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A little messy, extremely marvelous, and full of color - it’s fireworks process art time! #KidsArt #ProcessArt #NewYearsCraft #NYE
Fireworks Spray Bottle Paintings - Summer Process Art for Kids
Celebrate colorful summer night skies and experiment with fun art-making processes to create this lovely fireworks process art for kids.
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December 29, 2025 at 7:06 PM
A little messy, extremely marvelous, and full of color - it’s fireworks process art time! #KidsArt #ProcessArt #NewYearsCraft #NYE
Say hello to 2026 with sparkle — minus the sparks! ✨ #NewYearsCrafts #KidsActivities #HappyNewYear #NYE
Make Kid-Friendly DIY Sparkless Sparklers
Our kid-friendly sparkless DIY sparklers are a fun summer craft kids can make themselves for the Fourth of July, children's parties, or other festive occasions.
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December 28, 2025 at 3:11 PM
Say hello to 2026 with sparkle — minus the sparks! ✨ #NewYearsCrafts #KidsActivities #HappyNewYear #NYE
30 kid-friendly ways to celebrate New Year's Eve (no matter what time your "midnight" is 😉).#NewYearsEveCrafts #KidsActivities
30 Easy New Years Eve Crafts and Activities for Kids of All Ages
Ring in the New Year with this collection of elevated New Years eve kids crafts, art projects, and activities - all the fun with none of the stress!
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December 28, 2025 at 3:58 AM
30 kid-friendly ways to celebrate New Year's Eve (no matter what time your "midnight" is 😉).#NewYearsEveCrafts #KidsActivities
A creative, low-waste winter craft that supports fine motor development and tactile learning - sign me up. Yarn-wrapped snowflakes work perfectly for classrooms, occupational therapy, or family craft nights. 🧶❄️ #kidsactivities #kidscrafts #ECE #finemotorskills
Yarn-Wrapped Snowflake Ornaments
Upcycle plastic containers to make these lovely and simple yarn-wrapped snowflake ornaments!
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December 22, 2025 at 6:03 PM
A creative, low-waste winter craft that supports fine motor development and tactile learning - sign me up. Yarn-wrapped snowflakes work perfectly for classrooms, occupational therapy, or family craft nights. 🧶❄️ #kidsactivities #kidscrafts #ECE #finemotorskills
Transform your backyard snow into a giant canvas! This DIY spray bottle snow paint is an instant hit — safe, colorful, and endlessly creative. #kidsart #winter #kidsactivities
Try Spray Bottle Snow Painting this Winter!
Transform your backyard into a colorful winter wonderland with homemade snow paint! Spray bottle snow painting is a perfect creative snow day activity and a wonderful opportunity to get kids outside in the winter.
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December 20, 2025 at 5:57 PM
Transform your backyard snow into a giant canvas! This DIY spray bottle snow paint is an instant hit — safe, colorful, and endlessly creative. #kidsart #winter #kidsactivities
No snow? No problem! Crumple, toss, and giggle your way through an indoor snowball fight. Soft, recycled, and classroom-safe fun. ☃️ #snowdayactivities #recycledcrafts
Snow Day Fun: Make Paper Snowballs for an Indoor Snowball Fight with Kids!
Bring the winter fun inside with these DIY paper snowballs. Great for kids to make and use for an indoor snowball fight or winter games!
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December 19, 2025 at 11:38 PM
No snow? No problem! Crumple, toss, and giggle your way through an indoor snowball fight. Soft, recycled, and classroom-safe fun. ☃️ #snowdayactivities #recycledcrafts
Bundle up and PLAY!! ❄️ I’m a big believer in getting outside whenever possible, so here are 50 ideas to keep kids curious and active outside this winter. #winterplay #outdoorlearning #kidsactivities #parenting #naturesky #winter #forestschool #outdoorplay
50 Outdoor Winter Play Activities for Kids
A collection of our favorite kids outdoor winter play activities - from fun and games in the snow to backyard winter science and STEAM ideas!
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December 18, 2025 at 12:59 AM
Bundle up and PLAY!! ❄️ I’m a big believer in getting outside whenever possible, so here are 50 ideas to keep kids curious and active outside this winter. #winterplay #outdoorlearning #kidsactivities #parenting #naturesky #winter #forestschool #outdoorplay
Bundle up and head outdoors for this winter wonder! These frozen bird feeders are a simple way for kids care for wildlife and add nature-friendly color to the winter landscape. #Nature #DIY #NatureActivities #ForestSchool
The Easiest Way to Make DIY Winter Bird Feeders with Kids
Making a frozen bird feeder with kids is an easy and fun outdoor winter activity and a great way to encourage wildlife in your backyard. With just a few simple ingredients, you can create a unique, homemade feeder that birds will enjoy and kids will love making!
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December 16, 2025 at 7:16 PM
Bundle up and head outdoors for this winter wonder! These frozen bird feeders are a simple way for kids care for wildlife and add nature-friendly color to the winter landscape. #Nature #DIY #NatureActivities #ForestSchool
A no-cook, winter-white playdough that looks just like snow! ❄️ Perfect for cozy sensory play indoors when it’s too cold to go out. Eco-friendly ingredients + imagination. #kidscrafts #winter #sensoryplay #playdough #snow #ECE
Easy 2-Ingredient No-Cook Snow Playdough
Learn how to make bright white (and all-natural!) homemade snow play dough for easy and engaging kids winter sensory play!
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December 16, 2025 at 1:52 PM
A no-cook, winter-white playdough that looks just like snow! ❄️ Perfect for cozy sensory play indoors when it’s too cold to go out. Eco-friendly ingredients + imagination. #kidscrafts #winter #sensoryplay #playdough #snow #ECE
Catch a little winter sunshine! ☀️ These snowflake suncatchers bring a colorful pop to windows (and don’t require any template cutting!). #wintercraft #kidscraft #suncatcher #papercraft
Easy Snowflake Suncatchers (No Template Needed!)
Add some colorful wintry sparkle to your windows this holiday season with this lovely (and super simple!) snowflake suncatcher art project for kids.
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December 14, 2025 at 2:56 PM
Catch a little winter sunshine! ☀️ These snowflake suncatchers bring a colorful pop to windows (and don’t require any template cutting!). #wintercraft #kidscraft #suncatcher #papercraft
These heart-shaped hand warmers are a cozy craft that keeps giving — eco-friendly, kid-sewable, and perfect for chilly pockets. ♻️💕🔥 #DIYkids
Make Reusable, Eco-Friendly Heart Hand Warmers for Valentine's Day!
It couldn't be easier to make these sweet and simple DIY eco-friendly heart hand warmers from old fabric scraps or socks!
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December 12, 2025 at 11:19 PM
These heart-shaped hand warmers are a cozy craft that keeps giving — eco-friendly, kid-sewable, and perfect for chilly pockets. ♻️💕🔥 #DIYkids
Proof that twigs + paint are instant holiday magic. 🌿 Make this simple upcycled display for all those cheerful cards! #KidsCrafts #Holiday #NatureCrafts
Rustic Holiday Magic: A DIY Nature Card Display for Kids
Make your seasonal cards into lovely kid-made decor with this eco-friendly, easy pinecone and twig holiday card display kids can help build.
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December 12, 2025 at 4:44 PM
Proof that twigs + paint are instant holiday magic. 🌿 Make this simple upcycled display for all those cheerful cards! #KidsCrafts #Holiday #NatureCrafts
Snow much fun to be had with this sensory tray activity…. #KidsActivities #Winter #Play #SensoryPlay #Snow
Build Playdough Snowmen for Adorable Winter Sensory Play!
Spark your kids' imaginations with our playdough snowmen invitation - perfect for indoor play for cold winter afternoons!
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December 11, 2025 at 11:16 PM
Snow much fun to be had with this sensory tray activity…. #KidsActivities #Winter #Play #SensoryPlay #Snow
When life gives you cardboard, build a mini winter fishing village…or arctic research station… or North Pole elf outpost…the options are endless!. So many ideas (and optional printables, too!). #STEAM #design #miniatures #smallworld #holiday #cardboard #crafts
A Cardboard Ice Shanty Kids Winter STEAM Challenge
This cardboard ice shanty art project can be used for everything from frosty small world play to winter STEAM challenges and kids process art projects.
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December 11, 2025 at 9:09 PM
When life gives you cardboard, build a mini winter fishing village…or arctic research station… or North Pole elf outpost…the options are endless!. So many ideas (and optional printables, too!). #STEAM #design #miniatures #smallworld #holiday #cardboard #crafts
Encourage empathy and creative expression with our paper peace dove project - a simple, symbolic activity that fits perfectly into classroom discussions about peace, inclusion, and gratitude. #PeaceCraft #PaperArt #KidsCreate #Art
A DIY Paper Chain Holiday Countdown (with Free Printables!)
Help your kids keep track of time this season with a lovely (and incredibly simple) holiday paper chain countdown.
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December 11, 2025 at 7:12 PM
Encourage empathy and creative expression with our paper peace dove project - a simple, symbolic activity that fits perfectly into classroom discussions about peace, inclusion, and gratitude. #PeaceCraft #PaperArt #KidsCreate #Art
Clay + creativity = the sweetest holiday heart ornaments. 💕 Perfect for class crafts, kid-made gifts, or family keepsakes! #KidsArt #ArtEd #KidsActivities #HolidayDIY
A Sweet Clay Heart Mosaic Kids Craft for Valentine's Day
Use air dry clay to make these simple but lovely clay heart ornaments with kids. These handmade decorations are perfect for Valentine's Day gifts!
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December 11, 2025 at 12:06 AM
Clay + creativity = the sweetest holiday heart ornaments. 💕 Perfect for class crafts, kid-made gifts, or family keepsakes! #KidsArt #ArtEd #KidsActivities #HolidayDIY
Honor tradition, creativity, and nature this Hanukkah with our DIY flameless menorah tutorial 🕯️
Celebrate Hanukkah With A Flameless Menorah Kids Can Make
Make a DIY flameless menorah for kids using bright painted twigs! Our unconventional version is a safe way to share a beautiful tradition.
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December 10, 2025 at 8:19 PM
Honor tradition, creativity, and nature this Hanukkah with our DIY flameless menorah tutorial 🕯️
Paint, doodle, or collage to make every house in this DIY cardboard village unique! Perfect for art tables, window displays, or pretend play setups. #RedcycledCraft #HolidayArt #KidsCrafts #HolidayDIY
Create A Modern Mini Cardboard Holiday Village
Make a modern, minimal cardboard holiday village from collaged scraps and household supplies! A lovely holiday art craft for kids.
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December 9, 2025 at 9:52 PM
Paint, doodle, or collage to make every house in this DIY cardboard village unique! Perfect for art tables, window displays, or pretend play setups. #RedcycledCraft #HolidayArt #KidsCrafts #HolidayDIY
Our DIY 3D cardboard reindeer is ready to dash onto your craft table! 🦌 With free templates and endless accessorizing options, this recycled reindeer project is as festive as it is stylish! #FreePrintable #EcoCrafts #Holiday #KidsCrafts
A 3D Cardboard Reindeer Craft for Kids
This charming upcycled stand-up reindeer is made from a cereal box and sticks! A lovely winter or holiday art project for kids.
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December 9, 2025 at 3:19 AM
Our DIY 3D cardboard reindeer is ready to dash onto your craft table! 🦌 With free templates and endless accessorizing options, this recycled reindeer project is as festive as it is stylish! #FreePrintable #EcoCrafts #Holiday #KidsCrafts
Deck the halls with pattern + play 🌲 A modern pine tree garland kids can design, print + hang!
Make A Modern Patterned Pine Tree Holiday Garland
Make hip pine tree garlands from modern layered patterns (templates included) with older kids or color plates for toddlers!
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December 8, 2025 at 7:17 PM
Deck the halls with pattern + play 🌲 A modern pine tree garland kids can design, print + hang!
Integrate craft, math, and small world play with our winter clothespin doll activities. Great for Montessori and early learning programs, these support numeracy, sequencing, fine motor control and more through hands-on creativity. #ECE #earlyyears #edusky #teachers #education #educators
Make Easy Winter Clothespin Dolls for Counting and Math Activities
Make simple winter clothespin dolls and discover ways to use them to help your toddler explore winter counting, color-sorting, and math.
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December 8, 2025 at 4:03 PM
Integrate craft, math, and small world play with our winter clothespin doll activities. Great for Montessori and early learning programs, these support numeracy, sequencing, fine motor control and more through hands-on creativity. #ECE #earlyyears #edusky #teachers #education #educators
This DIY felt garland craft supports fine motor skills, design thinking, and creative reuse - a great group activity for classrooms, makerspaces, or family workshops.
Make A Festive DIY Felt Garland for the Holidays
Make a beautiful DIY felt garland with kids for easy and simple handmade holiday decor you can enjoy year after year.
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December 7, 2025 at 11:53 PM
This DIY felt garland craft supports fine motor skills, design thinking, and creative reuse - a great group activity for classrooms, makerspaces, or family workshops.
Pop-up paper magic 🎄 Kids can make their own 3D Christmas trees with pop-in ornaments — no mess, no stress! #PaperCrafts #HolidayFun #KidsArt
The Cutest DIY Paper Christmas Tree Craft for Kids
This 3D paper Christmas tree craft is a fun holiday art activity for kids and a simple way to make a quick countdown or easy DIY Advent calendar.
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December 7, 2025 at 3:42 PM
Pop-up paper magic 🎄 Kids can make their own 3D Christmas trees with pop-in ornaments — no mess, no stress! #PaperCrafts #HolidayFun #KidsArt
Inspire a bit of holiday magic with our free printable (and totally customizable!) early December telegrams from Santa… #KidsActivities #FreePrintable
A DIY Santagram (Customized for Your Kids!)
Our customizable free printable Santagram has arrived just in time for holiday fun! Surprise your kids by adding their names and a message!
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December 6, 2025 at 9:58 PM
Inspire a bit of holiday magic with our free printable (and totally customizable!) early December telegrams from Santa… #KidsActivities #FreePrintable