Category: Creative Parenting

Kids Are Authors Contest Sponsored by Scholastic

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Scholastic Book Fair is sponsoring a Kids Are Authors contest! Here are the details. more

Fall and Autumn Ideas for Kids and Families

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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

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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

How to celebrate diversity with young kids

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

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Try these 10 discipline tips to foster maturity and build character in your tween. more

It’s All About Attitude! How’s Yours?

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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!

Tips for talking to your daughter about her 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

Date night... not just for parents anymore! Make it a family affair.

Five creative ways to celebrate family date night and bond with your kids. more

Kids and Body Image

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.

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.

Happy St. Patrick’s Day to you and your family from Creative Kids Ideas!