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Easy Ramadan Sun Catcher
February 25, 2026 Leave a Comment
Ramadan is a beautiful time to introduce children to meaningful traditions through hands-on creativity. Making crescent moon and star sun catchers is a simple, engaging craft that helps kids connect to the symbols they see throughout the month in a way that feels magical and memorable. For nannies this craft also opens the door to age-appropriate conversations about Ramadan’s themes of kindness, gratitude, reflection, and community. It’s more than just a decoration — it’s an opportunity to blend creativity with cultural learning in a way that feels joyful and inclusive.
You Will Need:
Crescent Moon and Star Templates
Card Stock Paper
Printer
Self-Adhesive Laminating Sheets
Tissue Paper Squares
Scissors
What to Do:
1. Print a crescent moon and star template. Cut out the shapes and attach a star to the moon and trace onto card stock paper.
2. Cut out the outside and the inside of the shapes leaving thick border.
3. Place the moon and star shape on a self-adhesive laminating sheet.
4. Have the child place tissue paper squares onto the sticky paper inside the crescent moon and star shape.
5. Place another piece of clear contact paper or self-adhesive laminating sheet on top of the shapes to seal them.
6. Trim the shapes leaving a little contact paper or laminating sheets around the edges of the shape.
7. Have the child hang the sun catcher in a window.
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Photo and idea by Stephanie Felzenberg
Cheddar and Broccoli Egg Bites
February 20, 2026 Leave a Comment
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February 13, 2026 Leave a Comment
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February 11, 2026 Leave a Comment
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February 6, 2026 Leave a Comment
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February 4, 2026 Leave a Comment
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February 2, 2026 Leave a Comment
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[Continue reading...]Best Humidifiers for Babies and Children
February 1, 2026 Leave a Comment
Dry winter air, central heat, and low humidity can often leave tiny noses congested and skin feeling dry, cracked, and itchy. A cool-mist humidifier adds back moisture to the air, helping keep babies’ and children’s’ nasal passages clear, skin soft, and sleep deeper by easing irritation from colds and dry air. Choosing a cool mist […]
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