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By Alexa Bigwarfe Thanksgiving is a great time to teach your toddler about being thankful, and it’s especially fun to do it through crafts. You can do this without too much preparation and with basic supplies, which makes it an inexpensive activity as well. Go the extra mile and invite your friends over for a […]

By Barbara Hiatt No matter how simple you plan on keeping your Thanksgiving décor, it’s the biggest meal of the year so the table has to look great!  The trick is making it look amazing, while putting forth minimal effort. These decorative Painted Acorns are the perfect way to add a little dazzle to your table in no […]

“As we express our gratitude, we must never forget that the highest appreciation is not to utter words, but to live by them.” – John F. Kennedy It’s important to teach kiddos to always say “thank you,” but it’s easy to forget to stress how actions can speak louder than words. Little ones can both […]

It’s important to be thankful all year long, but November is a perfect time to deeply reflect on the good things in life. Here are five simple ways you can teach your kiddos to be thankful for the wonderful things in their lives and help them extend that gratefulness to their families, friends and community: […]

Is your family ready for all the Halloween festivities? We sure are! As a fun, Halloween-themed art activity (and in case your little ones still haven’t said “yes” to a costume), we’ve provided six free Halloween mask templates that you can print off for your kiddos to decorate. See directions below.   Items Needed: Art […]

Give Dad just what he wants for Father’s Day this year with these fun printable coupons! Cut ‘em out and make a booklet or place them in a greeting card. Show him that he’s the best dad in the world!

Happy Mother’s Day from The Children’s Courtyard! Print out this activity and work on it with your kiddos to remember the fun times you’ve had together!