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Mama May I Book A Day Countdown to Christmas Day 14

Day 14Gingerbread HouseGingerbread MouseWe save some of our Halloween candy for this crazy gingerbread art project. They always get sugar high. It's always insane. But it's so much fun, too! Last year we found a kit at Target that had "mini" houses and I liked that...

Mama May I Book A Day Countdown to Christmas Day 12

Day 12RudolphRudolph the Red Nosed ReindeerThis is such a classic book / movie for our families. We have always watched this (as children and then as adults, before we had children!)Reindeer GamesReindeer Bowling via KidsomaniaRacing Reindeer via Mom Inspired...

Mama May I Book A Day Countdown to Christmas Day 11

Day 11Dream SnowDream SnowDream Snow Artwork by Wee Folk ArtTissue Paper Trees by Pams Drawing BoardSuch a simple, fun Tin Foil Ornament from Babble Dabble DoKitchen ScienceStained Glass Cookies by Taste.comThis was our attempt at stained glass cookies - not...

Mama May I Book A Day Countdown to Christmas Day 10

Day 10Animal FriendsNight TreeWriting PracticeWrite the perfect presents for different animals.What would be the best gift for a bear? Squirrel? Fox? Bird? Owl? Deer? How do you think forest animals would decorate a tree? What would they use? How would they get...

Mama May I Book A Day Countdown to Christmas Day 9

 Day 9Sharing the SeasonThe Jolly Christmas PostmanWriting PracticeMake Holiday Cards to send to special friends and family.Here are some of the ones I would like to try this year.We LOVE wash tape (as you will likely find out in this series!)This sweet, simple...

Mama May I Book A Day Countdown to Christmas Day 8

Day 8Sensing the SeasonThe Sweet Smell of ChristmasThis was one of my absolute favorite books as a child because there are scratch and sniff stickers inside. My book had been so scratched that most smells weren't very smelly so I purchased a new copy but it is still a...

Mama May I Book A Day Countdown to Christmas Day 7

Day 7Tradition of Love and KindnessThe Little Match GirlThis is kind of a heavy story but a classic Anderson tale beautifully brought to life by Rachel Isadora. The topic may be too much for some little ones (it makes me cry every time I read it) but I believe it's...

Mama May I Book A Day Countdown to Christmas Day 6

 Day 6SnowSnow Wonder We're FriendsSensory PlayFake Snow1/2 c white conditioner3 c baking sodaAdd waterproof taillights&glass ice cubes for extra sensory funA Magical ChristmasSnow CraftThese simple snow jars are incredibly cute and can pull...

Mama May I Book A Day Countdown to Christmas Day 5

Day 5MusicInvitation to Make Jingle Bells: Simply string bells onto pipe cleaners, twist to close. You can turn them into bracelets, stick bells, or make more elaborate bell sculptures. What you need:Bells of different sizesPipe CleanersThis Bell Sticks are cute via...

Mama May I Book A Day Countdown to Christmas Day 4

Day 4CookiesMama May iLittle Boo's Bakery in-a-boxPretend PlayIf you don't have a set like this you can make a Baking Sensory Bin. Use oatmeal as a base or flour or cornstarch. Add Measuring cupsMeasuring spoonsWhiskWooden spoonCupcake tinsCookie CountAfter we...

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