Welcome to Mama Smiles – Joyful Parenting, where you’ll find educational activities, parenting tips, crafts, and family travel inspiration. I’m MaryAnne, a mom of four, a school teacher, and a homeschooler.
Halloween Crafts and Activities
Halloween Haunted House Printable: Who’s There?
Easy Halloween Hand Puppets: No-Sew Ghost Puppet
A Wall of Pumpkins: Halloween Art Activity for Toddlers
Educational Activities
Parenting Tips
One Handed Activities for a Child with a Broken Arm
Friendship Ice Cream Is a Fun Way to Practice Sharing
Tips for Parenting Clingy Children
Crafts
How to Make Gelli Prints with Kids
Felt Gnome and Gnome House – Free Sewing Pattern
How to Make a Weighted Blanket Sewing Tutorial (Sensory Friendly)
Thanksgiving Crafts and Activities
Make a Gratitude Tree with this Free Printable
Tips for Traveling at Thanksgiving
Turkey in Disguise Thanksgiving Craft for Kids
Travel Inspiration
How do Canal Locks Work? Brilliantly Simple Engineering
Visiting the Elephant House Cafe Where J.K. Rowling Wrote Harry Potter
World Culture for Kids: Niagara Falls!
Hands on Learning
10 Days of Hands On Learning Activities for Kids
Introduce Your Child to Flying – for Free!
Unplugged Coding Activities for Kids
Christmas Crafts and Activities
Gingerbread House Glyph Activity for Kids
Christmas Family Time: Decorating the Tree
DIY Light-up Christmas Cards
Recent Posts
Road Trip Games for the Entire Family – Including Teens!
Halloween Haunted House Printable: Who’s There?
Setting Monthly Goals for October 2023
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