Family Birthday Celebrations – How to Celebrate Every Member!

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January 27, 2022 by Ashley at Frugal Coupon Living Filed Under: Birthday, Crafts, Facebook, Instagram, Kids, Pinterest, Social Media

Looking for fun birthday ideas? Make each and every family member feel special on their birthday with these Family Birthday Celebrations. These creative kids birthday ideas might just become your family’s new favorite traditions!

Family Birthday Celebrations

Our family used to have more elaborate birthday celebrations for our kids. As the years have gone by and our family headcount has gone up, the kids’ birthday celebrations have become more simplified. Our girls were 7 and 8 when their younger brother came and 8 and 9 when their additional brothers (twins) came, so it was hard to give them the celebration they deserved with all the craziness going on. That being said, there were years that it was easy (and affordable) to throw them a kids birthday party with friends. They have gotten older, and less interested, and I have been researching fun birthday ideas to make them feel loved at home without spending hundreds of dollars.

I’ve rounded up the best fun birthday ideas below to make your younger kids, your teens, or even your spouse feel special on their big day!

Make sure you get all the way to the bottom of this post — we have a really creative away for you to pay it forward and for you to give back to others each and every birthday! Such a wonderful lesson for your kids. Plus, it comes with a free printable!

Birthday Party Themes

Also take a look at these birthday party themes on Frugal Coupon Living.

Birthday Questions

Let’s kick off these fun birthday ideas with a free printable! Make these birthday quiz questions a family tradition. Download this free birthday interview printable and quiz each family member on their special day, year after year. You can keep all these answers in a memory keepsake box or birthday interview book. Cue the nostalgia!

Birthday Interview Questions

These birthday interview questions provide a time capsule of your child over the years! Come back to them as time goes by for a wave of nostalgia (and maybe a good laugh). Both you and your kids will love looking back on these memories. Capture the moment to watch how they have changed and have grown both in size and maturity!

Print Free Birthday Interview Download

Birthday Questions for Kids

Include a photo of your child with these kids birthday interview questions along with their name and age! See what they have to say about these questions each year:

What makes you happy?
What makes you sad?
Who is your best friend?
What do you like to learn?
Where do you want to travel?
One thing you are good at:
Your one wish would be:
What do you want to be when you grow up?

Don’t forget a list of their favorites!

Color
Food
Movie
Game
Snack
Place
Animal
Song

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At Home Birthday Party Ideas

Home is where the heart is! Keeping your kids’ birthday celebration at home doesn’t have to limit the fun. Check out these fun birthday ideas that will make your kids’ birthday at home extra special!

Birthday Parade

A kids birthday parade is a fantastic way to get friends and neighbors involved in the celebration! If you are in a time of social isolation but still need fun birthday ideas, this one is a great way to be social at a distance. Let friends and neighbors display their birthday wishes with signs and heartfelt words!

Guests can bring cards and gifts too! Just set up an area for them to drop off goodies.

Birthday Bucket List

Celebrate a very important member of the family with a Birthday Bucket List for kids. Complete all activities during a birthday week or the actual birthday. | Frugal Coupon Living

Funfetti Birthday Waffle

Make each and every part of their birthday special — even breakfast! Funfetti Birthday Waffles kick off the festivities with an amazing birthday breakfast! | Domestic Super Hero

Funfetti Breakfast Drink

Serve your Funfetti Birthday Waffles with these incredible kids birthday drinks — a sprinkle rim milk glass adds a special touch to their regular milk in the morning! You can use strawberry milk for an extra special treat (and a cute color, too). | Catch My Party

Birthday Balloon Avalanche

Looking for fun birthday ideas with a surprising twist? It doesn’t get more festive than this Balloon Avalanche DIY surprise. A little shocking, a lot of fun! Tutorial on Simply Kelly Designs.

College Birthday Care Package

I would have loved having one of these delivered to my dorm back in the day! Celebrate your older kid’s birthday with a heartfelt care package. College Birthday Care Packages let your college kids know you care, even if you can’t be with them on their special day!

Birthday Hall Decoration

Decorate the hall with balloons, streamers and a birthday sign! This kids birthday idea works great for an entryway to the room that has their presents or cake. Talk about a grand entrance! Idea found on Trey and Lucy.

Birthday Scavenger Hunt

I love fun birthday ideas that are interactive activities. This Birthday Treasure Hunt Scavenger Hunt is a great way to kick off your kids’ birthday or lead them to their presents. Lead them on Birthday Scavenger Hunt Riddles at home. (As seen in our Printable Scavenger Hunts for Kids – visit for other creative ideas.)

Happy Birthday Yard Sign

Let the whole block know you’re celebrating! You can reuse this Happy Birthday yard sign for every birthday your family celebrates during the year.

Birthday Cake Bento Box Lunch

This one’s a great option for kids who are in school. Celebrate your kid’s birthday with an extra special lunch! Get inspiration from this Birthday Bento box from Lunch Box Dad.

Gifts by Age

I love this surprise! If you’re looking for fun birthday ideas that can work with any age, look no further. Match the number of gifts to their age for your next kids birthday! Source

Pizza Money Gift Box

Surprise your kids with a different kind of dough during dinner! Make them a fun money gift box — so much more creative than just handing it to them! Source

Candy Bar Birthday Card

We’ve got fun birthday ideas for kids with sweet tooths, too! This Candy Bar Birthday Card is packed with tons of treats. (Plus, check out our similar Candy Bar Sign.) Source

Happy Birthday Mirror Message

Such a creative way to start the morning! Leave a morning message wishing them a happy birthday. Idea from House of Hendrix.

Money Balloons

What a surprise! I’m loving all these fun birthday ideas for gifting cash. If you have a light sleeper, set up these Money Balloons while they’re at school and your child can enjoy their kids birthday surprise when they get home. Idea from Living Locurto

Birthday Car Decorations Prank

Looking for a birthday prank for your teen or spouse? Decorate their car with tons of birthday streamers, balloons, and more! They’ll be so surprised in the morning. Idea from House of Hendrix.

Balloon Scavenger Hunt

My Frugal Adventures has a great addition to this list of fun birthday ideas. She loads the floor with balloons, which is already a fun surprise by itself. Then she takes it a step further — one of the balloons has the first clue to a scavenger hunt. So fun!

Birthday Chalk Sign

This is one of the cheapest fun birthday ideas. Use chalk to send a fun message! Write a special sign with chalk for them to find when they get home from school or work. Source

Exploding Birthday Cake

Need fun birthday ideas for the jokester in your house? Make this Exploding Birthday Cake — when the cake is cut, pop! You’ll want to have another real cake on hand, though! Get the details on The Dilettante Files.

Make every member of the family feel special with these Family Birthday Celebrations. Creative ideas and family traditions for celebrating every year of life! #FrugalCouponLiving #Birthday #Family

Birthday Texts

Try these “My favorite things about you!” for the texting fanatic. It works great for kids away at college. Send something you love about them for every year of life! | House of Hendrix

Birthday Box

More fun birthday ideas for kids at college ahead! Try this birthday box. Send it to your child at college or surprise your kids at home! They will love it either way. | Source

Birthday Poster

The bigger, the better! List all the ways your child is loved on a large poster. Match their age to the numbers on your list! This heartfelt idea comes from one creative mama, my friend Cara at The First Grade Parade.

Birthday Gift Card Note

Gift cards are notorious for being one-size-fits-all gifts, but they don’t have to be! For your next kid’s birthday, make them with this birthday note complete with all of their favorite gift cards. | Fun Squared

Random Acts of Kindness Birthday Activity

Some of the best fun birthday ideas aren’t just about the birthday girl or boy. My cousin always makes her kids feel special, 365 days a year. She takes their birthday a step further by having them do random acts of kindness for others. They leave these adorable notes at the dollar store. Your kids will get so much joy out of doing a nice thing for others. Because she is so awesome, I made a printable for you to do the same! Pin to Pinterest.

Have the kids color the background however they like for a cute personal touch!

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Check out these Surprise Birthday Party Ideas and Hacks. Pin to Pinterest.

Celebrate a half birthday with these Half Birthday Ideas – 6 months to 99 1/2 years old. Pin to Pinterest.

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For your child’s home birthday, why not host a family game night? Take a look at these Family Game Night Ideas. Pin to Pinterest.

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MVP Football Themed Games

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January 25, 2022 by Ashley at Frugal Coupon Living Filed Under: Facebook, Games, Instagram, Party, Pinterest, Printable, Social Media

Are you ready for some football? With these football party games, you’ll not only be the MVP, you’ll have a game plan that can’t be beat! For your next football celebration, download and print these Minute to Win it Football Themed Games, Football Charades, Bingo Sheets, and Big Game Prediction cards.

Are you ready for some football? Of course you are! And with these super bowl printables, you’re sure to be the MVP of the day. Just print out the minute to win it football themed games, football charades, Super Bowl Commercial Bingo, and big game predictions. Once your football party printables are prepared, gather a few easy to find items and you’ll have a game plan that can’t be beat!

Every play off game party needs some football games to play at home that really kick the gathering up a notch. That’s why we have put together these printable football themed games that are perfect for your super bowl party!

How to Use the Printable Football Games

Using these printable football games couldn’t be easier. Just click on the links below to get the game titles, instructions, and supply list. Download and print off the PDF and let the planning begin!

To prepare for these fun games, you’ll need a few things you may not have in your house already like a stopwatch, ping pong balls, and bowling pins. To make shopping easier, most of the items on the list can be found on Amazon.

Super Bowl Party Minute to Win It Games

First, let’s talk about a sixty second challenge. These fun minute to win it games are perfect for your super bowl party! Your guests will love them and you’ll be the star of the day.

In addition, these fun games are fast paced keeping everyone entertained and from watching the clock. Who are we kidding, you will be watching the clock, only because every challenge is one minute long.

Paper Field Goal – Print out several copies of the printable football template for this exciting game of skill. Just print, cut, tape together, and you’re ready for the big game. Guests will battle it out to make the most field goals before time runs out.

The Final Countdown – Just try and get that song out of your head as you and your friends try to skillfully move plastic cups from the bottom of the pyramid to the top. Just make sure you have a steady hand, quarterback, or it all could come tumbling down…

Super Rice Bowl – You can set this football game up on a table or kitchen counter and you’ll have a game of speed ready to play in no time. All you need is some small bowls, chopsticks, and dry rice for players to compete in this hilarious game.

Football Moves – Show off your field ready skills by working hard to shake ping pong balls from an empty tissue box that’s strapped to your back. This game is sure to score some serious laughs as players jump and jostle to be the first to fumble the balls.

In addition to these four example football game, also enjoy 11 other games for a total of 15 Football Minute to Win it Games. They area fun way to keep the party moving. Common supplies include plastic cups, ping-pong balls, mini footballs, helmets, chopsticks, balloons, marshmallows and more.

Included in this Football Party Ideas Game Set are…

15 Super Minute to Win It Games List PDF Instant Download
Minute to Win it Score Card Template
Paper Football Template

The 60 second games can be played in pairs, as individuals or with larger groups. Perhaps split your party into two teams each team named after a Super Bowl NFL team name. Assign each team a coach. There will be one person who is the referee and shares instructions, keeps track of the score and makes sure the game is played right. To declare a true winner, we have included Minute to Win It score card to keep track of the points as you go.

Small prizes can include football themed treasures. Split your party decorations and send winners home with the mini footballs, trophies, football banners and more.

Hey moms! If it’s not the middle of winter and you want to use these games for another time, these 60 second games are perfect for a football-themed birthday party too. You do not need to use them only during the big football game or football season. These easy games can be used with kids, youth, adults, and party guests of all ages.

Super Bowl Party Ideas Games

Want similar content without all the football party game supplies? It’s possible to play football games without even removing your eyes from the television screen. For example, have you tried Commercial Bingo. Watch all the commercials during the Big Game and keep track of your Super Bowl Bingo Card.

Instead of watching the commercial breaks, take a halftime break from the game and challenge your friends to a game of football charades cards. At the end of the game, once the clock runs out and a true team has won the Super Bowl, see who had the most correct predictions in the football prediction game.

In our Super Football Themed Party Games, you can do all of this and more without needing a stop watch. Included in this set are…

32 Football Charades Cards
12 Football Game Predictions
6 Football Bingo Cards

Perfect for football fans, you can also find this Football Party Ideas Games set in the Frugal Coupon Living store too!

Football Themed Party Games Printables

Need Super Bowl Games or Football Themed Party Games, we have you covered! These games are fun way to keep your party guests entertained and having a great time!

Take your friends on a wild ride with 15 Football Minute to Win it Games or Enjoy the Big Game with these Super Football Party Games including Charades, Bingo and Predictions cards.

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With games like these, your super bowl party is sure to be a hit. Whether you’re planning a gathering for close friends, coworkers, or even adjusting the games to work with your tween and their friends, everyone will be talking about how awesome your party was!

So what are you waiting for sports fans? Let’s get to the printable football themes, gather some easy-to-find supplies and read on to score a touchdown with these Minute to Win It Football Themed Games.

They will be a huge hit and you will have so much fun. Have fun planning your game day party!

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In addition to the Super Bowl party games, you can also find great ideas football themed snacks, awesome tailgate recipes, and more super bowl printables to help you plan the best football party in history!

The Ninjabread Man Elf on the Shelf

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January 24, 2022 by Ashley at Frugal Coupon Living Filed Under: Christmas, Facebook, Instagram, Pinterest, Printable, Social Media, The Elf on the Shelf Ideas

Gingerbread men are everything Christmas but have you heard of the Ninjabread man? Bring joy through Christmas pun with this Ninjabread Man Elf on the Shelf idea with free printable. New creative, funny, and original Elf on the Shelf Ideas daily.

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We are back, so is the Elf on the Shelf! If you have been with us a long time, you know we have brought you a new Elf on the Shelf Ideas daily (in the months of November and December) for the past seven years. You can view our Elf on the Shelf Master List for a full list of ideas including every idea we have ever done.

We all have heard the gingerbread man story. In this classic children’s story, the Gingerbread Man leaps out of the oven and runs away… “can’t catch me, I’m the gingerbread man!”

So who is the Ninjabread man?

What is the Ninjabread Man Story?

Written by C. J. Leigh , in this fun twist on the traditional Gingerbread man tale, four ninjas train to be the strongest, fastest, smartest, and sneakiest in the land. The story follows a very well-executed ninja theme with tons of action, and perfect rhythm, rhyme, and repetition. Will Ninjabread man win?

The Ninjabread Man Elf on the Shelf

Pulling from this funny adapted story, we used a few Elf supplies we had on hand.

Ninja Elf on the Shelf Supplies

This was really easy to put together. WE put on our Elf costumes and used the stand to prop the Elves. We printed and cut the Elf on the Shelf Ninjabread Man printable sign.

How did you get your Elf on the Shelf to stand?

Getting your Elf to stand can be quite trick. There are a few resources for getting Elf on the to stand. You can wire your Elf to make him bendable and strong, though this system doesn’t always support Elf for standing. You can get the Elf on the Shelf prop stand. Lastly, Scout Elf now has some fun Elf on the Shelf legs for standing.

In the case for Ninjabread Elf on the Shelf man, we used an Elf prop stand. We masked them behind the Elf costumes and under the wooden board.

Ninjabread Man Ideas

Want to take this a step further. Have fun with the Ninjabread man for Christmas or year-round with these Ninjabread man ideas.

Ninjabread Man Shirt

Ninjabread Man Game

Ninjabread Men Cookie Cutters

Ninjabread Cookie Kit from Crafty Cooking Kits

The Ninjabread Man Story Book

North Pole Ninjas: MISSION: Christmas!

Since you are on the Elf on the Shelf Ninja theme, don’t forget our Elf Ninja Turtle Apples.

Elf on the Shelf Printables

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Our goal, to make Elf easy for you!

What is Elf on the Shelf?

Elf on the Shelf is a Christmas Tradition. The tradition has a book and a elf doll. The book is poetic and in rhyme sharing the purpose of the Elf’s visits. The Elf visits each Thanksgiving. He/She goes and returns from the North Pole each evening. Every morning he can be found in a new location in the house. The Elf has been found in the refrigerator, fishing in the toilet, writing messages on the mirror or hanging from the lights. It is VERY IMPORTANT, the Elf is not touch each evening or his Christmas magic will be lost! Each family is able to name their special elf. The elves return to their home (Santa’s North Pole Work shop) every Christmas Eve. An Elf’s Story can also be found on DVD.

Don’t forget all of our daily Elf on the Shelf Ideas. Pin to Pinterest on your Christmas and Elf Boards.

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DIY Elf on the Shelf Snow Globe

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January 24, 2022 by Ashley at Frugal Coupon Living Filed Under: Christmas, Facebook, Instagram, Pinterest, Social Media, The Elf on the Shelf Ideas

Upcycle a few craft supplies to create your own DIY Snow Globe Elf on the Shelf Craft. More Elf on the Shelf Snow Globe idea or purchase your own Elf snow globe Christmas décor to enjoy all season long. New creative, funny, and original Elf on the Shelf Ideas daily.

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For many of these Elf on the Shelf ideas, make sure you have an elf that can bend. You can do that easily with our Bendable Elf on the Shelf tutorial. You also can shop our collection of Elf Printables for ideas to cover the entire season!

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DIY Elf on the Shelf Snow Globe

Let’s have fun with our very own DIY Snow globe with Elf on the Shelf inside. This idea will take a little planning and you might have to grab a few DIY Snow Globe props if you don’t already have them with your crafting supplies.

You Might find you can upcycle some items you have laying around the house for this DIY Elf on the Shelf idea.

Elf on the Shelf Supplies Needed

Instructions

The trick is in the folding. Make sure Elf if folded perfectly so he is wrapped up in a ball (no pun since we are dealing with snow balls here!) Add Elf to the plastic snow globe and some white Styrofoam balls.

More DIY Snow Globes for Elf on the Shelf

The official Elf on the Shelf company has a few DIY Snow Globe ideas for your Elf doll using a paper plate or a fish bowl.

If you don’t want to make your own DIY Elf on the Shelf snow globe, don’t worry, there are plenty of places to make buy one.

Where can I buy an Elf on the Shelf Snow Globe

If you want to purchase an Elf on the Shelf snow globe, there are a few places you can find this product online. Perhaps have Elf bring a snow globe and have your child craft a snow globe – it’s a two in one Elf on the Shelf idea.

Elf on the Shelf Snow Globe Ornament

Elf on the Shelf Printables

Let’s be for real. After it’s cold outside, the next day’s idea should be a warm and toasty Elf costume.

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Elf on the Shelf Dollar Tree Ornament Wreath for Arrival

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January 24, 2022 by Ashley at Frugal Coupon Living Filed Under: Christmas, Crafts, DIY, Facebook, Instagram, Pinterest, Social Media, The Elf on the Shelf Ideas

Looking Elf on a Shelf return ideas? Follow this tutorial from Katelyn at JamesandHolly.etos for how to make a Dollar Tree DIY Ornament Wreath for Elf on the Shelf – so adorable, use as Christmas décor after Elf’s arrival. New creative, funny, and original Elf on the Shelf Ideas daily.

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Of course, if Elf comes back, he/she needs a really cute Elf on the Shelf arrival idea! First, let’s talk about the Elf doll.

Does Dollar Tree have Elf on the Shelf?

The original Elf on the Shelf doll only comes in a box with a book. This set typically costs in the $30 range and is rarely is Elf on the Shelf on sale. Because of the price range, you will not find the Elf on the Shelf set at the Dollar Store. You can find this brand at many major retailers including Target, Amazon, Walmart.

That being said, for this DIY ornament craft you will need your own Elf on the Shelf doll or you can use the Dollar Tree Elf plush in boy or girl.

DIY Dollar Store Christmas Craft Supplies

For this DIY Christmas wreath, most supplies can be found at the Dollar Tree. For the DIY Dollar Store Christmas decorations you cannot find, Hobby Lobby, Amazon, or your local craft store are all great alternatives so you don’t spend a ton of money.

Supplies:

The Elf on the Shelf Doll(s)
Dollar Tree Pool Noddle (also consider wire wreath frame, grapevine wreath or styrofoam wreaths circles)
Dollar Store Ornaments (large, medium and small ornaments bring a nice mixture)
Wooden Letters (these are from Hobby Lobby, but similar one inch letters are here)
Hot Glue Gun
Glue Sticks
Mini Christmas Pom-Poms (search the Dollar Store or similar ones here)

Frugal tip: Save money on new ornaments and use your old ornaments you no longer use on the Christmas tree or shop a flea market for vintage ornaments.

Craft tip: Want to raid your craft supplies? Other Christmas craft supplies you can bring into your Dollar Tree ornament wreath craft are small or large jingle bells, faux greenery, pine cones, or burlap ribbon for a pretty bow.

How to make a Dollar Tree Ornament Wreath

To begin, Katelyn says gather all of your materials.

Using your hands or pliers, remove the tops off of the ornaments. This step is a bit of a hassle but makes the ornaments much easier to glue on later. Put the Christmas balls aside.

Take your wreath frame (pool noddle) and cut bottom of the wreath circle with scissors or a knife. This will give your Christmas wreath an arch shape. This step is completely optional.

Start with the larger ornaments and begin gluing on the ornaments in a cluster kind of way. It does not have to be perfect.

After the larger ornament goes on, add medium ornaments and small ornaments keeping in that cluster type of formation. Continue to wrap around the front and edge of the wreath. You will have hot glue strings along the way.

When your whole wreath is glued with ornaments, fill in some of the gaps with mini Christmas pom-poms. Put your wreath to the side.

Lay out your message with your small wooden letters. This can say “I am back” “I missed you” or even a common Christmas quote message like “Merry Christmas!”

I personally like to count how many characters I use in the the message and start with the center character. For example for the message “I am back” there are 9 characters (7 letters and 2 spaces.) The middle character is a space. So I will put the m and b of centered from the center of the wreath and work my way to the right and left gluing one letter at a time. Have grace and forgiveness when laying down these letters. It can be hard depending on how 3-demensional your wreath is.

Voila! Your entire wreath is complete!

Have fun with this Christmas wreath. You could even use your ornament arch and have Elf drive through the center in a car or even an airplane. Perhaps set up an entire parade welcoming the fantastic arrival of your family elf.

Using your finished wreath’s leftover supplies, I would love to see want additional DIY Dollar Store Christmas decorations you make!

Want more Elf ideas and craft fun? Visit Katelyn at JamesandHolly.etos on Instagram. They are an adorable Elf on the Shelf Duo. See also their Christmas ornament wreath from last year.

More Elf on a Shelf Return Ideas

It’s natural to want Easy Elf on the Shelf ideas for the entire season. Trying to create an elf craft in the night can be hard when you’ve had a busy.

Prepare in November for your First Night of Elf on the Shelf. That first need should have the most time invested. Save the Easy Elf on the Shelf ideas for later.

Elf Return Ideas

Elf on the Shelf Quarantined in a Mason Jar
Elf on the Shelf Trapped in a Balloon
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Dr. Seuss Crafts and Activities for Preschool

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January 24, 2022 by Ashley at Frugal Coupon Living Filed Under: Baby, Back To School, Crafts, Facebook, Instagram, Kids, Parenting, Pinterest, Social Media

Get those small hands crafting. These Dr. Seuss Activities for preschool create some of the cutest crafts for kids. Of course they can be applied to kindergarten, homeschool, and other aged children. From Cat in the Hat to the Lorax, let’s get ready to create some of the most adorable Dr. Seuss Crafts.

Dr. Seuss Activities for Preschool

While Arts & Crafts are often looked at as a fun preschool activity, they actually have huge importance on the development of preschoolers. Most arts and crafts activities consist of moving fingers and hands, developing fine motor skills, muscles strength and the improvement of control. They also include decision making and understanding the purpose of scissors, glue placement, shapes that come together to create a larger picture. Blending crafts can also take place with creating a love of early literacy using many popular and well-loved children’s books.

Who is Dr. Seuss?

Dr. Seuss is a famous writer and cartoonist who published over 60 Children’s books. He was born in 1904 and died in 1991, but with his death was not lost the enjoyment of his beloved books. Dr. Seuss books are a great way to introduce stories, new vocabulary and a little silly humor into the young minds of preschoolers.

Popular Dr. Seuss Books for Preschoolers

The Cat in the Hat
Green Eggs and Ham
Oh, The Places You’ll Go
How the Grinch Stole Christmas
One Fish, Two Fish, Red Fish, Blue Fish
Fox in Socks
The Lorax

Dr. Seuss Day

Dr. Seuss Day is every March 2nd. It’s Dr. Seuss’s Birthday but is also Read Across America Day, a nationwide reading celebration that takes place annually. During this date, preschools, schools and libraries honor the children’s author Dr. Seuss and the importance of early literacy.

Where to Buy Dr. Seuss Books Cheap

When looking for cheap Dr. Seuss books, there are a number of places to start. First, nothing is cheaper than free. You can find free Dr. Seuss books from the library and checking them on on loan. Return when you class is done with the readings. Another idea is putting a request out into the internet. A great place to look for used Dr. Seuss Books is in a local Buy Nothing Group. Facebook is a good place to start.

If you strike out at both the library and an online forum, try to locate used books at BetterWorldBooks. I suggest ordering well ahead of the date of your lesson. If you want new Dr. Seuss Books cheap, try Amazon but buy in a set (not individually.) This Dr. Seuss Beginner Book includes many of Dr. Seuss most popular books including…

- Dr. Seuss’s The Cat in the Hat Comes Back
- Dr. Seuss’s There’s a Wocket in My Pocket!
- Dr. Seuss’s Oh Say Can You Say?
- Dr. Seuss’s Please Try to Remember the First of Octember!
- Robert Lopshire’s New Tricks I Can Do!
- Al Perkins’s Hand, Hand, Fingers, Thumb (illustrated by Eric Gurney)

Dr. Seuss Crafts

Now that we are inspired by one of the most amazing children’s authors, let’s begin our preschool activities and Dr. Seuss Crafts.

Cat in the Hat Craft

Parents love preschool handprint crafts. They are perfect to frame and you can see how that little cute hand remains one perfect size forever. These Easy and fun handprint Dr. Seuss craft for kids. These Dr. Seuss Hand Crafts for Kids are quite cute and really memorable. | Kids Craft Room

This photograph Cat in the Hat Craft for kids is adorable for the classroom. Create a Dr. Seuss Bulletin Board idea and dress every child like The Cat in the Hat. | I Heart Arts n Crafts

Paper plate preschool crafts are so easy as a white plate provides a nice structured surface for a child’s craft. Using triangles, circles, rectangles, put together a Cat in the Hat Craft for the classroom. | Mrs. Ricca’s Kindergarten

Your kids will love watching the adorable TP Roll Craft. Lift cat in the hat out of his well-known red and white stripped hat. This set comes with the printables you need to recreate this Cat in the Hat Pop Ups Puppet Craft. | Stuff by Ash

Oh the Places You Will Go Craft

Want to know a preschool craft that parents will love… it’s this one. Create a 3-D Hot Air Balloon Craft putting each child’s photograph in the basket of the balloon. Optional ideas include adding a hand print (for freezing time) or listing something that child wishes to be when they grow up – that could make for funny answers! You could add a white typed up strip of paper, tied to a piece of yard on the balloon as if it was traveling/flowing in the wind. | Our Kids Things

Put Me in the Zoo Craft

Paper plate crafts are the best, especially when you can add pom-poms and googly eyes – right? If these craft supplies take you back to your childhood, create this Put Me In The Zoo Dr. Seuss Preschool Craft. | Surviving Teacher Salary

One Fish, Two Fish, Red Fish, Blue Fish Craft

In this preschool tissue paper craft, work on colors as well as motor skills with gluing creating and adorable One Fish, Two Fish, Red Fish, Blue Fish Craft. Kids will sort the colors blue and red and use a glue stick (or the teacher can apply glue dots) to paste colored tissue paper squares to the fish. Easy Dr. Seuss activity, checking off the many important preschool core strands.

This adorable handprint craft makes four adorable fish – one fish, two fish, red fish, blue fish handprint craft. So easy to make and an adorable under the sea craft for kids. | Vanessa Dewey

The Lorax Craft

Look at those little hands used to make this The Lorax Inspired Paper Plate Craft! This handprint preschool craft makes such a sweet keepsake to save for years to come. Make sure to add the date to the back to freeze those little hand sin time. | ABCs of Literacy (Also see our Paper Plate Preschool Crafts)

Create fork painting flowers by making your own preschool Truffula Tree Craft. | Mass Hole Mommy

Fox in Socks Craft

Younger kids love making paper bag puppets because there fun to make and then they get to play with the craft afterwards! These Fox in Socks paper bag puppets are a simple classic craft, uses common house supplies as well as a printable template. | I Heart Arts n Crafts

Ten Apples Up on Top Craft

This is the perfect craft to go along with numbers. Read the fun book about counting apples and then create this darling Ten Apples Up on Top Craft for Preschoolers. | Little Family Fun!

Bartholomew and the Oobleck Craft

This Dr. Seuss preschool craft is less of a take home and more of a sensory table idea. Learn how do you make Oobleck slime and let the kids have fun getting their hands dirty. For kids who are more sensitive to having their hands in slime, put it inside a plastic bag so they can play with it without getting their hands dirty. | A Spotted Pony

Yertle the Turtle and Other Stories Craft

Try a Dr. Seuss activity that is unique. Make adorable Gertrude McFuzz bird crafts. This preschool Dr. Seuss Craft uses scrapbook paper for the feathers but you also could glue feathers on for added textures. | Little Family Fun

Celebrate Dr. Seuss’s birthday by creating some cute little Yertle Turtles with egg cartons! This craft idea makes an easy counting lesson craft during Dr. Seuss festivities! | Frugal Fun for Boys

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Enjoy these Dr. Seuss Cupcakes Recipes. So many cute ideas and tasty Dr. Seuss Desserts! Pin to Pinterest.

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M&M Easter Poem + Printable Easter Gift Tag

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January 24, 2022 by administrator Filed Under: Crafts, DIY, Easter, Facebook, Instagram, Pinterest, Printable, Social Media

Grab this M&M Easter Poem printable to brighten someone’s Easter Sunday! Easter gift ideas don’t have to be extravagant. You can spread some love and cheer with a small, thoughtful present!

Easter Sunday is a time to rejoice Jesus’ resurrection from the dead. Three days after he was buried, he ascended from his tomb and raise into Heaven. We celebrate knowing that He still lives and he is the way!

Our M&M Easter Poem is a reminder of Jesus’ journey, and it’s one to share with others with a thoughtful gift. Simply tie it to a small mason jar filled with festive M&Ms and give as Sunday School gifts, to neighbors, teachers, friends, co-workers, mail carriers, beauticians, or hostesses!

M&M Easter Poem

The cute pastel Easter gift tag comes with a thoughtful poem. It reads…

E is for Easter Sunday, reminding us that our Savior lives,

M is for the Miracles and mercy that Jesus gives.

3 is for the reminder that Christ rose on the third day.

W is for the message that He is the only way.

M&M Easter Poem Gift

To make these Easter gifts, you will need the following:

Easter M&Ms
Ribbon or Twine
Hold punch
Small mason jars
Cardstock paper
Easter M&M Poem PDF

Directions

Print the Easter gift tags on cardstock paper so they will hold up.

Punch a hole in the top left corner of each gift tag.

Fill each jar with Easter colored M&M candies.

Thread the ribbon or twine through the hole and tie the gift tag around the top of the mason jar. Grab some cute Easter-themed ribbon to match the candies inside the jar.

You can go a step further to make personalized M&Ms for your mason jars. How cute would these gifts be if they were filled with candies featuring bunnies and chicks?!

We have cute poems for other holidays too! Check out M&M Christmas Poem or our M&M Thanksgiving Poem gift ideas.

Easter Poem Gift Tag

Download our Easter Gift Tag M&M Poem printable to make your own DIY Eater gift.

M&M Easter Poem Gift Tag PDF

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M&M Poem

We have more M&M Poems. Look at our Christmas M&M Poem (Pin to Pinterest) and Thanksgiving M&M Poem (Pin to Pinterest). Both make very cute seasonal gift tags.

Also look at these Free Easter Printables. Pin to Pinterest.

M&M Thanksgiving Poem

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January 24, 2022 by Ashley at Frugal Coupon Living Filed Under: Crafts, DIY, Facebook, Instagram, Pinterest, Printable, Social Media

Thanksgiving gift ideas can be thoughtful yet small. This cute gift is perfect for employees, friends, neighbors, teachers a host or hostess. Download our M&M Thanksgiving Poem and create this cute mason jar gift idea as a thoughtful way to say I am thankful for you!

M&M Thanksgiving Poem

November is the season of thanks. Saying thank you doesn’t have to be over the top. It can be a small as recognizing someone with a thoughtful Thanksgiving gift idea. We blended our favorite M&M Christmas Poem Gift Idea with our favorite season, Thanksgiving. Together, the ideas merged into a M&M Thanksgiving Poem Gift Tag and Gift Idea. Gift this creative Thanksgiving gift for teachers, neighbors, friends, family, a hostess and more.

M&M Poem for Thanksgiving

This cute Thanksgiving tag comes with a memorable and thoughtful Thanksgiving poem.

As you hold these candies in your hand, turn them and you will see, the W becomes an E, a M and then a 3.

W is for the welcome, all the people that really matter.

E is for eat, a large table set to gather.

M is for many, our blessings throughout the entire year.

3 is for 3.14, a ratio of pie for which to cheer.

Attach this Thanksgiving gift tag to a mason jar of M&Ms. Guess what?! My bag of M&Ms appear to be Thanksgiving themed, but they are actually Halloween M&Ms! I know Mars brand makes other varieties of M&Ms, so grab a bag that fits the color theme or buy a regular bag and pull out the greens and yellows if you have the time.

Tie your mason jar gift with a cute Thanksgiving ribbon. I love this wired Orange Gingham Check Ribbon. I paired it with Orange Tulle Ribbon. The mason jars were something we had on hand but you could also pick up mason jars at your craft store.

You can gift this printable Thanksgiving gift tag to teachers, employees, neighbors, friends, family or even a host or hostess on Thanksgiving day. Fill a mason jar with M&Ms, tie a ribbon, add your M&M poem and whoa-la – you are done.

You can also take the time to personalize M&Ms. Choose your favorite colors and add a message or icon.

I love the cute fall leaves and pumpkins.

Thanksgiving Gift Tag Printable

Download the M&M Thanksgiving Poem printable gift tags.

M&M Thanksgiving Poem Gift Tags

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Thoughtful Thanksgiving Gift Ideas

Thanksgiving is a wonderful time of year to show your thanks. We have plenty of other Thoughtful Thanksgiving Small Gift Ideas. Save these Thanksgiving Teacher Gift Ideas with free printables. They can also be used for a hostess/host, employees, friends, neighbors and more. Pin to Pinterest.

Christmas M&M Poem Gift Tag

Thanksgiving is a great time to use your M&M Poem Gift Tag, but also take a look at this one. When jingle bells begin, download our M&M Christmas Poem Gift Tag Printable too. Pin to Pinterest.

Easter M&M Poem Gift Tag

Also enjoy these M&M Easter Poem printable to brighten someone’s Easter Sunday. Pin to Pinterest.

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Dr. Seuss Activities for Preschool

Who is Dr. Seuss?

Popular Dr. Seuss Books for Preschoolers

The Cat in the Hat

Green Eggs and Ham

Oh, The Places You’ll Go

How the Grinch Stole Christmas

One Fish, Two Fish, Red Fish, Blue Fish

Fox in Socks

The Lorax

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