At this busy time of the year it’s great to have a sensory play idea on hand when giddy children need some relaxing play to bring a little calm amongst all the exciting festive fun.  My own little angels have been making play dough angels this week. It’s a lovely Christmas . . . → Read More: Christmas angel play dough The post Christmas angel ...

Monday’s child is… opening windows on the Hallmark Advent Calendar. Each window gives you a fabulous and fun Christmas idea to try. There are recipes such as Apple Snow Smoothie with pomegranate and Festive Cinnamon Stars. And lovely crafts like super cute Santa ornaments and Christmas hearts. All the windows open up and give . . . → Read More: ...

Welcome to Nurturestore’s day to host the Creative Christmas Countdown, where we’re going to let it snow! I’m joining with some of my favourite kids bloggers to bring you an Advent of creative activities you can use with your children to have some fun this festive season. Each day until 24th December there’s a different idea to . . . → Read ...

Today we’re decking the tree with a glorious jumble of kid-created art. This version of kids’ Christmas decorations can combine process art, sensory play and team work. Here are three simple steps to set up a creative Christmas art station. Kids Christmas decorations: creative art station Step One: select a location. It’s great if you have a ...

It’s beginning to feel a lot like Christmas! If you’re looking for some fun Christmas activities for kids we have some great ideas for you! I’ve gathered together our most popular Christmas crafts and activities all in one place, so you can browse our archive and choose some fun ideas for your children. Christmas activities for kids Play . . . → ...

Christmas crafts and decorations make wonderful last-minute projects for kids in your classroom, especially as winter break draws near and afternoons become chaotic with your kids. Following are four fun and creative Christmas crafts to complete with kids (try saying that five times fast)! 1. Head over and check out these Christmas decorations to ...

Santa’s mysterious and fascinating presence can be quite the motivator for good behavior in kids this time of year. Embrace the cultural tradition of Santa Claus, but use the following lesson plans to give Santa and his reindeer more of a kick in your classroom this holiday season! 1. Before kids can craft a letter [...]

There are many inexpensive ways for kids to create Christmas gifts to give to their parents this holiday season. The following activities are simple, quick and fun ways for kids of all ages to create a work of art to give as gifts to their parents on Christmas Day! Christmas Presents for Parents will help [...]

With the festive season approaching, why don’t consider some new and fun things to do with your kids in order to keep the Christmas excitement strong and have a memorable Christmas experience! Create a Good Deeds Christmas Calendar With kids in the classroom or at home, create a “Good Deeds Calendar” that follows the pattern [...]

Here are a few great ideas that you can do with your primary school classes during the buzz and anticipation that inevitably happens during the build up of breaking up from school for Christmas. Each Christmas decoration below also includes a list of the suggested items you will need to make them. Festive Fruit-Inspired Decorations [...]