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Kristen is an Elementary Reading Specialist. She is the owner / author behind Busy Kids Happy Mom, a site dedicated to fun, practical, and purposeful activities to do with your kids. Follow Kristen on Facebook, Pinterest, and subscribe for updates.
One of the sweetest keepsakes I have is the handprint of my children. There is just something about their squishy little fingers preserved for a long time. I enjoyed making the little hand and footprints when my kids were under six months. Now it’s fun to do a craft that they can enjoy as big […]
Monster Donut! Want something that’s fun, easy, and not-so-scary for Halloween? Look no further than the Monster Donut. It’s perfect for Room Moms planning class parties or for a little Halloween fun. We never do anything scary at our house, these teeth are about as risky as we get. Really pushing the limits! Supplies needed: […]
Use the Five Finger Rule Is your child having a problem choosing a Just Right Book? Maybe you as the parent, grandparent, or teacher is having difficulty finding books that fits your reader. If you’re not sure what their reading level is, that’s okay! Let’s learn how to choose a book for your little reader […]
Ready to wow your kids and neighbors with a Spider Man Pumpkin? I still remember making my kids a Mickey Mouse pumpkin when they were little…. they told me it would be fun, they said the kids would like it, they said it was a fun family tradition. Well, not so much! It wore me […]
What do Kids Need Today? I initially wrote this post as part of my “Annual Parenting Check-Up”, but I’ve referred to it over and over again just for the quote in the picture below. Knowledge is a commodity, we have access to all the world’s knowledge on our phones while driving70 mph down the highway. […]
This has been my favorite Halloween Pumpkin Craft for years! Not only does it keep them busy with all of the torn paper, but it isn’t scary. This Halloween craft ranks right up there with my favorite Tie-Dyed Turkey. We’ve also made a Snow Globe Paper Craft using the same torn paper technique. I don’t know about […]
