Up

Feel like doing some Thanksgiving crafting with your kids? Here’s a round-up of our projects from Thanksgivings past – enjoy! Thankful Poems Give Thanks – Paper Quilt Turkey Doodles Origami Turkeys Turkey Pet Rocks

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Taking Dictation: Crafting Stories with Young Kids

I’m sharing a few ideas for capturing children’s creative storytelling at Simple Kids today. Here is a sneak peek: There is really nothing like the imagination of a young child. Long before they can write their own stories, children are ready and eager to tell their own stories. It is wonderfully empowering for a child [...]

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Playful Picks (November 6, 2011)

Quote of the Week When children pretend, they’re using their imaginations to move beyond the bounds of reality. A stick can be a magic wand. A sock can be a puppet. A small child can be a superhero. {Fred Rogers} Fun Activities & Projects Ed Emberley’s Website Shrinky Dink Dog Tags :: JCasa Handmade Coloring [...]

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Free Play Art :: Sun Catchers

This week, the girls rummaged through our craft supplies and set-up a project for themselves. Love it! This week: Clear Contact Paper Collage Materials: clear Contact paper (taped to the table, sticky-side up) tissue paper squares sequins rainbow feathers construction paper strips Artist at work: Beautiful artwork hanging in their windows: This is a fun, [...]

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Ways to Play in November

Happy November! My little Mary Poppins and detective had a fun Halloween. When I tucked them in to bed last night, Natalie was already talking about getting ready for Thanksgiving. On to the next holiday, I guess! Ready for some fresh play inspiration? My idea sheet is ready to download! This month’s play ideas include [...]

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