Kids adore making crafts where an ordinary object becomes something exciting. Watching a simple plastic cup shrink in the oven turning it into an ornament gives children a sense of wonder and control over the creation process. Children also love rituals. So making Christmas ornaments gives them a seasonal tradition to look forward to every […]
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Cranberry Upside-Down Cake
This week I made this super simple cranberry upside-down cake with the children in my care. The kids love cranberries and it makes a nice holiday dessert! Be sure to turn down the oven to 325 degrees F degrees after putting the cake in the oven so the cranberries and caramel sauce don’t burn. Flip the […]
Shining Stars for Hanukkah
To prepare for Hanukkah have the kids make a Star of David Sun Catcher! With just a 6 point paper star, tissue paper squares, and self-laminating sheets kids can craft a colorful reminder that the Festival of Lights is all about joy, creativity, and bright hearts. This sun catcher project is simple, sweet, and perfect […]
“The Tree That’s Meant to Be” and Pine Cone Christmas Tree Craft
In “The Tree That’s Meant to Be” by Yuval Zommer, a small, crooked fir tree is left all alone after the others near it in the forest are chosen by families as Christmas to bring home. But when the forest animals gather around the lonely little tree to cheer it up and celebrate the season, […]