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Easter Egg Decorating Supplies
It might be a massive mess, but I’ll always decorate Easter Eggs. It’s one of my favorite traditions from my own childhood and I love sharing it with the little ones in my life. Some of the supplies that I use are the exact same ones I grew up with (I’m looking at you Paas Egg Dye), and some are definitely newer. All of these are helpful in managing the mess and adding to the fun! All links are affiliates. Disposable Plastic Easter Egg Tablecloth Paas Classic Easter Egg Dye Plastic Egg Trays Eggmazing Decorating Kit Bunny Egg Cartons Easter Egg Tongs Egg Dying Cups
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Easter Egg Idea Round Up
If you’re on the hunt (haha, see what I did there?!) for some new egg decorating ideas here are a some options to consider. All of these are perfect for home or the classroom! Click on the images for more information.
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Easter Egg Decorating Challenge
I’ve always been a huge fan of open-ended art opportunities, especially for preschoolers. Around the holidays it can be really easy to lean into the more product-based art projects, I get it, they’re adorable and families love them. It’s definitely possible to find a balance! Here’s a fun Easter art activity that encourages creativity and can be displayed in the classroom or at home during the Easter season. This particular art experience is one of my favorite types – Provide the materials and see what the children come up with. Their imaginations and artistic expression blows my mind every single time! I also love activities like these because they can…
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Classroom Recipe Round Up
Whenever I’m looking to shake things up or add a little extra fun to the weekly schedule a cooking experience is my go-to. I love to bake, and kids really get into being able to make something they get to enjoy – it’s a win win! Here are all of the classroom recipes that I’ve shared over the years. Let’s start with the ones you can eat! Click on the image for more information and the full recipe. Now here are a few you won’t want to eat – but they’re still a ton of fun! When I’m looking for just the right art recipe I always turn to my…
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Preschool Valentine Activities for February
Valentine’s Day lends itself to so many fun ways to learn through play! Here are my favorite ideas and resources for exploring Valentine’s Day themes in the preschool classroom. Click the image for more information.
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Preschool Pumpkin Art
Is it really October if you don’t decorate a pumpkin? I have very specific rules about decorating pumpkins with young children – mainly NO PAINT and NO GLUE. I firmly believe that nothing that has to dry should ever be used on a pumpkin, because there is some kind of weird science that occurs and these things NEVER dry. When it comes to decorating pumpkins in the classroom – or really at any event with children – these are the supplies I turn to. All links are affiliates. Pipe Cleaners – if you poke a hole in the pumpkin with a thumbtack or nail you can stick the pipe cleaner…
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Preschool Art with Jellybeans
There are so many fun ways to use jellybeans in the classroom. They’re such a versatile manipulative, and they make an amazing art medium. Here are some ideas for jellybeans – and definitely feel free to buy them on clearance after the holiday and do these projects then! The last option – just telling the children to create art with them – is an amazing opportunity. I’m always amazed by what little ones come up with when they’re given free reign!
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Easter Egg Dye Art
Egg prices definitely have me rethinking the dying Easter egg tradition this year. BUT I have a great classroom alternative! I don’t love to dye eggs in the classroom typically because they just don’t end up getting eaten. I appreciate the process and all of the learning experiences (differences between raw eggs and hardboiled, dying sensory experiences, peeling dyed eggs, taste testing, etc.), but it definitely comes with a cost factor. This year I’ll be sticking with egg-free experiences, and dropper dying is one of my absolute favorites. To do this great activity all you need is egg dye, water, eye droppers, and paper towels. Make sure that you have…
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Easy Snowball Pompoms
Yarn pompoms are one of my all time favorite crafts, I’ve been making them since I was in elementary school! You can’t deny how much these white poms look like snowballs, which makes them absolutely perfect for this time of year. Yarn pompoms are so easy to make that even young preschoolers can do this with a little help. Follow these steps and make sure to scroll all the way down to see all of the different ways that the finished pompoms can be used in the classroom! You need three simple supplies to make these poms: Start by taking one end of the yearn and wrapping it around the…
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Paper Snowflakes – Elevated!
It’s been COLD here, so I’ve been spending all of my time inside. For me, that always leads to crafting! My daughter wanted to cut paper snowflakes, so we got out the paper and scissors and went to town. I feel in love with a couple of my surprise designs and wanted to take them a little farther. It turned into a fun, calming project that would be great for children of any age, so of course I had to share it here. I started with a simple paper snowflake, here’s one before opening it up – which is always the best part! And the the dramatic reveal of what…
