A Little Gratitude!

Teachers are some of the coolest people around, with the hardest jobs I can think of. Often the job comes with long hours, out of pocket expenses and very little gratitude. Show your appreciation by treating your favorite teachers to a little extra fun! Here are a few of my favorite ideas to get you started!

Candy/Treat Jar
Save a medium sized jar to fill with treats or candy and deliver it to your teacher with a little note of gratitude or praise!

Teacher Gift
Conduct an impromptu interview with your child about his/her teacher and see what comes up! Add the comments to a colored picture, frame it and give to the teacher!

Apple For Teacher
It doesn't get much easier than choosing a delicious red apple to present to the teacher! Easy and frugal, a shiny healthy treat is always welcome!

Teacher Tote Bag
Make a personalized, hand-decorated tote for your teacher. Let your kids go to work adding handprints, designs or other embellishments to really take this tote to the next level!

Colorful Sun Catchers
The sun catcher craft involves shaving crayons and cheese graters - definitely a hands on experience, but probably best for elementary age kids to create.


Visit The Idea Box for crafts, games and ideas to help you honor a special teacher! Connect with us on Facebook where I share more ideas from other crafty bloggers and sites or follow us on Pinterest and create your own pinboard full of kids crafts!

Back to School...

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Ready for school to start? Whether you are sending them off on the bus or herding home-schoolers, you'll enjoy trying some of these fun back-to-school snacks, crafts and activities!

Backwards Dinner
The first day back to school is always a doozie! It signals the official end of Summer and is usually a tiring day as kids adjust. Celebrate with a backwards dinner to lighten the evening!

Back To School Contract
Do your kiddos need a little motivation to keep them positive and focused through out the school year? How about writing up a back to school contract to keep everyone inspired?

Bus Cookies
Talk about a fun after school snack and super simple to put together! Your kids will love eating up these little peanut butter buses and you get to enjoy bragging rights!

Circle Seats
In many classes, circle time is a big part of the teaching and fun. But what if you can't stick anything permanent to the floor for circle time? No problem! We have an idea!

Autumn Bookmark
Create a pretty fall themed bookmark with your kids to use with study time or homework, or share some with your class.

Back To School Magnet
Want to share a special gift with teacher? Or maybe you need some new magnets for the fridge or classroom - use our tutorial to create simple or elaborate magnets for back to school!


Visit The Idea Box for crafts, games and snacks to help you have some back-to-school fun! Connect with us on Facebook where I share more ideas from other crafty bloggers and sites or follow us on Pinterest and create your own pinboard full of kids crafts!

Happy Harvest Time!

Welcome to Autumn...

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3D Pumpkins
This is a fun and easy tissue paper craft your kids will enjoy. The results: 3D pumpkins to hang up around the classroom or home and enjoy for Fall!

Acorn Faces
Create a whole family of Acorn people with this super easy Autumn craft. The hardest part will be finding the acorns and your little ones will love them.

Autumn Wreaths
Another simple, inexpensive craft that doubles as a creative art project and thrifty Fall decor. Creating an Autumn wreath is easy for older kids.

Bat Pencil
Making a unique and personalized bat pencil will have your kids going batty with fun. Our tutorial is simple to  follow and the supplies are inexpensive. You may already have them on hand.

Clay Pot Pumpkin
Another creative Fall craft, this clay pot pumpkin will make a sweet treat holder or gift jar for someone special. Use our tutorial to create an unforgettable little pumpkin with your little pumpkins!

No matter how you celebrate the seasons changing, Fall is a beautiful time of year to enjoy. Connect with us on Facebook or visit The Idea Box for more Fall fun and Autumnal ideas!

Back To School Crafts & Fun

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No matter how you spell it, back to school time is here! And that means school supply shopping, clothes preparations, new sneakers and catching that big yellow beast to ride to school! Here are a few fun free crafts, projects and recipes to really get you in the back to school mood. 

Back To School Magnet
This fun craft is a little more complex to bring it all together, but totally worth the effort. It would also double as a creative and unique back to school teacher gift!

Backwards Dinner
The first day back to school is always a doozie! It signals the official end of Summer and is usually a tiring day as kids adjust. Celebrate with a backwards dinner to lighten the evening!

Back To School Contract
Do your kiddos need a little motivation to keep them positive and focused through out the school year? How about writing up a back to school contract to keep everyone inspired?

Bus Cookies
Talk about a fun after school snack and super simple to put together! Your kids will love eating up these little peanut butter buses and you get to enjoy bragging rights!

Circle Seats
In many classes, circle time is a big part of the teaching and fun. But what if you can't stick anything permanent to the floor for circle time? No problem! We have an idea!

Don't forget to connect with us on Facebook to share your favorite back to school tip and visit The Idea Box for more free back to school ideas. Enjoy!

Tuesday Recipe: Back to School Bus Cookies

Each Tuesday we'll bring you a tasty recipe or craft recipe to make with your kids!

This week's recipe is...

Back to School Bus Cookies

Nutter Butter cookies
raisins
icing
toothpicks

Take nutter butter cookies and with the tooth pick apply the icing where the wheels would be on a school bus. Then put the raisins on. If you have the cake decoration bags you can also make little windows on the cookie. these are very easy and fast to make for a quick after school snack and the kid love them no matter what age your child is. Good luck and have a great school year!

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