One way to help kids remember the events surrounding the birth of Christ is by bringing the story into playtime and craft time. My kids have a few nativity sets that they play with constantly during the Christmas season, and we also try to do crafts that help them think about Jesus' birth. This simple angel craft is one of them! The craft itself is simple, but ...
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12 Days of Christmas with Kids: Beads & Bends Christmas Tree Ornaments
I don't know about you, but when I need a craft to do with my kids, I usually need something that can be ready for their little hands to do in mere minutes and doesn't require a great deal of supervision. There are two main reasons for this: I am not great at planning ahead, and I usually need something to occupy the kids while I cook dinner. This craft is perfect for both! All ...
12 Days of Christmas: Twiggy Tree Ornament
On the second day of Christmas.... We made Twiggy Tree Christmas Ornaments. I thought they turned out really cute, but my favorite part of this craft was the fact that my kids spent an hour or so outside playing together, trying to find the perfect twigs for the project. Anyone else needing to occupy kids for a while during the holidays? Just me? Oh well. To make the ...
12 Days of Christmas with Kids: Quick & Easy Reindeer Pops
To kick off this 12 Days of Chistmas with Kids series, I thought I'd share with you a quick and easy treat that is as cute as it is easy. And, kids LOVE them! The only thing faster than making these little treats is watching them disappear. To make this quick and easy, I bought pretzels that were already dipped in chocolate, but feel free to go full Martha and make those yourself. Here's ...