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Do you find that taking down your Christmas tree is a little sad? I do! It can be difficult taking down your Christmas tree after spending a month in your home. You shared many memories around that tree and taking it down can be a little sad for everyone. This ornament helps that tree live on! You can pull out these ornaments year after year and part of that tree is right there with you again!

in Christmas· Create· Fine Motor Skills· Winter

Pine Needle Keepsake Ornament

Here is a simple and beautiful keepsake ornament to make with kids. Kids will love making pretty pine needle designs on the ornaments and these little pieces of art will become a special reminder of this holiday season! Just pick a few pine needles off your tree (or the floor), add a couple more supplies and you are all set…
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I put a new spin on and old classic with the DIY pipe cleaner candy cane shop! This is an easy, inexpensive and, fun activity that children can return to over and over again. This activity keeps children focused for long periods of time which makes this a great screen-free holiday project!

in Christmas· Create· Learn· Math· Play· Winter· Winter· Winter

DIY Pipe Cleaner Candy Cane Shop

I put a new spin on an old classic with the DIY pipe cleaner candy cane shop! This is an easy, inexpensive, and fun activity that children can return to over and over again. This activity keeps children focused for long periods of time which makes this a great screen-free holiday project! This is the perfect activity for one of…
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Here is a unique, free, and beautiful sensory writing tray filler to try this winter! Children will love cutting and tearing the pine needles for this activity! Once its ready, children can practice writing their letters and other prewriting strokes in the fragrant pine needles. This is the perfect way to work on fine motor skills this holiday season!

in Christmas· Fine Motor Skills· Learn· Literacy· Loose Parts Play· Play· Winter· Winter

Pine Needle Sensory Writing Tray

Here is a unique, free, and beautiful sensory writing tray filler to try this winter! Children will love cutting and tearing the pine needles for this activity! Once its ready, children can practice writing letters, words, and other prewriting strokes in the fragrant pine needles. This is the perfect way to work on fine motor skills this holiday season! There…
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Try making this beautiful nature frame to showcase one of your favorite memories in nature! The nature weaving technique used to make this frame is fun for people of all ages and the results are always so beautiful. Read on to see how we made this special keepsake. 
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