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. […]

Halloween Meme

Spooky Fun Nannies Love!

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. […]

“There Was an Old Lady that Swallowed Some Leaves” and Fun Craft

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 […]

Halloween Apple Smiles

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 […]

Halloween Sun Catcher Craft

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: […]