Category: Creative Parenting
Kids Are Authors Contest Sponsored by Scholastic
Scholastic Book Fair is sponsoring a Kids Are Authors contest! Here are the details. more
Fall and Autumn Ideas for Kids and Families
Here’s a list of some of our favorite creative fall and autumn crafts, activities, games, foods and party ideas for kids and families. more
Games that Teach Kids
The use of games, activities, and other hands-on methods get children and teens involved in the learning process instead of just being observers. Here is a short list of some of my favorite games that teach kids. more
Celebrate Diversity with Young Children
Today’s guest post on celebrating diversity with kids comes from Dan Gilbert on behalf of Primrose Schools. Here are some creative ways to teach them about diversity and culture with play, music, games, books and more. more
Discipline Tips to Foster Maturity in Tweens
Try these 10 discipline tips to foster maturity and build character in your tween. more
It’s All About Attitude! How’s Yours?
Sometimes the attitude adjustments need to come from us parents, not our kids. It’s time for a parenting attitude check. more
Talk to Your Daughter about Menstruation… Period!
How do you talk about her first period with your daughter and help her to be prepared? Read on to learn some great tips from experienced youth worker and mom, Jo Brielyn. more
Date Night… with Your Kids
Five creative ways to celebrate family date night and bond with your kids. more
Kids and Body Image
Five ways I helped – and continue to help – my daughter with her body image. more
Fun St. Patrick’s Day Activities for Kids
Here are some of my favorite websites and links to articles with fun ideas and St. Patrick’s Day activities for kids and families to enjoy. more
Activities and crafts to help you celebrate St. Patrick's Day with your kids
Parents and teachers can find a wide variety of St. Patrick’s Day activities, craft ideas and printables for children online. Here are some of my favorite websites and links to articles with fun ideas and St. Patrick’s Day activities for kids and families to enjoy.
St. Patrick’s Day printables and coloring pages:
- Parents and teachers will find word search puzzles, printable shamrocks, leprechaun puppets, St. Patrick’s Day games, coloring pages and more at Abcteach.com.
- Visit Kaboose.com for a huge selection of fun St. Patrick’s Day crafts, activities, clip art, games, recipes and party ideas for kids of all ages.
- Discover coloring pages, St. Patrick’s Day crafts, games, worksheets and recipes galore at DLTK’s page for St. Patrick’s Day crafts for kids.
- For more great ideas and websites, read Kid’s Crafts: Free Printable Leprechaun Coloring Pages for Saint Patrick’s Day written by Laurie Meekis.
Other St. Patrick’s Day activities for kids and families:
- Add a little history, adventure and Irish folklore to your St. Patrick’s Day celebration with your children this year by setting a leprechaun trap. This is a great activity for home or school. Read this article for full details on how to set a trap with the children.
- Take this fun and educational quiz on St. Patrick’s Day and Irish trivia to test your knowledge of the holiday and heritage surrounding it: Test Your St. Patrick’s Day Knowledge.
Happy St. Patrick’s Day to you and your family from Creative Kids Ideas!
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