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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 Dogs
2 Cans (8 oz) Refrigerated Crescent Dough
Pizza Cutter
Straw
Baking Sheet
Parchment Paper
Mustard or Ketchup for Dipping (optional)
What to Do:
1. Preheat the oven according to the crescent roll package directions.
2. Unroll the crescent dough and place it on parchment paper on a baking sheet.
3. Using a pizza cutter, cut the dough into squares.
4. Wrap each hot dog, leaving some dough draped around the bottom to create a ghostly shape.
5. Add two small eyes and an oval mouth by cutting openings in the dough using a straw to reveal the hot dog underneath.
6. Bake according to the dough package directions, until golden brown and cooked through.
References:
Recipe idea from Simply Healthy Mama
Photo by Stephanie Felzenberg
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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 […]
[Continue reading...]Halloween Sun Catcher Craft
October 14, 2026 1 Comment
Turn any sunny window into a Halloween masterpiece! Kids can create colorful pumpkin, ghost, bat, and candy corn sun catchers simply using tissue paper and self-adhesive laminating sheets. It’s an easy, mess-friendly craft that lets little artists of any age play with color while adding a festive glow to the Halloween decor. You Will Need: […]
[Continue reading...]Falling for Fall: Autumn Toys and Games Kids Love
October 11, 2026 Leave a Comment
Cooler days, colorful leaves, and acorns everywhere! Autumn is the perfect season to bring a little nature-inspired fun into your nanny playroom. These toys and games offer more than entertainment: they encourage fine motor development, early math, problem-solving, and imaginative play. Here are some fun finds to add to your fall activity rotation! 1. The […]
[Continue reading...]“The Crayons Trick or Treat” by Drew Daywalt and Making Costumes for the Crayons
October 10, 2026 Leave a Comment
Last week the kids and I made costumes for the Sheepy in “Creepy Sheepy” and this week we did the same with the crayon protagonists in “The Crayons Trick or Treat” by Drew Daywalt. After reading “The Crayons Trick or Treat” with the children in your care, set up a coloring and drawing station where […]
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