Family crafts

Hello to my Preschool People! I’m sharing a lesson on friendship today through the story of David and Jonathan. This is a great lesson if you are a weekday preschool teacher to integrate with a “friendship” theme in your classroom. […]

Explore families with your preschool students with these preschool activities for The Family Book. Todd Parr's The Family Book is perfect!

Wanting to create unique family keepsake to hang up as decor but you're not the crafty type? This family fingerprint tree keepsake is simple, quick & fun!

“A House That Once Was” by Julie Fogliano and Lane Smith When you see old or abandoned properties do you ever wonder what there history is? Every home has a story to tell and abandoned ones are sure to carry some fascinating ones. This is the story of some children who explore an old and...Read More »

During our family theme we created personal house books that included each member of the family. Free printable included!

On Day 2 we read "What Mommies and Daddies do Best" by Laura Numeroff. Then we share connections about our parents or guardians. I also love to read Weird Parents by Wood. This is a funny story about parents who love to embarrass their children. (one of my favorite things to do) After reading and connecting, we make our parents and/or guardians. We also do this sort below with Parent/Children or Both.

It was fun making these Popsicle stick families. Its really easy. You can show them to draw on both the stick and the paper to make cute people. You then just glue down your sticks where you want them. Encourage your kids to make a scene for your families. Kenzie was adorable when she showed me her...Read More