Because there are no hot ovens or complicated steps, kids can easily help make this refreshing summer dessert themselves with very little help from their nanny. They can fold in the whipped topping, pour the filling, and arrange slices of fresh sliced strawberries on top of this pie. This strawberry Jello pie is a perfect […]
Cupcake Liner Firework Craft for 4th of July
July 1, 2026 Leave a Comment
These cupcake liner fireworks are a simple, kid-friendly craft that lets little hands create their own colorful fireworks display. With a few patriotic cupcake liners, scissors, glue, and black paper, kids can make a festive decoration perfect for celebrating Independence Day. Check out how to make other firework crafts on my blog with paint and […]
Red, White, and Blue Shish Kabobs
June 26, 2026 Leave a Comment
Looking for a festive kid-friendly snack for the 4th of July? These easy fruit shish kabobs are a sweet way to celebrate! Let little hands build their own patriotic treat by adding fresh strawberries, juicy blueberries, and marshmallows onto skewers. You Will Need: Kid-Friendly Bamboo SkewersStrawberriesBlueberriesMarshmallows What to Do: 1. Wash the fruit and hull […]
Fireworks Fork Painting
June 24, 2026 1 Comment
There is no need for a fancy art kit to create a masterpiece that really pops! Turn ordinary plastic forks into a fun art tool with this easy Fireworks Craft for kids! As a nanny I love this activity because it’s simple to set up, encourages creativity, and creates a festive decoration perfect for celebrating […]
Patriotic Trifle
May 22, 2026 Leave a Comment
Red and blue berries make are the natural colors to use for any summertime patriotic holiday. This patriotic trifle has layers of strawberries, blueberries, and cheesecake pudding making it perfect for Memorial Day, the 4th of July, and Labor Day. Allow the children to help you wash the berries and layer the fruit and cream […]
Patriotic Summer Window Clings
May 20, 2026 Leave a Comment
Looking for an inexpensive, easy Memorial Day craft kids will actually be excited about? The 4-, 7-, and 9-year-olds in my care had so much fun decorating these patriotic window clings for Memorial Day. They also are the perfect activity the 4th of July and all patriotic summer celebrations. Each kit includes three sets of […]
Patriotic Sensory Tray
July 2, 2025 Leave a Comment
Children love sensory trays because they provide a fun and engaging way to explore different textures and sights through hands-on play, stimulating multiple senses at once. I loved creating this 4th of July sensory tray theme for a toddler in my care. Although I could have easily purchased red, white, and blue colored sensory rice, […]
4th of July Paper Plate Hats
July 1, 2020 1 Comment
Creative Wednesday July 4th is Independence Day in the United States of America. Here is a very inexpensive, fun, and easy craft to make with your Nanny Kids to wear this weekend to help celebrate Independence Day. Although there are seven red stripes on the American flag to represent valor, six white stripes to symbolize […]
Fourth of July Crafts
July 4, 2018 Leave a Comment
Independence Day Fun In the United States is America the 4th of July is filled with parades, barbecues, and fireworks to celebrate the Declaration of Independence on July 4, 1776. Here are some easy crafts I made with my nanny kids to bring with them to their local holiday parade. The finished projects may look […]
Statue of Liberty Paper Plate Mask
July 1, 2015 Leave a Comment
Paper Plate Craft for 4th of July After working as a nanny for 21-years and making every red, white, and blue craft and food under the sun I needed to find a new patriotic craft I haven’t made before with the kids for the Fourth of July. I found an inexpensive paper plate craft book […]
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