Measure Your Feet Day

Feet come in all sizes and shapes—even within the same family. Trace each family member’s pair of feet on a long roll of paper. (Go from the oldest member to the youngest.) Now label each pair of feet with a name and measurement. The kids will be surprised to discover that both their feet are […]

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No-sew Ghost Hand Puppet

  1 white glove (I bought a pair for $1 at Michaels; I’ve also seen sets of 2 pairs for $1 in the junior section of Target) Black felt Craft glue   Cut ten small black circles and five slightly larger black ovals out of black felt. The circles will be the ghosts’ eyes, and […]

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The Itsy Bitsy Spider

Isn’t it funny that once a year, things that we try to keep out of our house…like spiders…become a decoration?   I love these hand print spiders because any craft which includes a hand print or foot print deems itself worthy to be kept.  My three year old daughter loved this activity as she was […]

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Finger Puppet Bats

  Five Black Bats   Five black bats Ready to soar; One stayed behind, Now there are four. Four black bats Hanging from a tree; One fell down, Now there are three. Three black bats Wondering what to do; One flew away, Now there are two. Two black bats Sitting in the sun; One fell […]

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Popsicle Stick Halloween

Five little pumpkins sitting on a gate  (five fingers up)   The first one said “Oh my! It’s getting late!”  (hands on cheeks)   The second one said “There’s a chill in the air!”  (hug self)   The third one said “But we don’t care!”   (shake pointer finger “no”)   The fourth one said “We’re […]

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