DIY Teacher Gifts: 30+ Crafts, Recipes, and Printables | Alldonemonkey.com

If a year of virtual schooling has taught parents anything, it’s how important teachers are to the lives of their children – and of the whole family! Their sincere concern for our children’s well-being and their dedication to their work make them true heroes for our kids. Show your child’s teacher how much you value...

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February 13, 2020

Indian Drum Craft and Book

by Leanna

When my friend Daria from Daria’s World Music approached me about sharing her Indian drum craft along with a related children’s book, I was so excited! Daria and I have been friends for a long time, and I’m a big admirer of her work. She does such an incredible job of getting kids excited about...

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January 24, 2020

Year of the Rat Crafts: Chinese New Year

by Leanna

The Year of the Rat is beginning soon! Celebrate Chinese New Year with these fun mouse crafts, plus don’t miss a gorgeous new picture book about special days and celebrations around the world. Disclosure: I received a complimentary copy of the book below for review purposes; however, all opinions are my own. This post contains...

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November 6, 2019

Fairy Tales from Around the World

by Leanna

Einstein is credited with saying, “If you want your children to be intelligent, read them fairy tales. If you want them to be more intelligent, read them more fairy tales.” Fairy tales can teach children values as well as open their imaginations to fantastical worlds. Reading fairy tales from other cultures can also be a...

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October 25, 2019

75+ Butterfly Crafts and Activities for Kids

by Leanna

Autumn may seem like an unusual time for butterfly crafts and activities. Here in the US, we typically associate butterflies with spring or perhaps summer; yet in Mexico, butterflies migrating south are a beloved sign of fall. In fact, they are often associated with the Day of the Dead. And so, in honor of their...

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May 16, 2019

Star Crafts, Activities, and Recipes for Kids

by Leanna

Are you getting ready for a unit on the stars, or do your kids love looking at the night sky? Maybe you are thinking ahead to holidays like the 4th of July, or the Bahá’í holiday the Declaration of the Báb. Or maybe your kids just love those stars! Either way, here is a collection...

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February 14, 2019

Diversity Craft for Kids: Easy Nine Pointed Stars

by Leanna

This diversity craft is easy to do and uses materials you probably already have! More importantly, it teaches children about unity in diversity, and how we can celebrate our differences while still coming together to create something beautiful. For those getting ready for Ayyám-i-Há, the nine-pointed stars also make a great decoration! Disclaimer: This post...

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