Looking for a Halloween activity that’s more treat than trick? These Rice Krispies Treat Monsters from onelittleproject are the perfect hands-on fun for little goblins. With candy eyes and colorful melted chocolate the kids will love creating and eating their own silly, spooky snack. No scary skills required — just imagination and sticky fingers! You […]
Leaf Rubbings Wreath
October 1, 2025 Leave a Comment
As the crisp autumn leaves begin to fall, it’s the perfect time to turn nature’s beauty into a fun, creative activity with the little ones. A leaf rubbing wreath not only sparks imagination but also provides a great opportunity to teach kids about colors, textures, and the changing seasons — all while making a keepsake […]
“Martin Luther King the Peaceful Warrior” and Peace Sun Catcher
January 15, 2025 Leave a Comment
To prepare for Martin Luther King Jr. Day read children’s books about the civil rights leader and make a peace sun catcher to recognize Martin Luther King Jr.’s birthday. In “Martin Luther King the Peaceful Warrior” by Ed Clayton readers follow the inspiring life of Martin Luther King Jr. in a moving, vital, and informative […]
Halloween Night Lights
October 2, 2024 Leave a Comment
These adorable Halloween night lights are so easy to make with mini mason jars, (or any clear plastic or glass jars), with tissue paper, a black sharpie marker, and battery operated tea lights. Let the kids use construction paper and glue sticks for accessories like a witch’s hat if they want to as well. You […]
Beautiful Oops by Barney Saltzberg
March 5, 2022 Leave a Comment
I love Beautiful Oops! by Barney Saltzberg and so do my Nanny Kids. We all make mistakes. Making mistakes can be devastating especially for children. Beautiful Oops! encourages young artists to embrace their mistakes and make them into something beautiful…a “beautiful oops”. This is a great message for all ages and anything we make mistakes […]
Indoor Snowman with Homemade Cloud Dough
January 19, 2022 Leave a Comment
I love trying different types of homemade play dough with kids. Could dough feels amazing and is a great boredom buster anytime of the year. But since it is winter where I work and live in New Jersey it is the perfect time to read “Charlie and Lola: Snow is My Favorite and My Best” […]
“The Day of the Bad Haircut” and Cutting Paper Hair
September 8, 2021 Leave a Comment
All kids I have ever met have cried at least once during or after getting a haircut. That’s why I have often borrowed The Day of the Bad Haircut by Eva Moore from the library. In The Day of the Bad Haircut Molly finally allows her mother to cut her hair, after weeks of protesting, […]
Read “Waiting for Wings” and Make Coffee Filter Butterflies
April 7, 2021 2 Comments
Creative Wednesdays The little ones I care for absolutely love making butterflies out of coffee filters. It’s one of the best boredom busters ever as they want to do this over and over for hours of fun. Plus, it is fascinating to learn how a worm-like caterpillar turn into a delicate creature with wings reading […]
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