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10 Little Pumpkins & Ghosts: Storytime Meets Craft Time
October 28, 2026 Leave a Comment
Combine reading and creativity with “Ten Little Jack-O’-Lanterns” by Amanda Sobotka and “Ten Little Ghosts!“ by Amanda Sobotka. These fun Halloween books help children practice counting, build early literacy skills, and enjoy the excitement of the season. After reading, extend the fun with two simple, hands-on crafts that turn the stories into playful, counting, learning experiences.
Jack-O’-Lantern Craft:
After reading “10 Little Jack-O’Lanterns” give children 10 orange circle stickers and a piece of black construction paper. Invite them to use markers to draw different pumpkin faces on the stickers with a fine-tip black marker, then arrange them in two rows of five. The child in my care glued craft sticks to the paper to make the pumpkins sit on a fence.
Ghost Fingerprint Craft:
After reading “Ten Little Ghosts!” have the children make 10 white paint fingerprints on black construction paper. Once the paint dries, use a fine-tip black marker to add eyes and mouths to turn each fingerprint into a little ghost.
These easy activities encourage counting, creativity, fine motor skills, and self-expression, all while making Halloween memories with your nanny kids!
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Lost & Found? Not on My Watch! Labels for Kids’ Clothes and Gear
October 25, 2026 Leave a Comment
We all lose things! The lost and found collection at every school and children’s activity proves it. Between school, playdates, sports, dance classes, and field trips, children’s belongings travel everywhere. Labeling clothes, shoes, backpacks, lunchboxes, water bottles, jackets, and spare outfits makes it easier for nannies, parents, teachers, and children to identify what belongs to […]
[Continue reading...]Ghosts in a Blanket
October 23, 2026 Leave a Comment
Turn ordinary pigs in a blanket into a spooktacular Halloween snack! These silly hot dog ghosts are easy enough for nanny kids to help make and fun to eat. See how to make Mummy Hot Dogs by clicking here too! You Will Need: 8 Cooked Hot Dogs2 Cans (8 oz) Refrigerated Crescent DoughPizza CutterStrawBaking SheetParchment […]
[Continue reading...]Halloween Wreath
October 21, 2026 Leave a Comment
Pumpkins, friendly ghosts, and silly monsters — oh my! This adorable Halloween wreath lets little crafters color, cut, and create their own spooky-cute masterpiece. It’s a boo-tiful way for nannies to sneak creativity and fine-motor practice into Halloween fun! You Will Need: Halloween Wreath Printable TemplatePrinterCardstock PaperPaper PlateScissorsMarkersPaintPaint BrushesWhite GlueHole PunchTwine What to Do: 1. […]
[Continue reading...]Spooky Fun Nannies Love!
October 18, 2026 Leave a Comment
Halloween games are a boo-tiful way to sneak learning into playtime! From matching friendly ghosts to solving spooky mysteries, these games encourage memory, problem-solving, turn-taking, and plenty of giggles. Here are some fun finds for nanny kids of different ages, whether you’re planning a Halloween playdate, a rainy-day activity, or a festive family game night. […]
[Continue reading...]“There Was an Old Lady that Swallowed Some Leaves” and Fun Craft
October 17, 2026 Leave a Comment
Turn storytime into a hands-on fall activity! “There Was an Old Lady that Swallowed Some Leaves” by Lucille Colandro is a breezy, whimsical rhyme book paired with vivid illustrations making it a chaotic tribute to autumn and an absolute page-turner for children. It is an excellent book for preschool through early elementary kids to practice […]
[Continue reading...]Halloween Apple Smiles
October 16, 2026 Leave a Comment
Give your little monsters a reason to grin! These spooky-cute apple bites turn crunchy apples, creamy peanut butter (or Sun Butter), and mini marshmallow teeth into a Halloween snack that’s almost too silly to eat! You Will Need: 3 Red Delicious Apples1 Cup Natural Peanut Butter or Sun Butter1 1/2 Cup Mini MarshmallowsParing KnifeServing Platter […]
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