Thanksgiving Playdough Task Cards

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These Thanksgiving playdough task cards have been our main event this week. What started out as a quick little after-school activity turned into full Thanksgiving spreads made entirely out of dough. Pies lined up on plates, turkeys with rainbow feathers, and a few mystery foods that no one could quite identify but everyone agreed were … Read more

Thanksgiving Magnetic Tile Printable

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Around here, the magnetic tiles might as well be glued to the kids’ hands…they build everything. So this year, we’re rolling that magnetic magic right into our fall fun with this Thanksgiving magnetic tile printable set that’s become an instant favorite. Kiddos can build their own pumpkins, turkeys, corn, and fall trees while secretly working … Read more

Cranberry Spy Ink Science Experiment

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You know that feeling when a science experiment actually works and your kids’ eyes go huge like, “Wait… did I just do magic?” Yeah…that’s exactly what happens with this cranberry spy ink science experiment. We tried this one on a whim with leftover cranberries, and it turned into a full-on mission. The kids were whispering, … Read more

Pumpkin Spice Puffy Paint Recipe

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This pumpkin spice puffy paint recipe is everything I love about fall: cozy, fluffy, and just the right amount of messy. The kids dove right in, swirling and scooping until their puffy pumpkins looked like they came straight out of a storybook. It smells amazing, dries with that perfectly soft, puffy texture, and somehow makes … Read more

Fizzing Cranberry Science Project

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What happens when you mix cranberry juice and baking soda? Spoiler alert: way more than you’d expect. This cranberry juice science project takes a kitchen staple and turns it into a color-changing chemistry lesson right before your eyes. With three simple jars, kids can test, compare, and be a scientist – watching the cranberry juice … Read more