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DIY Christmas Crafts for Kids – Simple Projects Using Supplies You Already Have

By Nancy ~
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The holiday season is here, and if you’re anything like me, you’re already feeling the pressure : presents to buy, cookies to bake, decorations to hang… and don’t even get me started on keeping the kids entertained during the endless countdown to Christmas. But here’s the truth I’ve learned after parenting a 12-year-old and a 6-year-old through countless holiday seasons: you don’t need a ton of fancy craft supplies to make meaningful, memorable Christmas crafts with your kids. This year, I’ve embraced the simple, the easy, and the “we already have it at home” projects. These are DIY crafts that: Keep kids entertained without screens Use materials you already have around the house Encourage creativity and imagination Provide decorations or gifts that actually mean something I’m sharing my favorite DIY Christmas crafts that my kids and I have made together — simple projects, minimal prep, and maximum holiday magic. Why DIY Christmas Crafts Are Worth It Before we jump i...
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Why Play-Based Learning Is the Heart of Our Homeschooling for Ages 4–7

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Homeschooling young kids doesn’t have to look like traditional school — in our home, it rarely does. For our early learners (ages 4–7), play is the foundation of everything. Whether we’re building with blocks, acting out stories, or playing pretend grocery store, I’ve seen firsthand how meaningful learning happens through play. In this post, I’m sharing why we’ve made play-based learning the core of our homeschool and how it nurtures creativity, confidence, and connection. When I started homeschooling my daughter, who’s now 6, I quickly realized that the most magical learning didn’t happen at the table with worksheets—it happened on the floor with building blocks, in the kitchen making “pretend soup,” or outside chasing butterflies and collecting leaves. This stage (ages 4–7) is full of wonder, curiosity, and imagination. And that’s why  play-based learning  is the heart of how we approach homeschool during these early years. In this post, I want to go deeper into why it’s so ...
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