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How to Draw a Pumpkin in Five Easy Steps

Jaimi Erickson — Wed, 10 Dec 2025 13:47:16 +0000

My youngest kid asked me last week if I could teach him to draw a real pumpkin. Thanks to the cool doodle ideas I explored at A Beautiful Madness, I tried a pumpkin doodle recently and was happy to teach it to my kid. So, we sat down at the kitchen table and grabbed whatever […]

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9 Halloween Activities and Crafts for Toddlers and Up

Jaimi Erickson — Mon, 13 Oct 2025 23:15:54 +0000

Time for some Halloween activities and crafts fun! I know many families do not participate in Halloween, but I keep it “cute” for the kids with these learning activities that cover children from toddlers to preschool and early elementary. Five are my own creation and I also have shared links to other blogs that […]

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Dryer Sheet Ghosts and Tossing Game

Jaimi Erickson — Mon, 13 Oct 2025 23:07:38 +0000

This little Halloween toss game is a perfect Halloween party game, or a fun indoor gross motor activity. Do this outside or inside depending on weather. We used used dryer sheets or you can use paper towels. Kids can get creative and a little aiming practice. DIY Ghosts and Tossing Game for Halloween Supplies: Making […]

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Spider Web Counting Number Match

Jaimi Erickson — Tue, 30 Sep 2025 23:34:00 +0000

Do you have left over pieces of that rug grip to keep area rugs from slipping? I have a use for it: Make pretend spider webs to create a number and counting game. with plastic Dollar Store spiders game is a hands-on math activity for preschoolers perfect for Halloween time. Spider Webs Counting Game Supplies: […]

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Chalk and Craft Pumpkin Creations

Jaimi Erickson — Tue, 30 Sep 2025 15:06:12 +0000

The carvable craft pumpkins make great Halloween activities for little kids. At first my plan was to spray paint one craft pumpkin with chalkboard paint, so we could draw on it with chalk. But, when we got them home we discovered that chalk works right on the pumpkin. How fun! This is great for young […]

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Craft Pumpkin Shape Faces

Jaimi Erickson — Mon, 29 Sep 2025 23:19:15 +0000

Check your local craft store for the small craft pumpkins. They go on sale frequently. I grabbed a couple for this activity that puts a Fall spin on Mr. Potato Head. This one is a shape learning activity that can be a solo invitation to play or interactive. It teaches kids about shapes and helps […]

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Five Halloween Party Games for Kids

Jaimi Erickson — Fri, 28 Oct 2016 04:52:46 +0000

{Guest Post} The heat of summer has finally softened and the crisp, cooling temperatures of fall are finding their way across the landscape. Finding outdoor activities that kids keep moving and exercising during the cooler months of the year is always a challenge. With the proliferation of computer games and social media, kids will naturally gravitate […]

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Deals on Store-Bought or Homemade Halloween Costumes for Kids

Jaimi Erickson — Tue, 06 Oct 2015 19:59:42 +0000

This post contains affiliate links. Please view my disclosure for more info. Have your children decided what they want to dress up as for Halloween? Whether you plan to buy your child’s Halloween costume or make it at home, I have wrangled up some deals on store bought and homemade Halloween costumes for kids. Some […]

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Skeleton Anatomy Activity for Kids

Jaimi Erickson — Mon, 20 Oct 2014 04:35:00 +0000

This post contains affiliate links. Please see my disclosure. Children are often more eager to explore and learn when the learning is about them. This skeleton anatomy activity uses your child’s own image and two free printables to help them understand how the skeletal system is constructed. Sounds complicated, but it is […]

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DIY Dress-Up Vests from Grocery Bags

Jaimi Erickson — Thu, 31 Jan 2013 15:14:00 +0000

Paper bags are a craft supply that every home with kids needs. You can create so many projects and DIY toys with them. One idea is making robot paper sack puppets. But, for the activity I will cover today, we are making dress up costumes or dress up vests. All you need is a paper […]

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