Thanksgiving Rice Krispy Treats

Making Rice Krispies treats shaped and colored like autumn or Thanksgiving is the perfect way to create seasonal fun the kids can eat. This is a great kid-friendly autumn or Thanksgiving dessert you can make for, or with, the children well ahead of the holiday inspired by Two Sisters Crafting. Rice Krispies treats freeze great […]

Autumn Leaf Night Lights

Turn November’s colorful leaves into a little learning and a lot of fun! Pair autumn-themed storytime with a hands-on craft as children transform real fall leaves and glass jars into glowing night lights. I found this idea on the Fox Farm Home web site. LIt’s a creative way to explore nature, colors, textures, fine motor […]

Tell Me You Are a Nanny!

Spooktacular Mummy, Ghost & Jack-O’-Lantern Quesadillas

Make lunchtime a little spooky with these cheesy Halloween quesadillas! With just tortillas and shredded cheese, kids can help create silly ghosts, wrapped-up mummies, and grinning jack-o’-lanterns. Invite children to invent their own spooky faces. We should always supervise little helpers in the kitchen., but for younger children, we should handle cutting and baking ourselves. […]

Halloween Costumes for Nannies

Lost & Found? Not on My Watch! Labels for Kids’ Clothes and Gear

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 […]

Fall Storytime & Craft: “You’re My Little Pumpkin Pie”

Some of the best nanny activities begin with a favorite story! “You’re My Little Pumpkin Pie” by Nicola Edwards is a sweet, autumn-themed board book filled with adorable illustrations and loving sentiments perfect for sharing with the youngest children in your care. It celebrates the loving bond between a caregiver and a little one through […]

Ghosts in a Blanket

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 […]

Halloween Wreath

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. […]

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