Showing posts with label Dollar Tree. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Dollar Tree. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Dollar Tree. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Dollar Tree. Show all posts

Make a Snowman Winter Craft PreSchool Activity from Snowflakes

Cute Snowman Activity for Preschoolers

This snowflake snowman is an easy and fun preschool activity. Make a classroom full of them and hang them from the ceiling. Enjoy!


Make a Snowman Winter Craft Pre School Activity Preschool Snowflake
Foam Snowflake Snowman activity.

How to Make a Snowman Mobile

It's easy to make a snowman winter craft with these pre-cut snowflakes from the Dollar Store, but you could  also cut them from white foam paper.  This easy activity is perfect for pre school.

We tied the silver strings that came in the package (meant for hanging) between two snowflakes to from the snowman's body. Then, we headed for the junk drawer and found bits of felt, baubles, and beads for decorating. The paper scarf is a Free Printable Snowman Activity from Alex Toys. Insert ribbon to hang from the ceiling or tape to a window.


Snowflake Snowman Decoration
Easy Snowman Winter Craft for Children.


Recommended Reading:

Frozen An Amazing Snowman*

Snowman activity for preschoolers
                         
 Easy Preschool Snowman in a Jar






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Shop at Dollar Store for Family Gifts from Kids and teach about spending

Teach about finances and spending with a trip to the Dollar Store as a Math lesson this Christmas


Want to do something fun  neat with the kiddos?

Okay, it might not be fun for you, but the kids will have a blast while learning valuable lessons about finances, sharing, anticipation, and 'you can't have everything you want'.

Christmas Shopping Teaches Spending and Math Lesson
I buy these every year and embellish with glitter and baubles.

Give them $10-20 to spend on gifts for Grandma, Grandpa, Cousins, Siblings, Etc.

Dollar Store Gifts.
1. Write a list with everyone who needs a gift.
2. Decide on the gift spending limit ($1-2) per person.
3. Let your kids shop and guide them with prompts.
4. Ornaments are a good option, you can personalize them later with the date and make it a tradition.

"Is that the best bang for your buck?"  
"What looks more valuable?"  
"Will this be a tie-on gift?"  
"How will we package this?" 
"Do we need to buy paper, a bag, or basket?"
"No, we aren't buying for ourselves today."

Remember, presentation is everything. Let the gift receivers know that this gift was bought for them by your child. It is so exciting for the kids. You can discuss budgeting money and time.  (Let's not stay in this store forever.)





Let the kids wrap the gifts.
It doesn't matter what it looks like, this is their gig, not yours.
Don't ruin the fun by being a perfectionist.

Oh what fun!  The gift exchange will be extra special, and your kids will learn the joy of giving.


  • The kids picked out two squishy skeleton heads in the Toy aisle. The eyes pop out when you squeeze them.  It will make a great stress ball for Daddy.
  • A Million Dollar Chocolate bar and a brownie candle for their teenage sister.
  • A bead and word jewelry kit for their cousin and a jingle toy for the cat.
  • We found science experiments for my classes: snow, grow a crystal tree, and fish eggs.


My kids had the best time wrapping the presents which made up for the stressful shopping experience.

Store clerks and customers were laughing at us and saying things like, "My kids are grown." or "Oh, Honey, I feel your pain."  Some just gave worried looks.

There was a lot of screaming and rivalry over who is buying what for whom.

And Mommy's quiet, whisper screaming, "Put that down." "I said, No!" "Get back here right now!"

And...  "You better hope Santa didn't see you do that."

Jake:  (Whimpering) "It's too late. I know he already did. Now I won't get what I want!"

Isn't Christmas fun?