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36 Crayon Activities + Next Week's Activity Plan

Published 7 days ago • 2 min read
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Hey Reader!

I hope this newsletter finds you well. It's been a while and I'll be trying something new - so please send me your feedback on what you think - and what you'd like to see in your inbox. I'm also sending this on Friday which is new to me, I've always sent newsletters on Sunday or Monday -- so I'd appreciate your thoughts on when you'd like to see it in your inbox as well.

This newsletter includes a fun hands-on activity plan for you to do with your kids this coming week. Its seasonal with Spring and St. Patrick's Day right around the corner, but also includes some learning as usual.

These activities are meant to bring fun and a little cheer to your day with your kids and hopefully spark more activity once you get going!

Let me know what you think!

~ Jamie
​Hands On As We Grow®​
​Engaging our kids with simple, fun activities, every day.

Your Weekly Activity Plan: March 9-13

Family Activity: Plan to have everyone in the family wear green one day this week.

Extra Activities for Inspiration: 36 Things to do with Crayons​

Supply List:

​Stock up on your supplies​

  • pipe cleaners
  • beads
  • paint (green, orange, yellow, black, white, plus various colors)
  • foam cups
  • googly eyes (optional)
  • grass seed
  • potting soil
  • hot glue/glue gun
  • paintbrushes
  • paper plate
  • paper (butcher paper)
  • cotton rounds
  • toy hammer
  • clear contact paper
  • paper scraps, ribbon, tissue paper (greens)
  • tape
  • play dough
  • pencil

Spring always inspires crafting with kids!

Featuring 70+ crafts for little ones to actually do themselves. Easy-to-follow steps with photos & tips to adapt the craft to different ages. Grab a copy of MAKE and start crafting this Spring!

39 Edible Sensory Play Ideas for Little Kids

Little kids put everything into their mouths, and these edible sensory play ideas are perfect for their hands-on activities!
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Make it easy on yourself and get our pre-planned activity plan eBooks done for your age of child. Or have activities planned for you, every single week! Enjoy!

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Hands On As We Grow

Engaging our kids with simple, fun activities, every day.

Hands On As We Grow has activities, crafts and art projects for kids up to school age, and even into their beginning years of school. You’ll find fun things to do with them, crafty ideas, and easy ways to make learning fun.

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