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Preschool-Friendly Paper Plate
 Christmas Wreath Craft

December 4, 2021 Maria Manore Gavin Leave a Comment

Creating crafts at Christmastime will always be one of my favorite ways to celebrate the holidays with children. I loved incorporating crafts and art projects into our holiday fun when I taught kindergarten, and now that my daughter Dessa is old enough for preschool, the crafts … [Read more...]

Art, Holiday, Preschool Activities art, Celebrate the Holidays, Christmas, Holiday, Preschool

Easy 4th of July Hat Craft for Kids

July 2, 2021 Maria Manore Gavin Leave a Comment

How is it possible that the 4th of July is just around the corner? If you're scrambling like me to add a quick and easy kid's craft to your family celebration with minimal prep and materials that you probably already have in the house, you're in luck! This simple patriotic hat … [Read more...]

Preschool Activities, Summer, Summer Fun, Toddler Activities at-home activities, crafts, Holiday, Preschool, toddler

Dot Marker Rainbow Name Tracing

March 22, 2021 Maria Manore Gavin 1 Comment

As a busy mom of two young children, I know the value of simple activities that are quick to set up and keep children engaged. Even better is when an activity helps reinforce an academic skill like letter recognition. My daughter Dessa is now three years old and technically … [Read more...]

Learning Names, Preschool Activities, Toddler Activities names, Preschool

Easy and Fun Thanksgiving Turkey
 Dot Marker Art

November 23, 2020 Maria Manore Gavin 2 Comments

Thanksgiving is just a few days away and I think we all can agree that this one feels different from any Thanksgiving that any of us can remember. My husband and I are planning to stay home and prepare an intimate family dinner for ourselves and the kids. The stakes feel high … [Read more...]

Art, Holiday art, crafts, fall, Holiday, Thanksgiving

Easy Preschool Fall Tree Art Project

October 28, 2020 Maria Manore Gavin Leave a Comment

Fall has arrived in Michigan! The days are getting shorter, temperatures are dropping, and the leaves are changing color. Peak color in our area has recently passed, but I am clinging to every beautiful moment of this season. Right now is the perfect time to be out for a walk … [Read more...]

Art, Toddler Activities art, crafts, fall, Preschool

Easy Pattern Bracelet Toddler Craft

August 4, 2020 Maria Manore Gavin 1 Comment

This post contains affiliate links. I earn a small commission each time someone makes a purchase through one of my links, which helps to support the blog. I can't believe that it has been two years since I decided to step out of the classroom and stay home to be a full-time … [Read more...]

Toddler Activities fine motor, patterns, toddler

Second Grade Nautical Theme Classroom Makeover

February 6, 2019 Maria Manore Gavin 7 Comments

I may have stepped out of the classroom this year to be at home with my daughter, but I still can't resist a good classroom makeover. This past summer, I transformed my friend's second grade classroom into a nautical … wonderland? I honestly don't know what I should call this … [Read more...]

Classroom classroom, Decorations

Celebrate the Gospel this Advent
 with a Box from HelloBible

November 21, 2018 Maria Manore Gavin Leave a Comment

The Christmas season is upon us and I truly feel as though there is magic in the air. As excitingly wonderful as Christmas trees, Santa and the colorful lights can be, I especially love the quiet, peaceful moments of Advent. Young children are drawn to the story of Mary, Joseph, … [Read more...]

Holiday, Religion, Sponsored Christmas, gifts, Holiday, sponsored

A Different Kind of First Day of School

August 27, 2018 Maria Manore Gavin 36 Comments

Tomorrow is the first day of school and for the first time in as long as I can remember, I am not preparing for a day in the classroom. There are no new school supplies, no new clothes to lay out, no lunch to make. There won't be any tossing and turning in my sleep tonight … [Read more...]

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First Grade Classroom Makeover:
 Come Take a Tour!

August 14, 2018 Maria Manore Gavin 11 Comments

I have mentioned on several occasions that one of the great joys that this blog and selling resources on Teachers Pay Teachers have brought into my life is the ability to share my passion with other educators. That usually means sharing resources, ideas, and inspiration on the … [Read more...]

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 Maria Gavin round Hello there and welcome!
I'm Maria Gavin - a kindergarten teacher, curriculum developer, educational blogger and founder of Kinder Craze.

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