by jessicaperkins | Dec 7, 2015 | art, Book a day, Christmas, connect through play series, countdown, craft, crafts, fine motor skills, free, fun, holiday, kids read, Kidsart, make and take, mamamayi, printable, read, reading
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...
by jessicaperkins | Dec 6, 2015 | art, Book a day, Christmas, connect through play series, countdown, craft, crafts, fine motor skills, free, fun, holiday, kids read, Kidsart, make and take, mamamayi, printable, read, reading
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...
by jessicaperkins | Dec 5, 2015 | art, Book a day, Christmas, connect through play series, countdown, craft, crafts, fine motor skills, free, fun, holiday, kids read, Kidsart, make and take, mamamayi, printable, read, reading
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...
by jessicaperkins | Dec 4, 2015 | art, Book a day, Christmas, connect through play series, countdown, craft, crafts, fine motor skills, free, fun, holiday, kids read, Kidsart, make and take, mamamayi, printable, read, reading
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...
by jessicaperkins | Dec 2, 2015 | advent, book, Book a day, books, calendar, childhood unplugged, Christmas, countdown, countdown to christmas, december, holiday, mamamayi, mamamayijoy, mamamayishop, read, reading, Sensory, sensory kids
Day 3All things FancyFancy Nancy Splendiferous ChristmasFancy Nancy is a favorite in our house because we enjoy getting all fancied up! We joke that Layla is Ooo La Layla because she can often be found adding sparkles, boas, tiaras, glasses, to her outfits for...
by jessicaperkins | Dec 1, 2015 | advent, book, Book a day, books, calendar, childhood unplugged, Christmas, countdown, countdown to christmas, december, holiday, mamamayi, mamamayijoy, mamamayishop, read, reading, Sensory, sensory kids
The Berenstain Bears and the Joy of GivingDay 2The Joy of GivingWe used this book to talk about what it FEELS like to GIVE. Is Giving Happy or Sad?Warm or Cold?How does it make you feel?heartThen we used this printable from Tatertots & Jello to add to...
