Last night our Jewish friends began their celebration of the miracle of Chanukah. Although my husband and I are not Jewish, most of my family
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Candace Lindemann, Yale, BA, Harvard Graduate School of Education, EdM, is an educational consultant and published writer. She enjoys new learning experiences with her children, ages 6 and 4 and 1.5.
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Homemade Ornaments the Kids Can Make
Here are some of the homemade ornaments the kids have crafted each year…more on the way! Beaded Snowflake Ornaments Beaded Wreath Ornaments Marbleized Globe Ornaments
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Paper Plate Christmas Tree Craft
My daughter filled in the sentence, “During the Holidays, my family likes to _____” with “decorate the Christmas tree”. Eep! With my husband on National
We made this Christmas wreath beaded ornament using a modified daisy chain technique. My five year-old daughter is really into beading. Most seasons we create
In the hustle and bustle of a busy month, it is easy to lose the “reason for the season”. Whether you are celebrating a religious
My daughter made a DIY medicine bag / pouch of her own design, inspired by some of the traditional ones we saw. When my three
Hope you enjoy your feast tomorrow! My daughter has been diligently working on her costume for her kindergarten Thanksgiving party. She was very insistent on
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Native American Indian Medicine Bag for Kids
My daughter noticed the medicine bags when we were looking at pictures online of traditional Native American dress. So, we decided to make a simple
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Fall Leaf Prints
We’re in one of the last zones to experience the fall leaf change. Well, our trees have finally exploded in color! I was concerned that
We got together with a friend and baked patriotic sugar cookies and made simple cards. Most of these are going to an assisted living home