Nicole Black, Author at Happy Hooligans

Shaving Cream Writing Tray for Preschoolers

Nicole Black — Fri, 18 Jan 2019 09:06:06 +0000

Here's a really fun way for kids to practice their writing skills.

Preschoolers can practice forming letters, numbers and writing their name, while older kids can work on strengthening their writing skills and practicing spelling and sight words.

It's super simple to set up, and what a wonderful sensory experience!

Click the link below to check it out!

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Christmas Sprinkles Writing Tray Activity for Kids

Nicole Black — Tue, 11 Dec 2018 15:15:18 +0000

Here's a fun pre-writing activity for toddlers and preschoolers, and a great way to use up the leftover sprinkles from your Christmas baking!

Click the link below to check it out!

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Halloween Footprint Ghost Craft for Preschoolers

Nicole Black — Mon, 17 Sep 2018 16:24:28 +0000

This is a fun and easy Halloween art idea for toddlers and preschoolers.

It's super-simple, and requires just paint and paper (and feet, of course)!

Kids love having their feet painted and making prints, and they'll be delighted to turn their prints into these adorably spooky ghosts!

Click the link below to see this easy project.

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Back-to-School Paper Chain Countdown Calendar

Nicole Black — Thu, 16 Aug 2018 12:00:51 +0000

If your kids are eagerly anticipating the first day of school, here's a fun and easy way for them to countdown to the big day.

This simple homemade countdown calendar is simple for kids to make, and it's great for helping young children visualize how many days are remaining until they go off to school.

Keep this in mind when you're counting down to other exciting events too!

Click the link below for the details!

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Painting Letters With Water – a Fun, Summer Learning Activity

Nicole Black — Mon, 25 Jun 2018 06:09:01 +0000

Painting with water is always a HUGE hit with kids of all ages.

The activity we're sharing today is a great way for preschoolers to learn how to print letters, numbers and their name, and it's a terrific way for older kids to practice writing, math and sight words over the summer.

Bonus: it's mess-free and it will keep the kids busy for ages!

Give it a try today!

Click the link below to see the details.

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Coffee Can Ice Cream – How to Make Homemade Ice Cream In a Tin Can

Nicole Black — Tue, 12 Jun 2018 07:29:59 +0000

If you've never made ice cream in a tin, you HAVE to try it with your kids this summer!

It's fun, easy, and delicious, and a fascinating science activity too!

It's perfect for the backyard at home or for daycare or summer camp.

Bonus: You only need a handful of supplies to make it!

Click the link below to see the how-to!

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Teacher Appreciation Word Cloud – Gifts For Male Or Female Teachers

Nicole Black — Thu, 26 Apr 2018 11:42:41 +0000

Ok, I'm super-exited to show you this terrific idea for a teacher's gift!

It's perfect for Teacher Appreciate week (May 7-11) or for an end of the year gift for your chlld's teacher.

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