Archive for the ‘Holiday crafts ’ Category
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Filed under: Arts and Crafts, Christmas, Featured, Holiday crafts, Personalize, Teaching Ideas
Personalized Santa Ornament
by Cheryl Villareal on Dec 4th, 2010
Besides my teaching job in the preschool, I also work with 2 other kids. One age 8, and another age 2. Since Christmas is coming up, my 8 year old tutee asked... or should I say BEGGED that we do some Christmas art. I agreed. (as long as she didn't have much homew0rk). I was trying to come up with activities that they both could do together, but the activities I kept coming up with were those that would be great for a toddler but not for a scho...Read More » Tags Share Comments (0 )
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Filed under: Arts and Crafts, Christmas, Edible crafts, Fathers' Day, Featured, Holiday crafts, Mothers' Day, Teaching Ideas
Popcorn Picture Frame
by Cheryl Villareal on Dec 1st, 2010
Who knew there was so much you could do with popcorn? Just a few days ago, I shared our taste activity using popcorn. Today, let me share with you another awesome activity that you may even give as gifts for the coming holidays! I used to make picture frames using uncooked pasta, but it was always difficult to get the pasta to stick with plain glue. I usually used a glue gun. So we thought of using an alternative. Since we had so much leftov...Read More » Tags Share Comments (0 )
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Filed under: Arts and Crafts, Christmas, Featured, Holiday crafts, Teaching Ideas
Santa Mittens
by Cheryl Villareal on Nov 26th, 2010
Christmas is just around the corner, and it's time to start taking out your Christmas trees and decorations. Store bought decorations are beautiful, but nothing beats personalized ornaments and crafts by the kids! Here's an easy artwork your toddler can do. You could hang it on the tree or just by the door. You could even hang it on your wall! Thanks to House of Baby Piranha for the awesome idea. - What you will need: Red Cardboard P...Read More » Tags Share Comments (0 )
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Filed under: Colors and Shapes, Cooking in Class, Edible crafts, Featured, Halloween, Mothers' Day, St. Patrick's Day, Teaching Ideas
Rainbow Bread
by Cheryl Villareal on Nov 24th, 2010
Most kids enjoy painting and doing random art works. At most times, it is the only thing they want to do! Then again, a lot of kids also enjoy cooking. I think the fact that they are not yet allowed to do so on their own is what makes it more exciting for them. Painting and cooking; two great activities on their own. What more fun it would be if we could combine them. Well, who says we can't? My co-teacher and I were trying to come u...Read More » Tags Share Comments (2 )
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Filed under: Arts and Crafts, Featured, Flowers and Plants, Holiday crafts, Mothers' Day, Nose can smell, Seasons, Senses and Body Parts, Spring, Teaching Ideas, Valentines Day
Paper Flowers Smell Good too!
by Cheryl Villareal on Nov 7th, 2010
It's always nice to stop and smell the flowers every now and then, but wouldn't it be great if we could decorate our own and make them smell the way we wanted them to as well? Well now you can! . What you need: Flower Patterns Scissors Crayons Cotton Popsicle Sticks Glue Perfume/Cologne . Step 1: For younger kids, you can hand them a pattern to color. While for older kids, you can let them draw it themselves and cut it...Read More » Tags Share Comments (4 )
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Filed under: Animals and Insects, Arts and Crafts, Featured, Halloween, Holiday crafts, Teaching Ideas
Creepy Spider (Daddy Long Legs)
by Cheryl Villareal on Oct 30th, 2010
Recently, I posted an activity about a cute little spider. It was really fun to make and was originally meant to be a little creepy, but due to the kids' demands, we put a smile on it and it evolved into a cute little spider! However, since it IS Halloween, I thought we could make another spider that looked more realistic. This was another activity done with my adorable tutee, Peggy. The activity is not only fun, but it also helps develop fine mo...Read More » Tags Share Comments (0 )
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Filed under: Fashion and Apparels, Halloween, Holiday crafts, Lifestyle and Events, Teaching Ideas
2010 Top Halloween Costumes
by Cheryl Villareal on Oct 25th, 2010
Recently, I posted a blog on top cartoon costumes for Halloween! This time, let's get a little more creative and try making cute and unique costumes! Here are some of the photos I found off the internet! All I did was type an object and added the word costume! For example, "Ipod costume" and I was surprised that there actually were costumes like that! Here are my top Halloween costumes for 2010! Do share if you find more! Disclaimer: None of t...Read More » Tags Share Comments (0 )
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Filed under: Animals and Insects, Arts and Crafts, Featured, Halloween, Holiday crafts, Teaching Ideas
Elephant Mask
by Cheryl Villareal on Oct 25th, 2010
If you're a preschool teacher, then ELMER by David McKee is one story I think you should know! The story may be a little complicated for toddlers, though it may be simplified. Still, I think it's one of the cutest stories around! Plus, the follow up activities are always so much fun to do! After reading this story to the kids, we decided to make some masks and look just like Elmer! My partner found the pattern from the internet, and I suggeste...Read More » Tags Share Comments (2 )
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Filed under: Cooking in Class, Edible crafts, Featured, Halloween, Holiday crafts, Science Experiments, Senses and Body Parts, Teaching Ideas
Edible Slime for Halloween
by Cheryl Villareal on Oct 22nd, 2010
Halloween just wouldn't be complete without SLIME! I couldn't miss out on this opportunity! For the past two weeks, my tutee has been begging me to make slime! I think her curiosity started because of Nickelodeon and all the slime they use! So anyway, I figured I'll just have her make goo since it was something I was already familiar with. However, after browsing the internet for more fun activities, I came across a recipe for edible slime... ...Read More » Tags Share Comments (2 )
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Filed under: Fashion and Apparels, Halloween, Holiday crafts, Lifestyle and Events, Tips for Parents
Top 2010 Animated Halloween Costume for Kids
by Cheryl Villareal on Oct 22nd, 2010
Halloween is coming up and I already see several shops selling costumes. Most of which however are scary ones! Halloween does not need to be a scary occasion for the kids, it can just be one wherein they get to be as creative as they can in finding the right costume. So here are my top picks for 2010 ANIMATED or CARTOON costume for kids! Most of them are really cute! But please don't force your kids to wear something they have difficulty weari...Read More » Tags Share Comments (0 )