Great Gift Idea- Books!

Books are the perfect gift for preschoolers. Beautiful illustrations along with a wonderful story help children grow creatively. Reading to your children helps to increase their reading ability too! If you have a child in your life, consider a book for a Christmas gift this year from Barefoot Books. For great gift ideas, you can browse their recommended books or even get a gift card. Barefoot Books are some of the most beautiful books I have seen. Most of the children on my shopping list are getting a book this year. It is perfect because one size can fit all, with some selections along the way. Enjoy shopping!

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Make A Gift for Christmas

This year, my children are going to make gifts for their teachers at school and church. They are going to use sticker foamies on a tin can and we will make cookies to fill them. There are so many great simple things to make for Christmas gifts. There is no reason to go out and buy gifts for some special people in your life that will enjoy a gift especially made for them.
One other simple idea I found was to make ornaments for gifts. Using vellum, print a picture of your child. Cut, roll gently, and slip into a glass ornament that is made for opening. The paper should unroll (I have not made this yet so I cannot guaruntee it!).
Be creative! Search for preschool crafts on the internet or visit my newest site with the Smart Moms- Family Fun Time Christmas!
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A Memory Game with Photos

I loved this memory game idea from Crafty Moms blog using the Kodak Photo Gallery. Memory is a popular game with preschoolers. You can buy them in stores, but the cards are usually small and cartoon related. One of the best ways to improve memory with children is to use objects that are real to them. By making a memory game with pictures of things in their life, they will probably be ultra successful at this game. Short term memory building is so important to learning!

All you do to create this lovely game is to print doubles of pictures from around your home or your family. You can either print them dark or patterned card stock (that way they cannot see through the paper) or glue them to card stock. You can even laminate them for extra durability or cover them with clear contact paper. Determine the amount you want- most preschoolers can start with 7 different pictures, and build up to more if desired (especially is you have older children). That is it! What a cute idea! It would also be a great gift idea for any child in your life- or for grandparents to play with their grandchildren at their home.

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Give the Gift of Highlights Magazine

When I was a child, I loved going to the doctor's office and look at the Highlights Magazine. I loved those "same and different" games, the hidden pictures (my favorite!), the cute comics, and the articles about all things children love. Highlights is still available and is a great gift choice for all the children in your life. They are offering some great specials for the holidays, so you may want to consider it. You can also save up to $20 using the coupon code SAVE.

With your purchase, you can get a FREE Hidden Pictures Calendar with your Highlights Magazine Subscription!

Save up to $20 on your next order at Highlights. Offer ends November 23rd.



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