Christmas with children is wonderfully exciting. There are lights to turn on, cookies to decorate, gifts appearing under the tree, special school days, countdowns, Christmas movies and endless questions about how many sleeps are left. And I do not think we need to take any of that excitement away. But December also gives us a
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Some Christmas gifts are beautiful because they are big and impressive. Others are lovely because someone sat down at the kitchen table, cut a small piece of paper, chose exactly the right ribbon, wrote a few words by hand, and made something just for you. A DIY Christmas bookmark belongs in that second category. It
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This post may contain affiliate links, including Amazon Associate links. If you make a purchase through these links, I may earn a small commission at no extra cost to you. Some of the loveliest Christmas crafts are the ones children can actually make themselves. Not the ornament that requires an adult to carefully reposition every
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This post may contain affiliate links, including Amazon Associate links. If you make a purchase through these links, I may earn a small commission at no extra cost to you. There is something wonderfully forgiving about painting Christmas ornaments with kids. The finished ornament does not need perfectly straight lines or matching colors. A snowflake
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Christmas ornaments can be more than decorations children make, admire for a few weeks, and pack away in January. With a small change in the prompt, an ornament can become a way to talk about a feeling, remember a moment of courage, identify someone supportive, name a coping strategy, or reflect on something a child
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This post may contain affiliate links, including Amazon Associate links. If you make a purchase through these links, I may earn a small commission at no extra cost to you. There is something especially inviting about making a little light during the darkest part of the year. A jar covered in translucent blue tissue paper.
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DIY squishy crafts are having a moment, and it is easy to understand why. They are soft, cute, tactile, colorful, and deeply satisfying to squeeze. For kids, squishies can feel like tiny comfort objects. For parents, teachers, and school counselors, they can become something more than a fun craft: a simple way to support calm
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This post may contain affiliate links, including Amazon Associate links. If you make a purchase through these links, I may earn a small commission at no extra cost to you. Some worries are easy for children to say out loud. “I am scared of the dark.” “I do not want to take the test.” “What
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I love story stones. They are one of my favorite tools for helping children build creativity, practice storytelling, explore emotions, and engage in social-emotional learning through play. But if I’m being honest, there is one part I don’t always love: Painting them. Painting a few stones can be relaxing. Painting 30, 40, or 50 stones
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The first few weeks of a new school year can bring a surprising mix of emotions. Some children are excited to meet a new teacher, carry a new backpack, or see their friends again. Others quietly worry about finding their classroom, making friends, separating from parents, or not knowing what to expect. Many children experience
