Quantcast

Mama Smiles

Joyful Parenting

MaryAnne at Mama Smiles Welcome to my blog! I'm MaryAnne, and I write about building a rewarding family life through mindful parenting, hands-on learning, and creative family activities. Learn more.

children's activity

Make It a Kindness Elves Christmas and Bring Christmas Spirit Home

by 7 Comments

Mama Smiles affiliate links disclosure

We love the kindness elves as a way of focusing on the reason for the season during Christmas. We actually use our kindness elves year round, but a Kindness Elves Christmas is truly magical. We got our kindness elves about six months ago, and my kids love them! My 11-year-old daughter and 10-year-old son work together to create kindness elf challenges and letters for the two … [Read more...] about Make It a Kindness Elves Christmas and Bring Christmas Spirit Home

Snow Ornament

by 4 Comments

Mama Smiles affiliate links disclosure

This DIY snow ornament is so simple to make that kids can put it together with just a little bit of supervision! You may also like our polymer clay snowman ornaments. We moved to California from Massachusetts over five years ago, and the snow is still something the kids really miss. The kids love reading snow-themed books like The Snowy Day. We created this craft to … [Read more...] about Snow Ornament

How Do You Catch the Tooth Fairy?

by

Mama Smiles affiliate links disclosure

How do you catch the tooth fairy? Help the kids make a tooth fairy catching kit, plus more creative tooth fairy ideas. We especially love these tooth fairy crafts for preschoolers! How do you memorialize losing that first tooth? I love seeing each child's unique approach on how to catch the tooth fairy. My six-year-old was telling me that the tooth fairy forgot to leave … [Read more...] about How Do You Catch the Tooth Fairy?

Preschool Grocery Store Activities

by

Mama Smiles affiliate links disclosure

Looking for grocery store activities for preschool? This creative application of grocery store ads is perfect for a grocery store theme for preschool. This activity also pairs beautifully with the Kidcraft grocery marketplace, if you are lucky enough to have one in your preschool or home. Preschool Grocery Store Activities: A Creative Application for Grocery Store Ads Kids … [Read more...] about Preschool Grocery Store Activities

A 3D Pen Drawn Dragon and Goals for August 2018

by

Mama Smiles affiliate links disclosure

My 10yo made this 3D printed dragon using a free template from 3Doodler. Post also includes goals for August 2018. A 3D Pen Drawn Dragon We had an amazing July, spent mostly in the United Kingdom. Reviewing the 3Doodler Create+ 3D printing pen was a non-traveling highlight for the kids, and I've been amazed at the stuff the kids create. My ten-year-old son used a template … [Read more...] about A 3D Pen Drawn Dragon and Goals for August 2018