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Easy Easter Crafts for Preschoolers through Tweens

Jackie Currie — Tue, 22 Mar 2022 15:00:00 +0000

Hey Lovely!!

If you and the kids are looking for some great Easter crafts to do this week and next, I've rounded up every Easter craft on my blog, and put them here in this post for you.

There are crafts here for all ages - toddlers, preschoolers, elementary kids and tweens, and enough to keep you busy for days. :)

They're all easy and inexpensive, and a few of them are super-impressive!

Oh! There's even a great Easter snack!

Just click the link below to check them out!

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Cardboard Bird Ornaments

Jackie Currie — Wed, 01 Dec 2021 06:39:58 +0000

Happy December, Lovely!

We've been busy here crafting for the season, and I'm thrilled to tell you I have 21 brand new Christmas Craft ideas to share with you this month.

There's plenty for all age groups, and as always they're easy and made from things you have around the house, and they all look GREAT!

I'm kicking things off today with these simple and charming cardboard bird ornaments.

All you need is a cereal box, glue and some paint to make them!

Can you believe how gorgeous they are? Click the link below to see them. Go! Go!

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Fruit and Cheerios Bird Feeder

Jackie Currie — Tue, 10 Mar 2020 06:20:47 +0000

'Morning, Lovely!

I hope your week is off to a good start!

I just wanted to pop in and share this simple bird feeder craft with you.

If you have stale cereal in the cupboard and some fruit that's past its best, this is such a great way to put it all to good use.

Your little ones will strengthen their fine-motor skills, and they'll feel so good doing this simple act of kindness for the birds and squirrels in your backyard.

Click the link below to check them out!

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Paper Plate Robin Craft

Jackie Currie — Fri, 21 Jun 2019 00:26:23 +0000

Hey, Lovely!

Here's another easy and adorable robin craft for your toddlers and preschoolers to make this week!

This one is a paper plate robin. It's so simple, but so stinking' cute!

Click the link below to check it out!

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“A Nest Full of Eggs” Craft for Preschoolers

Jackie Currie — Wed, 19 Jun 2019 15:52:07 +0000

If your toddlers and preschoolers are learning about and observing birds, birds’ nests, birds’ eggs and bird families, they’ll enjoy our latest bird craft. It was inspired by the book “A Nest Full of Eggs” by Priscilla Belz Jenkins. We’ve been making lots of bird crafts lately because we’ve been observing the robin family that...

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Rockin’ Robin Craft for Preschoolers

Jackie Currie — Mon, 10 Jun 2019 12:08:11 +0000

Here's a really cute and easy robin craft for toddlers and preschoolers.

It's great if you've been observing robins in your yard or if you're doing a lesson on birds.

Your kids will love how you can tap the robins and make them rock back and forth.

All you need is paper, tissue paper and googly eyes.

Click the link below to check them out!

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6 Easy Turkey Crafts for Toddlers and Preschoolers

Jackie Currie — Wed, 07 Nov 2018 01:00:50 +0000

Thanksgiving is just around the corner, so I've rounded up 6 adorable and easy Thanksgiving turkey crafts for your kids to make while you're gearing up for the holiday.

They can all be made with basic supplies that you already have in your home or classroom.

Click the link below to check them out!

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12 Adorable Easter Chick Crafts for Kids to Make

Jackie Currie — Tue, 27 Mar 2018 04:41:08 +0000

Be prepared for some serious cuteness here!

I've rounded up 12 easy and adorable Easter chick crafts for your kids to make this year.

If you're looking for some last-minute projects to make with the kids this week, you'll want to check these out.

They're so CUTE!

Click the link below to see them all!

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Folded Paper Plate Owls – an Easy Fall Craft for Kids

Jackie Currie — Fri, 20 Oct 2017 15:00:41 +0000

Looking for a quick and easy fall craft for the kids to make this week? You'll love these adorable little owls!

Hang them from a small branch and display them in a window, or pin them to a cut-out tree branch on a wall or bulletin board.

It's such an easy process but the hooligans had a lot of fun making each of their owls look unique.

Aren't they CUTE?!

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Adorable Toilet Roll Owl Craft for Kids

Jackie Currie — Wed, 23 Aug 2017 10:48:25 +0000

An easy, adorable toilet roll owl craft for toddlers and preschoolers to make with cardboard rolls and fabric scraps! Oh, we do love our owl crafts here in my home daycare. Because owls are typically thought of as being a fall craft, we often make them around Halloween, but in all honesty, these toilet paper roll owls are...

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Winter Birds Craft for Preschoolers – CD Blue Jay and Cardinal

Jackie Currie — Wed, 13 Jan 2016 20:21:55 +0000

Here's a simple little craft to do as an add on to a winter birds unit in preschool, or with a child who is fascinated with the birds at the feeder at this time of year! We took a couple of old cds and turned the into an adorable blue jay and cardinal. They'll add such a nice pop of colour to the window now that the bleak and dreary weather has arrived. Have a look!

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25+ Easy Bird Crafts for Toddlers and Preschoolers

Jackie Currie — Wed, 28 Oct 2015 23:16:21 +0000

Ok, lovelies. Prepare yourself for the cutest bird round-up ever! I've gathered up all of my preschool bird crafts, and put them all into one post for you. We've got birds for all reasons and seasons here. Use these ideas for a preschool bird unit, or make a few as Christmas ornaments, table toppers, gift toppers and greeting cards. These birds are so darn cute, and BONUS: they're all made with stuff you already have around your home. Yay! Check 'em out...

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5 Easy Owl Crafts for Kids to Make

Jackie Currie — Tue, 27 Oct 2015 01:23:25 +0000

Here’s an adorable round-up of easy owl crafts that kids can make out of common household materials and craft supplies. Aren’t owls just the cutest? What makes them so darn adorable? I guess it’s their big eyes and fluffy feathers, and the way they look so wise and knowing. Whatever it is, we sure do love...

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Wine Cork Crows – a Quirky Little Cork Craft for Fall

Jackie Currie — Fri, 16 Oct 2015 14:28:10 +0000

Ok! We have another ADORABLE addition to our growing collection of wine cork craft! We made these little crows in a matter of minutes, and they're so darn cute! Great little Halloween decoration or perfect little table table toppers at a harvest dinner.

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Adorable CD Owl Ornaments

Jackie Currie — Tue, 04 Aug 2015 10:40:24 +0000

Turn a bunch of old cds into a family of adorable owls! Hang them in a tree, or in the classroom or playroom! Honestly, is this not just the cutest little craft?

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Cuteness Alert: This CD Chick is Almost Too Cute To Handle

Jackie Currie — Fri, 03 Apr 2015 03:31:30 +0000

CUTENESS ALERT! Brace yourself. This is quite possibly the cutest little chick craft ever. And it's ridiculously easy to make too! Grab an old CD and some tissue paper, and let's do this!

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Adorable Bird and Nest Craft with Cupcake Liners and Paper Plates

Jackie Currie — Wed, 18 Mar 2015 16:55:37 +0000

Spring has sprung, the grass has riz, I wonder where the birdies is! Here they are! Nestled together in this fluffy paper plate nest. Have a peek. Aren't they just adorable?

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Adorable Easter Chick Napkin Ring Craft for Preschoolers

Jackie Currie — Wed, 04 Mar 2015 20:37:28 +0000

Wanna see something that's just too stinkin' cute? Check out these adorable Easter chick napkin rings! This easy easter craft will add a cheery pop of colour to your Easter table this year.

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Homemade Bird Feeder with Fruit Scraps and Popcorn

Jackie Currie — Tue, 03 Feb 2015 03:55:02 +0000

Use leftover popcorn and fruit that’s past its best to make these easy bird feeders with your kids. The term “polar vortex” is being tossed around again, it finally feels like winter has truly arrived. With temperatures well below zero, and a couple of feet of snow on the ground, it’s become very difficult for...

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32 Homemade Bird Feeders To Make With Kids This Winter

Jackie Currie — Sat, 03 Jan 2015 16:11:07 +0000

Wowza! 32 easy homemade bird feeders that you can make for the backyard! A terrific collection of bird feeders made with common, every day materials that will please kids of all ages, from toddlers to teens. No hammers or nails necessary!

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Cheerio Bird Feeders – Simple Pipe Cleaner Bird Feeder for Toddlers

Jackie Currie — Tue, 30 Dec 2014 14:30:51 +0000

Don't toss that stale cereal! Have your kids make Cheerio bird feeders with it! A great way for kids to connect with nature, and a super fine-motor activity for little hands!

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Bird Seashell Christmas Ornaments for Kids to Make

Jackie Currie — Fri, 06 Dec 2013 02:52:08 +0000

Bird seashell Christmas ornaments. An easy Christmas nature craft for kids to make with shells collected at the beach. The preschoolers and I have made some pretty cute Christmas Crafts over the years, and these adorable, little bird ornaments are a new favourite here. Crafting with natural items: Crafting with items like seashells, sticks and stones is...

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Paper Plate Owls

Jackie Currie — Fri, 18 Oct 2013 04:06:16 +0000

Turn some paper plates and fabric scraps into a bunch of adorable paper plate owls. Here’s a cute, and easy fall craft for your kids to make! We made these paper plate owls on a total whim today when one of the hooligans said she’d like to make some owl crafts. Since we’re working on...

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Spooktacular Halloween Crows Craft for Preschoolers

Jackie Currie — Tue, 01 Oct 2013 04:01:26 +0000

Spectacular Halloween Crows: toilet rolls, buttons and feathers, oh my! If you’re making some fun and easy Halloween crafts with your kids this month, put these little crows on your must-make list! I am such a sucker for a cute bird craft! I’m also a huge fan of using toilet rolls for crafting here in...

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Toilet Roll Peeps Craft for Toddlers and Preschoolers

Jackie Currie — Fri, 22 Mar 2013 10:30:36 +0000

Toddlers and preschoolers will love making these toilet roll peeps for Easter. They’re as cute and colourful as marshmallow peeps, but hooray… they’re sugar-free. Spring is just around the corner, and so is Easter, so my daycare toddlers and hooligans have been making lots of cute and easy Easter crafts. Remember the simple paper bag nests that...

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Easy Paper Bag Bird’s Nest for Preschoolers to Make

Jackie Currie — Thu, 21 Mar 2013 20:36:43 +0000

This bird’s nest craft is great for kids who want to make a nest to go along with their latest bird craft. It’s a simple paper bag craft, that will come in handy for a science project, a diorama or just a simple spring craft. My toddlers and preschoolers have been making all kinds of bird crafts as...

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Paper Plate Bird Craft for Kids

Jackie Currie — Thu, 07 Mar 2013 22:05:07 +0000

This Paper Plate Bird Craft is so cute and easy. It’s a great spring or Easter craft for kids to make! Spring is in the air, and so my toddlers and preschoolers have been creating lots of Spring crafts to hurry it along! Today I’m sharing the super-cute paper plate bird craft that we made today....

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Orange Cup Bird Feeders – An Easy Bird Feeder Craft For Kids

Jackie Currie — Fri, 01 Feb 2013 03:56:31 +0000

Easy Orange Cup Bird Feeders to make with toddlers and preschoolers! Fill empty orange rinds with a few simple ingredients to make bird feeders for your garden. The hooligans and I love making homemade bird feeders to help our neighbourhood birds and squirrels make it through the long winter season. To keep things fun and...

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Toilet Roll Easter Chicks – an Easy Easter Craft for Kids

Jackie Currie — Fri, 23 Mar 2012 18:41:43 +0000

These Toilet Roll Easter Chicks are one of my favourite chick crafts for toddlers and preschoolers. With their toilet roll bodies and tissue paper feathers, they’re fun and easy for young children to make to display at home or in the preschool classroom. Today’s easy Easter craft is our latest in our collection of fun...

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Daily Photos of Baby Robins from Egg to Empty Nest

Jackie Currie — Thu, 25 Aug 2011 12:59:00 +0000

Please enjoy these photos of my daily documentation of the Mama and baby robins from the day the eggs were laid until the day they leave the nest as fledglings. You may also like our rockin’ robin craft and our paper plate robin craft. Both are perfect for toddlers and preschoolers. Last summer, we returned...

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