Taste Safe Grinch Moon Sand Recipe

A large tray of green Grinch moon sand decorated with red heart sprinkles and a red heart cookie cutter, shown with text promoting the recipe.

Every December my kids fall back in love with anything Grinch green. So we made a batch of Grinch moon sand: soft, crumbly, perfectly green and so fun to squish. It’s colored with matcha powder instead of food coloring, and a sprinkle of red hearts makes it extra festive. Ages 2 and up, supervised Time … Read more

Glowing Grinch Sensory Bottle

A bright promotional graphic featuring the finished green Grinch sensory bottle on a white background with colorful stripes across the top and the text “glowing grinch sensory bottle” beside it.

Every December my kids turn into Whos from Whoville: loud, excited and sure anything green is the Grinch. This glowing Grinch sensory bottle was a hit. It swirls bright green, glows in the dark and has a tiny red heart inside. My kids wanted to know if it would grow three sizes if they shook … Read more

Green Eggs and Ham Paper Plate Craft

green eggs and ham paper plate craft

Who can resist Sam-I-Am? This Green Eggs and Ham craft turns a paper plate into a shiny skillet full of silly green eggs. It’s simple, uses supplies you probably already have and sneaks in cutting and gluing practice. Read the book while the paint dries! Ages 3 to 7 Time 30 minutes plus drying Skills … Read more

Put Me in the Zoo Paper Plate Craft

put me in the zoo paper plate craft

This Put Me in the Zoo craft brings Spot, the leopard who can change his spots, right off the page. A yellow paper plate, a simple face and a pile of colorful pom poms make a bright, happy craft that’s perfect after reading the book. Ages 3 to 6 Time 30 minutes plus drying Skills … Read more

Red Fish Blue Fish Paper Plate Craft

red fish blue fish paper plate craft

Inspired by Dr. Seuss’s One Fish Two Fish Red Fish Blue Fish, this paper plate craft turns one plate into two silly fish. It’s quick, uses almost nothing and is perfect for Read Across America or any Seuss storytime. Ages 3 to 6 Time 30 minutes plus drying Makes 2 fish per plate Book One … Read more