christmas

  • From Elves to Wordsmiths: Writing Tips and Tricks from Our Creative Elves

    Step into a world where mischievous elves embark on thrilling adventures and capture the hearts of children and adults alike. But did you know that these whimsical creatures are not only masters of mischief but also skilled wordsmiths? Let’s delve into the realm of our creative elves and uncover the writing tips and tricks they

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  • The Magic of Elves: A Sneak Peek into their Adventurous World

    Welcome to the enchanting world of Elf on a Shelf! I invite you to join me on an exciting journey where creativity, adventure, and a touch of magic abound. Get ready to delve into the concept and allure of Elf visits, as I unveil the secrets behind the captivating scenes, craft projects, baking recipes, science

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  • A Tale of Two Christmas Science Projects

    Potato Inertia Experiment With a Potato, Knife, and mallet, stick the knife about an inch into the potato. Using the mallet, tap the handle of the knife with the potato hanging at the bottom of the knife. See what happens? This is a clear example of Newton’s First Law of Motion. Inertia is a property

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  • Salt Dough Ornaments

    Salt Dough Ornaments

    Make these fun salt dough ornaments with your kids this week. With just a few ingredients, these adorable ornaments can make an afternoon of fun! 4 cups flour1 cup table salt 1.5 cups water How-to: Mix the ingredients together in a large bowl using a wooden spoon. When it becomes too stiff to stir, use

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  • Buddy Spaghetti

    Buddy Spaghetti

    Enjoy making Buddy Spaghetti with your kids this Christmas! Watch the video below for how-to!

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  • Christmas Stem Projects

    Christmas Stem Projects

    We have been having a lot of fun activities brought to us by our elves this year. Today, they suggested we try out the Tallest Elf & the Snowman Challenge. For the Tallest Elf, each child will build the tallest elf out of gumdrops and toothpicks. I gave each 24 gumdrops and 42 toothpicks. You

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  • Christmas Tree Decorating

    Christmas Tree Decorating

    Easiest Baking Project Ever! All you need are sugar cones, icing, green food dye, and candy! The rest is just watching them have a ball decorating. Try this out with your kids this Christmas Season!

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  • Dancing Popcorn & Hot Ice Experiments

    Th elves brought us more Christmas Science Experiments. Today’s projects were Dancing Popcorn and a Hot Ice Experiment. These fun projects kept my kids entertained for the evening. They learned about what happens when combining an acid and a base, exothermic reactions, and what supercooling is. Take a 1/4 cup of popcorn kernels in a

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  • Candy Cane Game

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  • Top 35 Children’s Christmas Books

    Looking for a good Christmas book this year. Here is my list of the Top 35 Children’s Christmas Books. The books are not put in numerical order just a general list since I do enjoy them all for their own reasons. I hope you enjoyed my list of Christmas Books. What is your favorite Christmas

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