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  • 20 Fun Ideas That Won't Break The Bank - When the kids get home from school, make some of these fun and inexpensive crafts! Not ready to spend a fortune on supplies? We've come up with some fun projects you can make with recycled materials from around the house. Here are some ideas to get you started!
  • ABC & 123 Alphabet Cookies - Teacher Appreciation week is coming up. Looking for something fun and tasty to give to your favorite teacher? Bake a batch of these cinnamon sugar cookies to say "Thank You" for all of their hard work.
  • ABC Salt Dough - Making gifts from salt dough is fun and creative. Make these easy salt dough alphabet letters for your teacher. Whether you simply add a magnet or your glue them to something more elaborate like a wall plaque, she will appreciate the work you put into them!
  • An Apple For The Teacher - Here's an adorable little craft for your preschooler or Kindergartener to take with them on their first day of school. What a warm way to begin the school year!
  • An Apple For The Teacher - Here's an adorable little craft for your preschooler or Kindergartener to take with them on their first day of school. What a warm way to begin the school year!
  • Bandana Covered Notebook - Here's a creative way to use old bandanas and dress up those boring school composition notebooks at the same time! A fun craft for girls or guys, just change the bandana color.
  • Chick Pencil Topper - This adorable little craft is perfect for back to school, Easter, springtime, or just any old time!
  • Crafts To Make With Boxes - Jenny has a some great ideas on how to turn regular old cardboard boxes into hours of fun for your kids!
  • Feeding Station For Birds - Make this Feeding Station for Birds out of recycled plastic pop bottles. And don't miss the simple pine cone feeder for the little ones to make.
  • Friendship Pens - Make them for yourself or swap 'em with your friends! Why not use your school or scout colors or your favorite colors.
  • Froggy Note Holder - This long legged frog is the perfect companion for any child's bedroom door or wall. He's perfect for hanging notes or photos and he's cute to boot!
  • Fun & Funky Tote Bag - Has your daughter outgrown her ribbons and lace and has long since ditched the princess decorations in her bedroom? Make this fun and funky tote bag for her sleepovers, dance class accessories, or even homework!
  • Hair Flair - Just in Time For Back to School - Begin with plain barrettes, headbands and ponytail holders. With some imagination and glue you can turn these items from boring to adorable for any little girl in your life! Perfect for back to school.
  • Homework Before Play Sign - This cute door plaque doubles as a "quiet zone" sign and a "gone playing" sign. This is a great way to let your child's friends know that they are not yet finished with their homework and to come back later. It also lets kids know whether their friends are home or not.
  • Knowledge Garden - In honor of Teacher Appreciation Week, we bring you this fun and creative craft that will light up that special educator in your child's life. Our version was created to honor all of the teachers and administrators at school, but you can personalize yours to fit an individual teacher if you prefer.
  • School Days Pin - These crafts are easy to make and are ideal for back to school.
  • Write On, Rub Off Board - This fun write on, wipe off board is perfect for keeping track of chores, remembering school projects, marking down milestones, and setting goals! Perfect for the kids.









 
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