3 Mother’s Day Printables for Kids!

May 6, 2013 by 1 Comment
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Help your child create something special this Mother’s Day with these three printables! Perfect for moms, grandmothers, aunts, or any special person in your child’s life, these quick and easy crafts are sweet, and sentimental (not to mention, easy!) You’ll need: – Child-safe scissors – Crayons or markers – Glue or tape – A cherished [...]

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Puzzle Play Activity: A “Counting by 10’s Puzzle Hunt” (& Printable!)

February 1, 2013 by
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Last week on the Melissa & Doug blog, we shared a few ways to enjoy our puzzle-themed printable. One idea was to have a puzzle treasure hunt! Our guest blogger Joyce (Childhood Beckons) expanded on this concept in her recent blog post: Counting by 10’s Puzzle Hunt! Here’s how the educational scavenger hunt works: 1)      [...]

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Create-Your-Own Puzzle Printable (Plus 3 Activity Tips!)

January 29, 2013 by
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It’s National Puzzle Day! In addition to playing with the puzzles you already own, download and print this puzzle-themed activity sheet! Here are some ways to enjoy this free printable: 1) Create a one-of-a-kind puzzle: Ask your child to color the sheet using crayons or markers. Then, using child-safe scissors, have the child cut (or, depending [...]

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