Saint Patrick’s Day Project This is an easy project to make with your Nanny Kids for Saint Patrick’s Day. I had the kids trace cookie cutters onto construction paper but you can Google and print out clover shapes to use as well. You Will Need: Green and White Construction Paper or Poster Board Safety Scissors […]
Pot of Gold Scavenger Hunt from familyeducation.com Scavenger hunts are so much fun. Have the children help you make a treasure chest. Then the nanny or au pair can make the clues to lead the children to their pot of gold. You Will Need: Newspaper Unfinished wooden or cardboard treasure chest (You can buy a […]
Celebrating Unity Among FaithsToday is World Religion Day. The purpose of World Religion Day is to promote the unity and similarity of spiritual faiths. We can teach children religious tolerance without denying them from accepting and practicing the faith of their parents. An easy way to celebrate World Religion Day with children is to use […]
On Sunday we discussed that nannies and au pairs should charge more when working on New Year’s Eve. Click here to see article or to let us know how much you charge on New Year’s Eve. In preparation for New Year’s Eve let the children that are hosting the party help you decorate their playroom […]
Make a Star of David for Hanukkah The Star of David is named after King David of ancient Israel. With the establishment of the state of Israel in 1948 the Star of David on the Flag of Israel has also become a symbol of Israel. You will need:6 Popsicle sticksGlueGlitterYarn or ribbon Directions: Glue Popsicle […]
Weekly Trip to the Library for Nannies and Au PairsHanukkah, Festival Of Lights: Celebrate With Songs, Decorations, Food, Games, Prayers, and Traditions by Jeffrey A. O’Hare This book explores the many aspects of the holiday, from the very first Hanukkah in the ancient temple, to today’s modern celebrations. Readers will learn about the prayers and […]
There is still a little time to squeeze in a last arts and craft project for the kids this Thanksgiving. A Girl’s Pilgrim Bonnet: Age Guideline: 5 Years and Up Time Required: 15 minutes (Does not include drying time) The above age and time guidelines are estimates. This project can be modified to suit other […]
This simple votive candle idea makes a nice little gift or a creative way to use some of the leaves you collect during an Autumn nature walk. You could also create a few to sit on your dinner table during your Thanksgiving Dinner to add a little something special to the setting. Plus, it’s a […]
Make a Thanksgiving keepsake for the child that truly embodies the spirit of thankfulness. You can purchase a small scrapbook or use Thanksgiving stickers and make this a really simple project. But for those of us on a budget, a homemade Thankful Book is quick, simple, and fun.What You Will Need: • A holiday picture• […]
Halloween Garland It is easy to make Halloween garland to decorate a playroom. We used typical 8-1/2 by 11 inch construction paper. For the ghost we used white paper, for the pumpkin we used orange paper, and you can use black paper for a bat or witch’s hat if you like. 1. First we placed […]
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