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EndOf Year

PARTIES

End of YearMust Haves from

magazineOur exclusive guide for class parents

has all you need to help your students celebrate the last days of school

Read on to find silly (and smart) party activities class-friendly nibbles and

heartfelt gift ideas for the teachers who made this an unforgettable school year

Ask the teacher for the class party start and end times

Create a class party SignUp for parents to help withbullDecorating and setup bullSnacks and beverages bullCrafts games and activities

Alert snack parents about food allergies Keep decorations simplemdashthink paper

tablecloths and balloons Remember cleanup supplies

(trash bags paper towels etc) Use a kids wagon to carry supplies

through campus Remind parents to set phones to silent Ask a parent to take pictures Have FUN The kids will have a special

day no matter what happens

Room-Parent Party Checklist

Save Time With FREE Class Party SignUps

bull More parents pitching in means more FUN for everyone

bull Quick easy setup for room parents and teachers Parents

choose what to bring and how to help from anywhere on any device

bull No passwords needed

bull Plus automated reminders keep everyone on track

Try it now

wwwSignUpcom

End of Year Activities

Paper Airplane RaceNow departing your kidsrsquo boredom courtesy of this nonstop paper airplane game Begin by having everyone fold a plane In an open area mark start and finish lines with plastic cones or other bright objects At ldquoGordquo the players launch their planes toward the finish When the aircraft land players race to toss them toward the line again continuing until both planes and players reach their final destination Repeat until a lemonade refueling stop is needed

Keep the kids happy at your holiday party with a no-mess project Using our template

cut face pieces and hooves from dark and light brown felt Adhere each hoof with dou-

ble-sided tape to a packaged candy cane

Letters On The Lawn1 For a 72-piece game set purchase a 4- by 8-foot sheet of Masonite from a home improvement store (ours was 316 inch thick about $14 at Lowersquos) At the store have it cut into 8-inch squares (you may be charged a service fee)

2 Wipe each square with a damp cloth let it dry and apply a 6-inch press-on vinyl letter to it We used two 48-letter sets ($899 each at Staples) discarding duplicates of less commonly used letters (Q X) and including all the vowels

Water Balloon Math

Have a Ball1 Sandwich skewers within folded strips of duct tape to make four or five flags With a permanent marker write numbers (these will be the solutions to the problems so choose them based on your kidsrsquo math-skill levels)

2 Lay hula hoops or circles of rope on the ground and insert the flags as shown

3 Fill balloons with water (big box stores sell kits with a hose attachment making this step really easy) On the balloons write problems with answers that match the flag numbers

End Of Year Snacks

Say goodbye to the school year with these edible chalkboards Use a toothpick to etch a message into the smooth side of a chocolate bar Sprinkle the bar with confectionersrsquo sugar then gently rub it into the etched letters

Chocboards

Wipe away the excess sugar with a damp paper towel Roll caramel chew candies into thin strips and trim them to fit the edges Moisten the strips with a damp paper towel and press them into place Add white sprinkles for chalk

Wersquove done the math so we know you can count on this cute calculator to add fun to the last day of school To make one use a serrated knife to trim a graham cracker sheet into a shorter rectangle (ours are about 3frac12 inches long) Cut a rectangle from a plain chocolate bar and attach it with chocolate frosting Trim away the tips from three butterscotch chocolate or white chocolate chips Use more frosting to attach them along with nine MampMrsquos Minis candies as shown You may want to make one for each kid as this calculator breaks if you try division

Graham Cracker Calculator

Fruit WandsServe this healthy frozen treat on a sizzling hot day and watch it magically disappear Use a star cookie cutter (ours was 1 frac12 inches) to cut a shape from a thick slice of kiwi cantaloupe or pineapple Thread several grapes onto a bamboo skewer then add the star to the top Place on a baking sheet cover with plastic and freeze until hardened about two hours

Graduation CapFruit Dips

Herersquos a simple allergy-free snack for a year-end classroom party

Cut 3 14-inch squares from colored card stock and add a message with paint pen

Punch a hole in one corner and secure two short lengths of ribbon as shown

With glue dots attach the mortarboards to the top of fruit or applesauce cups

and add a pair of googly eyes

Teacher Appreciation Checklist

Keep it simple amp meaningful Survey the teacher for likes

amp dislikes Check school policies on gifts

Get lots of parents involved with teacher appreciation activities like

bull End of school brunchpotluckbull Class group giftbull Digital End of School card from parentsbull Class photo albumscrapbook

Encourage students to write their teacher a card

Use free online class party SignUps

Planning amp Gift Ideas

End Of Year Gifts

What to do Place an open notebook on the back of the artwork Using a pencil trace around the book leaving a frac12-inch border Cut out using scissors Coat the outside of the notebook with a glue stick Holding the notebook open press the spine down on the back of the artwork then press down the covers Smooth wrinkles Cut out a notch at the top and bottom of the coverrsquos spine and cut a diagonal line at the four corners Glue down each corner then fold over and glue down each edge along the inside of the book Repeat process using clear Con-Tact paper

Art-Covered Journal

Garden of Gratitude1 Download our flower circle template from family funmagcomprintables Make copies so that yoursquoll have one flower per student

2 Cut out the circles Give one to each student in your childrsquos class with a note asking them to decorate their flower and write a thank-you message on it

3 Decorate a 4-inch-wide round papier-macirccheacute box (found at many craft stores) Include a note inside the lid for the teacher as shown

4 Fill the box with the finished flowers Give it to the teacher along with a gift card to an office supply store or a coffee shop if you like

Windowsill Vases1 Use a large marker or any smooth cylinder to roll softened polymer clay (such as Fimo or Sculpey) into a slab thatrsquos about 18 inch thick

2 Press a second color of clay onto the slab if you like Use small balls or snakes of clay for dots and stripes Roll the slab smooth again

3 Use a clay tool or plastic knife to cut a rectangle about 2 inches by 212 inches from the slab Loosely wrap the rectangle around a finger and smooth the seam closed to form a cylinder

4 Form a base by placing the cylinder on a 18-inch-thick remnant of clay and cutting around it Smooth the edges of the base to the cylinder and seal up any holes Press and smooth the clay walls to shape the vase as desired

5 Bake the vase according to the clay package directions

Tissue Box CoverNote Nail polish is permanent and can emit fumes

Wear a smock and latex glooves and make sure you work in a well-ventilated area

1 Cover your work surface with newspaper Place a strip of duct tape across the top inside

opening of an unfinished wooden tissue box Press it firmly to make it watertight

2 Fill a bucket of plastic bin with water leaving a few inches at the top (the bin should

be deep enoguht to dip the entire box)3 Choose two or three shade of nail polish

Working very quickly (an adult helper comes in very handy) drip color onto the waters surface

(its better to use the brush than to pour it) Add enough nail polish to cover the entire

surface varying the colors as you go 4 Hold the box upside down form the inside and dip it into the water right up tp (but not

over) the bottom edge Pull it out quickly and gently place it right side up on the newspaper

to dry toughing the outside as little as possible Let dry completely

PS If youre making multiples clean the water between dips Drag a piece of cardboardacross

the surface to pick up leftover nail polish

Save Time with SignUpcoms FREE Online SignUps

bull Class parties bull Field trips bull Weekly readers

bull Potlucks bull Performancesbull Service projects

bull Fundraisers bull Team snacksbull Parent conferences

For everything you organize

Check out

magazine for more craftideas recipes and activities

for kids

Get your subscription at

familyfunmagcomtoday

Page 2: End of Year Class Party Ebook from FamilyFun and SignUp.com

End of YearMust Haves from

magazineOur exclusive guide for class parents

has all you need to help your students celebrate the last days of school

Read on to find silly (and smart) party activities class-friendly nibbles and

heartfelt gift ideas for the teachers who made this an unforgettable school year

Ask the teacher for the class party start and end times

Create a class party SignUp for parents to help withbullDecorating and setup bullSnacks and beverages bullCrafts games and activities

Alert snack parents about food allergies Keep decorations simplemdashthink paper

tablecloths and balloons Remember cleanup supplies

(trash bags paper towels etc) Use a kids wagon to carry supplies

through campus Remind parents to set phones to silent Ask a parent to take pictures Have FUN The kids will have a special

day no matter what happens

Room-Parent Party Checklist

Save Time With FREE Class Party SignUps

bull More parents pitching in means more FUN for everyone

bull Quick easy setup for room parents and teachers Parents

choose what to bring and how to help from anywhere on any device

bull No passwords needed

bull Plus automated reminders keep everyone on track

Try it now

wwwSignUpcom

End of Year Activities

Paper Airplane RaceNow departing your kidsrsquo boredom courtesy of this nonstop paper airplane game Begin by having everyone fold a plane In an open area mark start and finish lines with plastic cones or other bright objects At ldquoGordquo the players launch their planes toward the finish When the aircraft land players race to toss them toward the line again continuing until both planes and players reach their final destination Repeat until a lemonade refueling stop is needed

Keep the kids happy at your holiday party with a no-mess project Using our template

cut face pieces and hooves from dark and light brown felt Adhere each hoof with dou-

ble-sided tape to a packaged candy cane

Letters On The Lawn1 For a 72-piece game set purchase a 4- by 8-foot sheet of Masonite from a home improvement store (ours was 316 inch thick about $14 at Lowersquos) At the store have it cut into 8-inch squares (you may be charged a service fee)

2 Wipe each square with a damp cloth let it dry and apply a 6-inch press-on vinyl letter to it We used two 48-letter sets ($899 each at Staples) discarding duplicates of less commonly used letters (Q X) and including all the vowels

Water Balloon Math

Have a Ball1 Sandwich skewers within folded strips of duct tape to make four or five flags With a permanent marker write numbers (these will be the solutions to the problems so choose them based on your kidsrsquo math-skill levels)

2 Lay hula hoops or circles of rope on the ground and insert the flags as shown

3 Fill balloons with water (big box stores sell kits with a hose attachment making this step really easy) On the balloons write problems with answers that match the flag numbers

End Of Year Snacks

Say goodbye to the school year with these edible chalkboards Use a toothpick to etch a message into the smooth side of a chocolate bar Sprinkle the bar with confectionersrsquo sugar then gently rub it into the etched letters

Chocboards

Wipe away the excess sugar with a damp paper towel Roll caramel chew candies into thin strips and trim them to fit the edges Moisten the strips with a damp paper towel and press them into place Add white sprinkles for chalk

Wersquove done the math so we know you can count on this cute calculator to add fun to the last day of school To make one use a serrated knife to trim a graham cracker sheet into a shorter rectangle (ours are about 3frac12 inches long) Cut a rectangle from a plain chocolate bar and attach it with chocolate frosting Trim away the tips from three butterscotch chocolate or white chocolate chips Use more frosting to attach them along with nine MampMrsquos Minis candies as shown You may want to make one for each kid as this calculator breaks if you try division

Graham Cracker Calculator

Fruit WandsServe this healthy frozen treat on a sizzling hot day and watch it magically disappear Use a star cookie cutter (ours was 1 frac12 inches) to cut a shape from a thick slice of kiwi cantaloupe or pineapple Thread several grapes onto a bamboo skewer then add the star to the top Place on a baking sheet cover with plastic and freeze until hardened about two hours

Graduation CapFruit Dips

Herersquos a simple allergy-free snack for a year-end classroom party

Cut 3 14-inch squares from colored card stock and add a message with paint pen

Punch a hole in one corner and secure two short lengths of ribbon as shown

With glue dots attach the mortarboards to the top of fruit or applesauce cups

and add a pair of googly eyes

Teacher Appreciation Checklist

Keep it simple amp meaningful Survey the teacher for likes

amp dislikes Check school policies on gifts

Get lots of parents involved with teacher appreciation activities like

bull End of school brunchpotluckbull Class group giftbull Digital End of School card from parentsbull Class photo albumscrapbook

Encourage students to write their teacher a card

Use free online class party SignUps

Planning amp Gift Ideas

End Of Year Gifts

What to do Place an open notebook on the back of the artwork Using a pencil trace around the book leaving a frac12-inch border Cut out using scissors Coat the outside of the notebook with a glue stick Holding the notebook open press the spine down on the back of the artwork then press down the covers Smooth wrinkles Cut out a notch at the top and bottom of the coverrsquos spine and cut a diagonal line at the four corners Glue down each corner then fold over and glue down each edge along the inside of the book Repeat process using clear Con-Tact paper

Art-Covered Journal

Garden of Gratitude1 Download our flower circle template from family funmagcomprintables Make copies so that yoursquoll have one flower per student

2 Cut out the circles Give one to each student in your childrsquos class with a note asking them to decorate their flower and write a thank-you message on it

3 Decorate a 4-inch-wide round papier-macirccheacute box (found at many craft stores) Include a note inside the lid for the teacher as shown

4 Fill the box with the finished flowers Give it to the teacher along with a gift card to an office supply store or a coffee shop if you like

Windowsill Vases1 Use a large marker or any smooth cylinder to roll softened polymer clay (such as Fimo or Sculpey) into a slab thatrsquos about 18 inch thick

2 Press a second color of clay onto the slab if you like Use small balls or snakes of clay for dots and stripes Roll the slab smooth again

3 Use a clay tool or plastic knife to cut a rectangle about 2 inches by 212 inches from the slab Loosely wrap the rectangle around a finger and smooth the seam closed to form a cylinder

4 Form a base by placing the cylinder on a 18-inch-thick remnant of clay and cutting around it Smooth the edges of the base to the cylinder and seal up any holes Press and smooth the clay walls to shape the vase as desired

5 Bake the vase according to the clay package directions

Tissue Box CoverNote Nail polish is permanent and can emit fumes

Wear a smock and latex glooves and make sure you work in a well-ventilated area

1 Cover your work surface with newspaper Place a strip of duct tape across the top inside

opening of an unfinished wooden tissue box Press it firmly to make it watertight

2 Fill a bucket of plastic bin with water leaving a few inches at the top (the bin should

be deep enoguht to dip the entire box)3 Choose two or three shade of nail polish

Working very quickly (an adult helper comes in very handy) drip color onto the waters surface

(its better to use the brush than to pour it) Add enough nail polish to cover the entire

surface varying the colors as you go 4 Hold the box upside down form the inside and dip it into the water right up tp (but not

over) the bottom edge Pull it out quickly and gently place it right side up on the newspaper

to dry toughing the outside as little as possible Let dry completely

PS If youre making multiples clean the water between dips Drag a piece of cardboardacross

the surface to pick up leftover nail polish

Save Time with SignUpcoms FREE Online SignUps

bull Class parties bull Field trips bull Weekly readers

bull Potlucks bull Performancesbull Service projects

bull Fundraisers bull Team snacksbull Parent conferences

For everything you organize

Check out

magazine for more craftideas recipes and activities

for kids

Get your subscription at

familyfunmagcomtoday

Page 3: End of Year Class Party Ebook from FamilyFun and SignUp.com

Ask the teacher for the class party start and end times

Create a class party SignUp for parents to help withbullDecorating and setup bullSnacks and beverages bullCrafts games and activities

Alert snack parents about food allergies Keep decorations simplemdashthink paper

tablecloths and balloons Remember cleanup supplies

(trash bags paper towels etc) Use a kids wagon to carry supplies

through campus Remind parents to set phones to silent Ask a parent to take pictures Have FUN The kids will have a special

day no matter what happens

Room-Parent Party Checklist

Save Time With FREE Class Party SignUps

bull More parents pitching in means more FUN for everyone

bull Quick easy setup for room parents and teachers Parents

choose what to bring and how to help from anywhere on any device

bull No passwords needed

bull Plus automated reminders keep everyone on track

Try it now

wwwSignUpcom

End of Year Activities

Paper Airplane RaceNow departing your kidsrsquo boredom courtesy of this nonstop paper airplane game Begin by having everyone fold a plane In an open area mark start and finish lines with plastic cones or other bright objects At ldquoGordquo the players launch their planes toward the finish When the aircraft land players race to toss them toward the line again continuing until both planes and players reach their final destination Repeat until a lemonade refueling stop is needed

Keep the kids happy at your holiday party with a no-mess project Using our template

cut face pieces and hooves from dark and light brown felt Adhere each hoof with dou-

ble-sided tape to a packaged candy cane

Letters On The Lawn1 For a 72-piece game set purchase a 4- by 8-foot sheet of Masonite from a home improvement store (ours was 316 inch thick about $14 at Lowersquos) At the store have it cut into 8-inch squares (you may be charged a service fee)

2 Wipe each square with a damp cloth let it dry and apply a 6-inch press-on vinyl letter to it We used two 48-letter sets ($899 each at Staples) discarding duplicates of less commonly used letters (Q X) and including all the vowels

Water Balloon Math

Have a Ball1 Sandwich skewers within folded strips of duct tape to make four or five flags With a permanent marker write numbers (these will be the solutions to the problems so choose them based on your kidsrsquo math-skill levels)

2 Lay hula hoops or circles of rope on the ground and insert the flags as shown

3 Fill balloons with water (big box stores sell kits with a hose attachment making this step really easy) On the balloons write problems with answers that match the flag numbers

End Of Year Snacks

Say goodbye to the school year with these edible chalkboards Use a toothpick to etch a message into the smooth side of a chocolate bar Sprinkle the bar with confectionersrsquo sugar then gently rub it into the etched letters

Chocboards

Wipe away the excess sugar with a damp paper towel Roll caramel chew candies into thin strips and trim them to fit the edges Moisten the strips with a damp paper towel and press them into place Add white sprinkles for chalk

Wersquove done the math so we know you can count on this cute calculator to add fun to the last day of school To make one use a serrated knife to trim a graham cracker sheet into a shorter rectangle (ours are about 3frac12 inches long) Cut a rectangle from a plain chocolate bar and attach it with chocolate frosting Trim away the tips from three butterscotch chocolate or white chocolate chips Use more frosting to attach them along with nine MampMrsquos Minis candies as shown You may want to make one for each kid as this calculator breaks if you try division

Graham Cracker Calculator

Fruit WandsServe this healthy frozen treat on a sizzling hot day and watch it magically disappear Use a star cookie cutter (ours was 1 frac12 inches) to cut a shape from a thick slice of kiwi cantaloupe or pineapple Thread several grapes onto a bamboo skewer then add the star to the top Place on a baking sheet cover with plastic and freeze until hardened about two hours

Graduation CapFruit Dips

Herersquos a simple allergy-free snack for a year-end classroom party

Cut 3 14-inch squares from colored card stock and add a message with paint pen

Punch a hole in one corner and secure two short lengths of ribbon as shown

With glue dots attach the mortarboards to the top of fruit or applesauce cups

and add a pair of googly eyes

Teacher Appreciation Checklist

Keep it simple amp meaningful Survey the teacher for likes

amp dislikes Check school policies on gifts

Get lots of parents involved with teacher appreciation activities like

bull End of school brunchpotluckbull Class group giftbull Digital End of School card from parentsbull Class photo albumscrapbook

Encourage students to write their teacher a card

Use free online class party SignUps

Planning amp Gift Ideas

End Of Year Gifts

What to do Place an open notebook on the back of the artwork Using a pencil trace around the book leaving a frac12-inch border Cut out using scissors Coat the outside of the notebook with a glue stick Holding the notebook open press the spine down on the back of the artwork then press down the covers Smooth wrinkles Cut out a notch at the top and bottom of the coverrsquos spine and cut a diagonal line at the four corners Glue down each corner then fold over and glue down each edge along the inside of the book Repeat process using clear Con-Tact paper

Art-Covered Journal

Garden of Gratitude1 Download our flower circle template from family funmagcomprintables Make copies so that yoursquoll have one flower per student

2 Cut out the circles Give one to each student in your childrsquos class with a note asking them to decorate their flower and write a thank-you message on it

3 Decorate a 4-inch-wide round papier-macirccheacute box (found at many craft stores) Include a note inside the lid for the teacher as shown

4 Fill the box with the finished flowers Give it to the teacher along with a gift card to an office supply store or a coffee shop if you like

Windowsill Vases1 Use a large marker or any smooth cylinder to roll softened polymer clay (such as Fimo or Sculpey) into a slab thatrsquos about 18 inch thick

2 Press a second color of clay onto the slab if you like Use small balls or snakes of clay for dots and stripes Roll the slab smooth again

3 Use a clay tool or plastic knife to cut a rectangle about 2 inches by 212 inches from the slab Loosely wrap the rectangle around a finger and smooth the seam closed to form a cylinder

4 Form a base by placing the cylinder on a 18-inch-thick remnant of clay and cutting around it Smooth the edges of the base to the cylinder and seal up any holes Press and smooth the clay walls to shape the vase as desired

5 Bake the vase according to the clay package directions

Tissue Box CoverNote Nail polish is permanent and can emit fumes

Wear a smock and latex glooves and make sure you work in a well-ventilated area

1 Cover your work surface with newspaper Place a strip of duct tape across the top inside

opening of an unfinished wooden tissue box Press it firmly to make it watertight

2 Fill a bucket of plastic bin with water leaving a few inches at the top (the bin should

be deep enoguht to dip the entire box)3 Choose two or three shade of nail polish

Working very quickly (an adult helper comes in very handy) drip color onto the waters surface

(its better to use the brush than to pour it) Add enough nail polish to cover the entire

surface varying the colors as you go 4 Hold the box upside down form the inside and dip it into the water right up tp (but not

over) the bottom edge Pull it out quickly and gently place it right side up on the newspaper

to dry toughing the outside as little as possible Let dry completely

PS If youre making multiples clean the water between dips Drag a piece of cardboardacross

the surface to pick up leftover nail polish

Save Time with SignUpcoms FREE Online SignUps

bull Class parties bull Field trips bull Weekly readers

bull Potlucks bull Performancesbull Service projects

bull Fundraisers bull Team snacksbull Parent conferences

For everything you organize

Check out

magazine for more craftideas recipes and activities

for kids

Get your subscription at

familyfunmagcomtoday

Page 4: End of Year Class Party Ebook from FamilyFun and SignUp.com

Save Time With FREE Class Party SignUps

bull More parents pitching in means more FUN for everyone

bull Quick easy setup for room parents and teachers Parents

choose what to bring and how to help from anywhere on any device

bull No passwords needed

bull Plus automated reminders keep everyone on track

Try it now

wwwSignUpcom

End of Year Activities

Paper Airplane RaceNow departing your kidsrsquo boredom courtesy of this nonstop paper airplane game Begin by having everyone fold a plane In an open area mark start and finish lines with plastic cones or other bright objects At ldquoGordquo the players launch their planes toward the finish When the aircraft land players race to toss them toward the line again continuing until both planes and players reach their final destination Repeat until a lemonade refueling stop is needed

Keep the kids happy at your holiday party with a no-mess project Using our template

cut face pieces and hooves from dark and light brown felt Adhere each hoof with dou-

ble-sided tape to a packaged candy cane

Letters On The Lawn1 For a 72-piece game set purchase a 4- by 8-foot sheet of Masonite from a home improvement store (ours was 316 inch thick about $14 at Lowersquos) At the store have it cut into 8-inch squares (you may be charged a service fee)

2 Wipe each square with a damp cloth let it dry and apply a 6-inch press-on vinyl letter to it We used two 48-letter sets ($899 each at Staples) discarding duplicates of less commonly used letters (Q X) and including all the vowels

Water Balloon Math

Have a Ball1 Sandwich skewers within folded strips of duct tape to make four or five flags With a permanent marker write numbers (these will be the solutions to the problems so choose them based on your kidsrsquo math-skill levels)

2 Lay hula hoops or circles of rope on the ground and insert the flags as shown

3 Fill balloons with water (big box stores sell kits with a hose attachment making this step really easy) On the balloons write problems with answers that match the flag numbers

End Of Year Snacks

Say goodbye to the school year with these edible chalkboards Use a toothpick to etch a message into the smooth side of a chocolate bar Sprinkle the bar with confectionersrsquo sugar then gently rub it into the etched letters

Chocboards

Wipe away the excess sugar with a damp paper towel Roll caramel chew candies into thin strips and trim them to fit the edges Moisten the strips with a damp paper towel and press them into place Add white sprinkles for chalk

Wersquove done the math so we know you can count on this cute calculator to add fun to the last day of school To make one use a serrated knife to trim a graham cracker sheet into a shorter rectangle (ours are about 3frac12 inches long) Cut a rectangle from a plain chocolate bar and attach it with chocolate frosting Trim away the tips from three butterscotch chocolate or white chocolate chips Use more frosting to attach them along with nine MampMrsquos Minis candies as shown You may want to make one for each kid as this calculator breaks if you try division

Graham Cracker Calculator

Fruit WandsServe this healthy frozen treat on a sizzling hot day and watch it magically disappear Use a star cookie cutter (ours was 1 frac12 inches) to cut a shape from a thick slice of kiwi cantaloupe or pineapple Thread several grapes onto a bamboo skewer then add the star to the top Place on a baking sheet cover with plastic and freeze until hardened about two hours

Graduation CapFruit Dips

Herersquos a simple allergy-free snack for a year-end classroom party

Cut 3 14-inch squares from colored card stock and add a message with paint pen

Punch a hole in one corner and secure two short lengths of ribbon as shown

With glue dots attach the mortarboards to the top of fruit or applesauce cups

and add a pair of googly eyes

Teacher Appreciation Checklist

Keep it simple amp meaningful Survey the teacher for likes

amp dislikes Check school policies on gifts

Get lots of parents involved with teacher appreciation activities like

bull End of school brunchpotluckbull Class group giftbull Digital End of School card from parentsbull Class photo albumscrapbook

Encourage students to write their teacher a card

Use free online class party SignUps

Planning amp Gift Ideas

End Of Year Gifts

What to do Place an open notebook on the back of the artwork Using a pencil trace around the book leaving a frac12-inch border Cut out using scissors Coat the outside of the notebook with a glue stick Holding the notebook open press the spine down on the back of the artwork then press down the covers Smooth wrinkles Cut out a notch at the top and bottom of the coverrsquos spine and cut a diagonal line at the four corners Glue down each corner then fold over and glue down each edge along the inside of the book Repeat process using clear Con-Tact paper

Art-Covered Journal

Garden of Gratitude1 Download our flower circle template from family funmagcomprintables Make copies so that yoursquoll have one flower per student

2 Cut out the circles Give one to each student in your childrsquos class with a note asking them to decorate their flower and write a thank-you message on it

3 Decorate a 4-inch-wide round papier-macirccheacute box (found at many craft stores) Include a note inside the lid for the teacher as shown

4 Fill the box with the finished flowers Give it to the teacher along with a gift card to an office supply store or a coffee shop if you like

Windowsill Vases1 Use a large marker or any smooth cylinder to roll softened polymer clay (such as Fimo or Sculpey) into a slab thatrsquos about 18 inch thick

2 Press a second color of clay onto the slab if you like Use small balls or snakes of clay for dots and stripes Roll the slab smooth again

3 Use a clay tool or plastic knife to cut a rectangle about 2 inches by 212 inches from the slab Loosely wrap the rectangle around a finger and smooth the seam closed to form a cylinder

4 Form a base by placing the cylinder on a 18-inch-thick remnant of clay and cutting around it Smooth the edges of the base to the cylinder and seal up any holes Press and smooth the clay walls to shape the vase as desired

5 Bake the vase according to the clay package directions

Tissue Box CoverNote Nail polish is permanent and can emit fumes

Wear a smock and latex glooves and make sure you work in a well-ventilated area

1 Cover your work surface with newspaper Place a strip of duct tape across the top inside

opening of an unfinished wooden tissue box Press it firmly to make it watertight

2 Fill a bucket of plastic bin with water leaving a few inches at the top (the bin should

be deep enoguht to dip the entire box)3 Choose two or three shade of nail polish

Working very quickly (an adult helper comes in very handy) drip color onto the waters surface

(its better to use the brush than to pour it) Add enough nail polish to cover the entire

surface varying the colors as you go 4 Hold the box upside down form the inside and dip it into the water right up tp (but not

over) the bottom edge Pull it out quickly and gently place it right side up on the newspaper

to dry toughing the outside as little as possible Let dry completely

PS If youre making multiples clean the water between dips Drag a piece of cardboardacross

the surface to pick up leftover nail polish

Save Time with SignUpcoms FREE Online SignUps

bull Class parties bull Field trips bull Weekly readers

bull Potlucks bull Performancesbull Service projects

bull Fundraisers bull Team snacksbull Parent conferences

For everything you organize

Check out

magazine for more craftideas recipes and activities

for kids

Get your subscription at

familyfunmagcomtoday

Page 5: End of Year Class Party Ebook from FamilyFun and SignUp.com

End of Year Activities

Paper Airplane RaceNow departing your kidsrsquo boredom courtesy of this nonstop paper airplane game Begin by having everyone fold a plane In an open area mark start and finish lines with plastic cones or other bright objects At ldquoGordquo the players launch their planes toward the finish When the aircraft land players race to toss them toward the line again continuing until both planes and players reach their final destination Repeat until a lemonade refueling stop is needed

Keep the kids happy at your holiday party with a no-mess project Using our template

cut face pieces and hooves from dark and light brown felt Adhere each hoof with dou-

ble-sided tape to a packaged candy cane

Letters On The Lawn1 For a 72-piece game set purchase a 4- by 8-foot sheet of Masonite from a home improvement store (ours was 316 inch thick about $14 at Lowersquos) At the store have it cut into 8-inch squares (you may be charged a service fee)

2 Wipe each square with a damp cloth let it dry and apply a 6-inch press-on vinyl letter to it We used two 48-letter sets ($899 each at Staples) discarding duplicates of less commonly used letters (Q X) and including all the vowels

Water Balloon Math

Have a Ball1 Sandwich skewers within folded strips of duct tape to make four or five flags With a permanent marker write numbers (these will be the solutions to the problems so choose them based on your kidsrsquo math-skill levels)

2 Lay hula hoops or circles of rope on the ground and insert the flags as shown

3 Fill balloons with water (big box stores sell kits with a hose attachment making this step really easy) On the balloons write problems with answers that match the flag numbers

End Of Year Snacks

Say goodbye to the school year with these edible chalkboards Use a toothpick to etch a message into the smooth side of a chocolate bar Sprinkle the bar with confectionersrsquo sugar then gently rub it into the etched letters

Chocboards

Wipe away the excess sugar with a damp paper towel Roll caramel chew candies into thin strips and trim them to fit the edges Moisten the strips with a damp paper towel and press them into place Add white sprinkles for chalk

Wersquove done the math so we know you can count on this cute calculator to add fun to the last day of school To make one use a serrated knife to trim a graham cracker sheet into a shorter rectangle (ours are about 3frac12 inches long) Cut a rectangle from a plain chocolate bar and attach it with chocolate frosting Trim away the tips from three butterscotch chocolate or white chocolate chips Use more frosting to attach them along with nine MampMrsquos Minis candies as shown You may want to make one for each kid as this calculator breaks if you try division

Graham Cracker Calculator

Fruit WandsServe this healthy frozen treat on a sizzling hot day and watch it magically disappear Use a star cookie cutter (ours was 1 frac12 inches) to cut a shape from a thick slice of kiwi cantaloupe or pineapple Thread several grapes onto a bamboo skewer then add the star to the top Place on a baking sheet cover with plastic and freeze until hardened about two hours

Graduation CapFruit Dips

Herersquos a simple allergy-free snack for a year-end classroom party

Cut 3 14-inch squares from colored card stock and add a message with paint pen

Punch a hole in one corner and secure two short lengths of ribbon as shown

With glue dots attach the mortarboards to the top of fruit or applesauce cups

and add a pair of googly eyes

Teacher Appreciation Checklist

Keep it simple amp meaningful Survey the teacher for likes

amp dislikes Check school policies on gifts

Get lots of parents involved with teacher appreciation activities like

bull End of school brunchpotluckbull Class group giftbull Digital End of School card from parentsbull Class photo albumscrapbook

Encourage students to write their teacher a card

Use free online class party SignUps

Planning amp Gift Ideas

End Of Year Gifts

What to do Place an open notebook on the back of the artwork Using a pencil trace around the book leaving a frac12-inch border Cut out using scissors Coat the outside of the notebook with a glue stick Holding the notebook open press the spine down on the back of the artwork then press down the covers Smooth wrinkles Cut out a notch at the top and bottom of the coverrsquos spine and cut a diagonal line at the four corners Glue down each corner then fold over and glue down each edge along the inside of the book Repeat process using clear Con-Tact paper

Art-Covered Journal

Garden of Gratitude1 Download our flower circle template from family funmagcomprintables Make copies so that yoursquoll have one flower per student

2 Cut out the circles Give one to each student in your childrsquos class with a note asking them to decorate their flower and write a thank-you message on it

3 Decorate a 4-inch-wide round papier-macirccheacute box (found at many craft stores) Include a note inside the lid for the teacher as shown

4 Fill the box with the finished flowers Give it to the teacher along with a gift card to an office supply store or a coffee shop if you like

Windowsill Vases1 Use a large marker or any smooth cylinder to roll softened polymer clay (such as Fimo or Sculpey) into a slab thatrsquos about 18 inch thick

2 Press a second color of clay onto the slab if you like Use small balls or snakes of clay for dots and stripes Roll the slab smooth again

3 Use a clay tool or plastic knife to cut a rectangle about 2 inches by 212 inches from the slab Loosely wrap the rectangle around a finger and smooth the seam closed to form a cylinder

4 Form a base by placing the cylinder on a 18-inch-thick remnant of clay and cutting around it Smooth the edges of the base to the cylinder and seal up any holes Press and smooth the clay walls to shape the vase as desired

5 Bake the vase according to the clay package directions

Tissue Box CoverNote Nail polish is permanent and can emit fumes

Wear a smock and latex glooves and make sure you work in a well-ventilated area

1 Cover your work surface with newspaper Place a strip of duct tape across the top inside

opening of an unfinished wooden tissue box Press it firmly to make it watertight

2 Fill a bucket of plastic bin with water leaving a few inches at the top (the bin should

be deep enoguht to dip the entire box)3 Choose two or three shade of nail polish

Working very quickly (an adult helper comes in very handy) drip color onto the waters surface

(its better to use the brush than to pour it) Add enough nail polish to cover the entire

surface varying the colors as you go 4 Hold the box upside down form the inside and dip it into the water right up tp (but not

over) the bottom edge Pull it out quickly and gently place it right side up on the newspaper

to dry toughing the outside as little as possible Let dry completely

PS If youre making multiples clean the water between dips Drag a piece of cardboardacross

the surface to pick up leftover nail polish

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Keep the kids happy at your holiday party with a no-mess project Using our template

cut face pieces and hooves from dark and light brown felt Adhere each hoof with dou-

ble-sided tape to a packaged candy cane

Letters On The Lawn1 For a 72-piece game set purchase a 4- by 8-foot sheet of Masonite from a home improvement store (ours was 316 inch thick about $14 at Lowersquos) At the store have it cut into 8-inch squares (you may be charged a service fee)

2 Wipe each square with a damp cloth let it dry and apply a 6-inch press-on vinyl letter to it We used two 48-letter sets ($899 each at Staples) discarding duplicates of less commonly used letters (Q X) and including all the vowels

Water Balloon Math

Have a Ball1 Sandwich skewers within folded strips of duct tape to make four or five flags With a permanent marker write numbers (these will be the solutions to the problems so choose them based on your kidsrsquo math-skill levels)

2 Lay hula hoops or circles of rope on the ground and insert the flags as shown

3 Fill balloons with water (big box stores sell kits with a hose attachment making this step really easy) On the balloons write problems with answers that match the flag numbers

End Of Year Snacks

Say goodbye to the school year with these edible chalkboards Use a toothpick to etch a message into the smooth side of a chocolate bar Sprinkle the bar with confectionersrsquo sugar then gently rub it into the etched letters

Chocboards

Wipe away the excess sugar with a damp paper towel Roll caramel chew candies into thin strips and trim them to fit the edges Moisten the strips with a damp paper towel and press them into place Add white sprinkles for chalk

Wersquove done the math so we know you can count on this cute calculator to add fun to the last day of school To make one use a serrated knife to trim a graham cracker sheet into a shorter rectangle (ours are about 3frac12 inches long) Cut a rectangle from a plain chocolate bar and attach it with chocolate frosting Trim away the tips from three butterscotch chocolate or white chocolate chips Use more frosting to attach them along with nine MampMrsquos Minis candies as shown You may want to make one for each kid as this calculator breaks if you try division

Graham Cracker Calculator

Fruit WandsServe this healthy frozen treat on a sizzling hot day and watch it magically disappear Use a star cookie cutter (ours was 1 frac12 inches) to cut a shape from a thick slice of kiwi cantaloupe or pineapple Thread several grapes onto a bamboo skewer then add the star to the top Place on a baking sheet cover with plastic and freeze until hardened about two hours

Graduation CapFruit Dips

Herersquos a simple allergy-free snack for a year-end classroom party

Cut 3 14-inch squares from colored card stock and add a message with paint pen

Punch a hole in one corner and secure two short lengths of ribbon as shown

With glue dots attach the mortarboards to the top of fruit or applesauce cups

and add a pair of googly eyes

Teacher Appreciation Checklist

Keep it simple amp meaningful Survey the teacher for likes

amp dislikes Check school policies on gifts

Get lots of parents involved with teacher appreciation activities like

bull End of school brunchpotluckbull Class group giftbull Digital End of School card from parentsbull Class photo albumscrapbook

Encourage students to write their teacher a card

Use free online class party SignUps

Planning amp Gift Ideas

End Of Year Gifts

What to do Place an open notebook on the back of the artwork Using a pencil trace around the book leaving a frac12-inch border Cut out using scissors Coat the outside of the notebook with a glue stick Holding the notebook open press the spine down on the back of the artwork then press down the covers Smooth wrinkles Cut out a notch at the top and bottom of the coverrsquos spine and cut a diagonal line at the four corners Glue down each corner then fold over and glue down each edge along the inside of the book Repeat process using clear Con-Tact paper

Art-Covered Journal

Garden of Gratitude1 Download our flower circle template from family funmagcomprintables Make copies so that yoursquoll have one flower per student

2 Cut out the circles Give one to each student in your childrsquos class with a note asking them to decorate their flower and write a thank-you message on it

3 Decorate a 4-inch-wide round papier-macirccheacute box (found at many craft stores) Include a note inside the lid for the teacher as shown

4 Fill the box with the finished flowers Give it to the teacher along with a gift card to an office supply store or a coffee shop if you like

Windowsill Vases1 Use a large marker or any smooth cylinder to roll softened polymer clay (such as Fimo or Sculpey) into a slab thatrsquos about 18 inch thick

2 Press a second color of clay onto the slab if you like Use small balls or snakes of clay for dots and stripes Roll the slab smooth again

3 Use a clay tool or plastic knife to cut a rectangle about 2 inches by 212 inches from the slab Loosely wrap the rectangle around a finger and smooth the seam closed to form a cylinder

4 Form a base by placing the cylinder on a 18-inch-thick remnant of clay and cutting around it Smooth the edges of the base to the cylinder and seal up any holes Press and smooth the clay walls to shape the vase as desired

5 Bake the vase according to the clay package directions

Tissue Box CoverNote Nail polish is permanent and can emit fumes

Wear a smock and latex glooves and make sure you work in a well-ventilated area

1 Cover your work surface with newspaper Place a strip of duct tape across the top inside

opening of an unfinished wooden tissue box Press it firmly to make it watertight

2 Fill a bucket of plastic bin with water leaving a few inches at the top (the bin should

be deep enoguht to dip the entire box)3 Choose two or three shade of nail polish

Working very quickly (an adult helper comes in very handy) drip color onto the waters surface

(its better to use the brush than to pour it) Add enough nail polish to cover the entire

surface varying the colors as you go 4 Hold the box upside down form the inside and dip it into the water right up tp (but not

over) the bottom edge Pull it out quickly and gently place it right side up on the newspaper

to dry toughing the outside as little as possible Let dry completely

PS If youre making multiples clean the water between dips Drag a piece of cardboardacross

the surface to pick up leftover nail polish

Save Time with SignUpcoms FREE Online SignUps

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bull Fundraisers bull Team snacksbull Parent conferences

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Check out

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Water Balloon Math

Have a Ball1 Sandwich skewers within folded strips of duct tape to make four or five flags With a permanent marker write numbers (these will be the solutions to the problems so choose them based on your kidsrsquo math-skill levels)

2 Lay hula hoops or circles of rope on the ground and insert the flags as shown

3 Fill balloons with water (big box stores sell kits with a hose attachment making this step really easy) On the balloons write problems with answers that match the flag numbers

End Of Year Snacks

Say goodbye to the school year with these edible chalkboards Use a toothpick to etch a message into the smooth side of a chocolate bar Sprinkle the bar with confectionersrsquo sugar then gently rub it into the etched letters

Chocboards

Wipe away the excess sugar with a damp paper towel Roll caramel chew candies into thin strips and trim them to fit the edges Moisten the strips with a damp paper towel and press them into place Add white sprinkles for chalk

Wersquove done the math so we know you can count on this cute calculator to add fun to the last day of school To make one use a serrated knife to trim a graham cracker sheet into a shorter rectangle (ours are about 3frac12 inches long) Cut a rectangle from a plain chocolate bar and attach it with chocolate frosting Trim away the tips from three butterscotch chocolate or white chocolate chips Use more frosting to attach them along with nine MampMrsquos Minis candies as shown You may want to make one for each kid as this calculator breaks if you try division

Graham Cracker Calculator

Fruit WandsServe this healthy frozen treat on a sizzling hot day and watch it magically disappear Use a star cookie cutter (ours was 1 frac12 inches) to cut a shape from a thick slice of kiwi cantaloupe or pineapple Thread several grapes onto a bamboo skewer then add the star to the top Place on a baking sheet cover with plastic and freeze until hardened about two hours

Graduation CapFruit Dips

Herersquos a simple allergy-free snack for a year-end classroom party

Cut 3 14-inch squares from colored card stock and add a message with paint pen

Punch a hole in one corner and secure two short lengths of ribbon as shown

With glue dots attach the mortarboards to the top of fruit or applesauce cups

and add a pair of googly eyes

Teacher Appreciation Checklist

Keep it simple amp meaningful Survey the teacher for likes

amp dislikes Check school policies on gifts

Get lots of parents involved with teacher appreciation activities like

bull End of school brunchpotluckbull Class group giftbull Digital End of School card from parentsbull Class photo albumscrapbook

Encourage students to write their teacher a card

Use free online class party SignUps

Planning amp Gift Ideas

End Of Year Gifts

What to do Place an open notebook on the back of the artwork Using a pencil trace around the book leaving a frac12-inch border Cut out using scissors Coat the outside of the notebook with a glue stick Holding the notebook open press the spine down on the back of the artwork then press down the covers Smooth wrinkles Cut out a notch at the top and bottom of the coverrsquos spine and cut a diagonal line at the four corners Glue down each corner then fold over and glue down each edge along the inside of the book Repeat process using clear Con-Tact paper

Art-Covered Journal

Garden of Gratitude1 Download our flower circle template from family funmagcomprintables Make copies so that yoursquoll have one flower per student

2 Cut out the circles Give one to each student in your childrsquos class with a note asking them to decorate their flower and write a thank-you message on it

3 Decorate a 4-inch-wide round papier-macirccheacute box (found at many craft stores) Include a note inside the lid for the teacher as shown

4 Fill the box with the finished flowers Give it to the teacher along with a gift card to an office supply store or a coffee shop if you like

Windowsill Vases1 Use a large marker or any smooth cylinder to roll softened polymer clay (such as Fimo or Sculpey) into a slab thatrsquos about 18 inch thick

2 Press a second color of clay onto the slab if you like Use small balls or snakes of clay for dots and stripes Roll the slab smooth again

3 Use a clay tool or plastic knife to cut a rectangle about 2 inches by 212 inches from the slab Loosely wrap the rectangle around a finger and smooth the seam closed to form a cylinder

4 Form a base by placing the cylinder on a 18-inch-thick remnant of clay and cutting around it Smooth the edges of the base to the cylinder and seal up any holes Press and smooth the clay walls to shape the vase as desired

5 Bake the vase according to the clay package directions

Tissue Box CoverNote Nail polish is permanent and can emit fumes

Wear a smock and latex glooves and make sure you work in a well-ventilated area

1 Cover your work surface with newspaper Place a strip of duct tape across the top inside

opening of an unfinished wooden tissue box Press it firmly to make it watertight

2 Fill a bucket of plastic bin with water leaving a few inches at the top (the bin should

be deep enoguht to dip the entire box)3 Choose two or three shade of nail polish

Working very quickly (an adult helper comes in very handy) drip color onto the waters surface

(its better to use the brush than to pour it) Add enough nail polish to cover the entire

surface varying the colors as you go 4 Hold the box upside down form the inside and dip it into the water right up tp (but not

over) the bottom edge Pull it out quickly and gently place it right side up on the newspaper

to dry toughing the outside as little as possible Let dry completely

PS If youre making multiples clean the water between dips Drag a piece of cardboardacross

the surface to pick up leftover nail polish

Save Time with SignUpcoms FREE Online SignUps

bull Class parties bull Field trips bull Weekly readers

bull Potlucks bull Performancesbull Service projects

bull Fundraisers bull Team snacksbull Parent conferences

For everything you organize

Check out

magazine for more craftideas recipes and activities

for kids

Get your subscription at

familyfunmagcomtoday

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End Of Year Snacks

Say goodbye to the school year with these edible chalkboards Use a toothpick to etch a message into the smooth side of a chocolate bar Sprinkle the bar with confectionersrsquo sugar then gently rub it into the etched letters

Chocboards

Wipe away the excess sugar with a damp paper towel Roll caramel chew candies into thin strips and trim them to fit the edges Moisten the strips with a damp paper towel and press them into place Add white sprinkles for chalk

Wersquove done the math so we know you can count on this cute calculator to add fun to the last day of school To make one use a serrated knife to trim a graham cracker sheet into a shorter rectangle (ours are about 3frac12 inches long) Cut a rectangle from a plain chocolate bar and attach it with chocolate frosting Trim away the tips from three butterscotch chocolate or white chocolate chips Use more frosting to attach them along with nine MampMrsquos Minis candies as shown You may want to make one for each kid as this calculator breaks if you try division

Graham Cracker Calculator

Fruit WandsServe this healthy frozen treat on a sizzling hot day and watch it magically disappear Use a star cookie cutter (ours was 1 frac12 inches) to cut a shape from a thick slice of kiwi cantaloupe or pineapple Thread several grapes onto a bamboo skewer then add the star to the top Place on a baking sheet cover with plastic and freeze until hardened about two hours

Graduation CapFruit Dips

Herersquos a simple allergy-free snack for a year-end classroom party

Cut 3 14-inch squares from colored card stock and add a message with paint pen

Punch a hole in one corner and secure two short lengths of ribbon as shown

With glue dots attach the mortarboards to the top of fruit or applesauce cups

and add a pair of googly eyes

Teacher Appreciation Checklist

Keep it simple amp meaningful Survey the teacher for likes

amp dislikes Check school policies on gifts

Get lots of parents involved with teacher appreciation activities like

bull End of school brunchpotluckbull Class group giftbull Digital End of School card from parentsbull Class photo albumscrapbook

Encourage students to write their teacher a card

Use free online class party SignUps

Planning amp Gift Ideas

End Of Year Gifts

What to do Place an open notebook on the back of the artwork Using a pencil trace around the book leaving a frac12-inch border Cut out using scissors Coat the outside of the notebook with a glue stick Holding the notebook open press the spine down on the back of the artwork then press down the covers Smooth wrinkles Cut out a notch at the top and bottom of the coverrsquos spine and cut a diagonal line at the four corners Glue down each corner then fold over and glue down each edge along the inside of the book Repeat process using clear Con-Tact paper

Art-Covered Journal

Garden of Gratitude1 Download our flower circle template from family funmagcomprintables Make copies so that yoursquoll have one flower per student

2 Cut out the circles Give one to each student in your childrsquos class with a note asking them to decorate their flower and write a thank-you message on it

3 Decorate a 4-inch-wide round papier-macirccheacute box (found at many craft stores) Include a note inside the lid for the teacher as shown

4 Fill the box with the finished flowers Give it to the teacher along with a gift card to an office supply store or a coffee shop if you like

Windowsill Vases1 Use a large marker or any smooth cylinder to roll softened polymer clay (such as Fimo or Sculpey) into a slab thatrsquos about 18 inch thick

2 Press a second color of clay onto the slab if you like Use small balls or snakes of clay for dots and stripes Roll the slab smooth again

3 Use a clay tool or plastic knife to cut a rectangle about 2 inches by 212 inches from the slab Loosely wrap the rectangle around a finger and smooth the seam closed to form a cylinder

4 Form a base by placing the cylinder on a 18-inch-thick remnant of clay and cutting around it Smooth the edges of the base to the cylinder and seal up any holes Press and smooth the clay walls to shape the vase as desired

5 Bake the vase according to the clay package directions

Tissue Box CoverNote Nail polish is permanent and can emit fumes

Wear a smock and latex glooves and make sure you work in a well-ventilated area

1 Cover your work surface with newspaper Place a strip of duct tape across the top inside

opening of an unfinished wooden tissue box Press it firmly to make it watertight

2 Fill a bucket of plastic bin with water leaving a few inches at the top (the bin should

be deep enoguht to dip the entire box)3 Choose two or three shade of nail polish

Working very quickly (an adult helper comes in very handy) drip color onto the waters surface

(its better to use the brush than to pour it) Add enough nail polish to cover the entire

surface varying the colors as you go 4 Hold the box upside down form the inside and dip it into the water right up tp (but not

over) the bottom edge Pull it out quickly and gently place it right side up on the newspaper

to dry toughing the outside as little as possible Let dry completely

PS If youre making multiples clean the water between dips Drag a piece of cardboardacross

the surface to pick up leftover nail polish

Save Time with SignUpcoms FREE Online SignUps

bull Class parties bull Field trips bull Weekly readers

bull Potlucks bull Performancesbull Service projects

bull Fundraisers bull Team snacksbull Parent conferences

For everything you organize

Check out

magazine for more craftideas recipes and activities

for kids

Get your subscription at

familyfunmagcomtoday

Page 9: End of Year Class Party Ebook from FamilyFun and SignUp.com

Wersquove done the math so we know you can count on this cute calculator to add fun to the last day of school To make one use a serrated knife to trim a graham cracker sheet into a shorter rectangle (ours are about 3frac12 inches long) Cut a rectangle from a plain chocolate bar and attach it with chocolate frosting Trim away the tips from three butterscotch chocolate or white chocolate chips Use more frosting to attach them along with nine MampMrsquos Minis candies as shown You may want to make one for each kid as this calculator breaks if you try division

Graham Cracker Calculator

Fruit WandsServe this healthy frozen treat on a sizzling hot day and watch it magically disappear Use a star cookie cutter (ours was 1 frac12 inches) to cut a shape from a thick slice of kiwi cantaloupe or pineapple Thread several grapes onto a bamboo skewer then add the star to the top Place on a baking sheet cover with plastic and freeze until hardened about two hours

Graduation CapFruit Dips

Herersquos a simple allergy-free snack for a year-end classroom party

Cut 3 14-inch squares from colored card stock and add a message with paint pen

Punch a hole in one corner and secure two short lengths of ribbon as shown

With glue dots attach the mortarboards to the top of fruit or applesauce cups

and add a pair of googly eyes

Teacher Appreciation Checklist

Keep it simple amp meaningful Survey the teacher for likes

amp dislikes Check school policies on gifts

Get lots of parents involved with teacher appreciation activities like

bull End of school brunchpotluckbull Class group giftbull Digital End of School card from parentsbull Class photo albumscrapbook

Encourage students to write their teacher a card

Use free online class party SignUps

Planning amp Gift Ideas

End Of Year Gifts

What to do Place an open notebook on the back of the artwork Using a pencil trace around the book leaving a frac12-inch border Cut out using scissors Coat the outside of the notebook with a glue stick Holding the notebook open press the spine down on the back of the artwork then press down the covers Smooth wrinkles Cut out a notch at the top and bottom of the coverrsquos spine and cut a diagonal line at the four corners Glue down each corner then fold over and glue down each edge along the inside of the book Repeat process using clear Con-Tact paper

Art-Covered Journal

Garden of Gratitude1 Download our flower circle template from family funmagcomprintables Make copies so that yoursquoll have one flower per student

2 Cut out the circles Give one to each student in your childrsquos class with a note asking them to decorate their flower and write a thank-you message on it

3 Decorate a 4-inch-wide round papier-macirccheacute box (found at many craft stores) Include a note inside the lid for the teacher as shown

4 Fill the box with the finished flowers Give it to the teacher along with a gift card to an office supply store or a coffee shop if you like

Windowsill Vases1 Use a large marker or any smooth cylinder to roll softened polymer clay (such as Fimo or Sculpey) into a slab thatrsquos about 18 inch thick

2 Press a second color of clay onto the slab if you like Use small balls or snakes of clay for dots and stripes Roll the slab smooth again

3 Use a clay tool or plastic knife to cut a rectangle about 2 inches by 212 inches from the slab Loosely wrap the rectangle around a finger and smooth the seam closed to form a cylinder

4 Form a base by placing the cylinder on a 18-inch-thick remnant of clay and cutting around it Smooth the edges of the base to the cylinder and seal up any holes Press and smooth the clay walls to shape the vase as desired

5 Bake the vase according to the clay package directions

Tissue Box CoverNote Nail polish is permanent and can emit fumes

Wear a smock and latex glooves and make sure you work in a well-ventilated area

1 Cover your work surface with newspaper Place a strip of duct tape across the top inside

opening of an unfinished wooden tissue box Press it firmly to make it watertight

2 Fill a bucket of plastic bin with water leaving a few inches at the top (the bin should

be deep enoguht to dip the entire box)3 Choose two or three shade of nail polish

Working very quickly (an adult helper comes in very handy) drip color onto the waters surface

(its better to use the brush than to pour it) Add enough nail polish to cover the entire

surface varying the colors as you go 4 Hold the box upside down form the inside and dip it into the water right up tp (but not

over) the bottom edge Pull it out quickly and gently place it right side up on the newspaper

to dry toughing the outside as little as possible Let dry completely

PS If youre making multiples clean the water between dips Drag a piece of cardboardacross

the surface to pick up leftover nail polish

Save Time with SignUpcoms FREE Online SignUps

bull Class parties bull Field trips bull Weekly readers

bull Potlucks bull Performancesbull Service projects

bull Fundraisers bull Team snacksbull Parent conferences

For everything you organize

Check out

magazine for more craftideas recipes and activities

for kids

Get your subscription at

familyfunmagcomtoday

Page 10: End of Year Class Party Ebook from FamilyFun and SignUp.com

Fruit WandsServe this healthy frozen treat on a sizzling hot day and watch it magically disappear Use a star cookie cutter (ours was 1 frac12 inches) to cut a shape from a thick slice of kiwi cantaloupe or pineapple Thread several grapes onto a bamboo skewer then add the star to the top Place on a baking sheet cover with plastic and freeze until hardened about two hours

Graduation CapFruit Dips

Herersquos a simple allergy-free snack for a year-end classroom party

Cut 3 14-inch squares from colored card stock and add a message with paint pen

Punch a hole in one corner and secure two short lengths of ribbon as shown

With glue dots attach the mortarboards to the top of fruit or applesauce cups

and add a pair of googly eyes

Teacher Appreciation Checklist

Keep it simple amp meaningful Survey the teacher for likes

amp dislikes Check school policies on gifts

Get lots of parents involved with teacher appreciation activities like

bull End of school brunchpotluckbull Class group giftbull Digital End of School card from parentsbull Class photo albumscrapbook

Encourage students to write their teacher a card

Use free online class party SignUps

Planning amp Gift Ideas

End Of Year Gifts

What to do Place an open notebook on the back of the artwork Using a pencil trace around the book leaving a frac12-inch border Cut out using scissors Coat the outside of the notebook with a glue stick Holding the notebook open press the spine down on the back of the artwork then press down the covers Smooth wrinkles Cut out a notch at the top and bottom of the coverrsquos spine and cut a diagonal line at the four corners Glue down each corner then fold over and glue down each edge along the inside of the book Repeat process using clear Con-Tact paper

Art-Covered Journal

Garden of Gratitude1 Download our flower circle template from family funmagcomprintables Make copies so that yoursquoll have one flower per student

2 Cut out the circles Give one to each student in your childrsquos class with a note asking them to decorate their flower and write a thank-you message on it

3 Decorate a 4-inch-wide round papier-macirccheacute box (found at many craft stores) Include a note inside the lid for the teacher as shown

4 Fill the box with the finished flowers Give it to the teacher along with a gift card to an office supply store or a coffee shop if you like

Windowsill Vases1 Use a large marker or any smooth cylinder to roll softened polymer clay (such as Fimo or Sculpey) into a slab thatrsquos about 18 inch thick

2 Press a second color of clay onto the slab if you like Use small balls or snakes of clay for dots and stripes Roll the slab smooth again

3 Use a clay tool or plastic knife to cut a rectangle about 2 inches by 212 inches from the slab Loosely wrap the rectangle around a finger and smooth the seam closed to form a cylinder

4 Form a base by placing the cylinder on a 18-inch-thick remnant of clay and cutting around it Smooth the edges of the base to the cylinder and seal up any holes Press and smooth the clay walls to shape the vase as desired

5 Bake the vase according to the clay package directions

Tissue Box CoverNote Nail polish is permanent and can emit fumes

Wear a smock and latex glooves and make sure you work in a well-ventilated area

1 Cover your work surface with newspaper Place a strip of duct tape across the top inside

opening of an unfinished wooden tissue box Press it firmly to make it watertight

2 Fill a bucket of plastic bin with water leaving a few inches at the top (the bin should

be deep enoguht to dip the entire box)3 Choose two or three shade of nail polish

Working very quickly (an adult helper comes in very handy) drip color onto the waters surface

(its better to use the brush than to pour it) Add enough nail polish to cover the entire

surface varying the colors as you go 4 Hold the box upside down form the inside and dip it into the water right up tp (but not

over) the bottom edge Pull it out quickly and gently place it right side up on the newspaper

to dry toughing the outside as little as possible Let dry completely

PS If youre making multiples clean the water between dips Drag a piece of cardboardacross

the surface to pick up leftover nail polish

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Graduation CapFruit Dips

Herersquos a simple allergy-free snack for a year-end classroom party

Cut 3 14-inch squares from colored card stock and add a message with paint pen

Punch a hole in one corner and secure two short lengths of ribbon as shown

With glue dots attach the mortarboards to the top of fruit or applesauce cups

and add a pair of googly eyes

Teacher Appreciation Checklist

Keep it simple amp meaningful Survey the teacher for likes

amp dislikes Check school policies on gifts

Get lots of parents involved with teacher appreciation activities like

bull End of school brunchpotluckbull Class group giftbull Digital End of School card from parentsbull Class photo albumscrapbook

Encourage students to write their teacher a card

Use free online class party SignUps

Planning amp Gift Ideas

End Of Year Gifts

What to do Place an open notebook on the back of the artwork Using a pencil trace around the book leaving a frac12-inch border Cut out using scissors Coat the outside of the notebook with a glue stick Holding the notebook open press the spine down on the back of the artwork then press down the covers Smooth wrinkles Cut out a notch at the top and bottom of the coverrsquos spine and cut a diagonal line at the four corners Glue down each corner then fold over and glue down each edge along the inside of the book Repeat process using clear Con-Tact paper

Art-Covered Journal

Garden of Gratitude1 Download our flower circle template from family funmagcomprintables Make copies so that yoursquoll have one flower per student

2 Cut out the circles Give one to each student in your childrsquos class with a note asking them to decorate their flower and write a thank-you message on it

3 Decorate a 4-inch-wide round papier-macirccheacute box (found at many craft stores) Include a note inside the lid for the teacher as shown

4 Fill the box with the finished flowers Give it to the teacher along with a gift card to an office supply store or a coffee shop if you like

Windowsill Vases1 Use a large marker or any smooth cylinder to roll softened polymer clay (such as Fimo or Sculpey) into a slab thatrsquos about 18 inch thick

2 Press a second color of clay onto the slab if you like Use small balls or snakes of clay for dots and stripes Roll the slab smooth again

3 Use a clay tool or plastic knife to cut a rectangle about 2 inches by 212 inches from the slab Loosely wrap the rectangle around a finger and smooth the seam closed to form a cylinder

4 Form a base by placing the cylinder on a 18-inch-thick remnant of clay and cutting around it Smooth the edges of the base to the cylinder and seal up any holes Press and smooth the clay walls to shape the vase as desired

5 Bake the vase according to the clay package directions

Tissue Box CoverNote Nail polish is permanent and can emit fumes

Wear a smock and latex glooves and make sure you work in a well-ventilated area

1 Cover your work surface with newspaper Place a strip of duct tape across the top inside

opening of an unfinished wooden tissue box Press it firmly to make it watertight

2 Fill a bucket of plastic bin with water leaving a few inches at the top (the bin should

be deep enoguht to dip the entire box)3 Choose two or three shade of nail polish

Working very quickly (an adult helper comes in very handy) drip color onto the waters surface

(its better to use the brush than to pour it) Add enough nail polish to cover the entire

surface varying the colors as you go 4 Hold the box upside down form the inside and dip it into the water right up tp (but not

over) the bottom edge Pull it out quickly and gently place it right side up on the newspaper

to dry toughing the outside as little as possible Let dry completely

PS If youre making multiples clean the water between dips Drag a piece of cardboardacross

the surface to pick up leftover nail polish

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bull Fundraisers bull Team snacksbull Parent conferences

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Teacher Appreciation Checklist

Keep it simple amp meaningful Survey the teacher for likes

amp dislikes Check school policies on gifts

Get lots of parents involved with teacher appreciation activities like

bull End of school brunchpotluckbull Class group giftbull Digital End of School card from parentsbull Class photo albumscrapbook

Encourage students to write their teacher a card

Use free online class party SignUps

Planning amp Gift Ideas

End Of Year Gifts

What to do Place an open notebook on the back of the artwork Using a pencil trace around the book leaving a frac12-inch border Cut out using scissors Coat the outside of the notebook with a glue stick Holding the notebook open press the spine down on the back of the artwork then press down the covers Smooth wrinkles Cut out a notch at the top and bottom of the coverrsquos spine and cut a diagonal line at the four corners Glue down each corner then fold over and glue down each edge along the inside of the book Repeat process using clear Con-Tact paper

Art-Covered Journal

Garden of Gratitude1 Download our flower circle template from family funmagcomprintables Make copies so that yoursquoll have one flower per student

2 Cut out the circles Give one to each student in your childrsquos class with a note asking them to decorate their flower and write a thank-you message on it

3 Decorate a 4-inch-wide round papier-macirccheacute box (found at many craft stores) Include a note inside the lid for the teacher as shown

4 Fill the box with the finished flowers Give it to the teacher along with a gift card to an office supply store or a coffee shop if you like

Windowsill Vases1 Use a large marker or any smooth cylinder to roll softened polymer clay (such as Fimo or Sculpey) into a slab thatrsquos about 18 inch thick

2 Press a second color of clay onto the slab if you like Use small balls or snakes of clay for dots and stripes Roll the slab smooth again

3 Use a clay tool or plastic knife to cut a rectangle about 2 inches by 212 inches from the slab Loosely wrap the rectangle around a finger and smooth the seam closed to form a cylinder

4 Form a base by placing the cylinder on a 18-inch-thick remnant of clay and cutting around it Smooth the edges of the base to the cylinder and seal up any holes Press and smooth the clay walls to shape the vase as desired

5 Bake the vase according to the clay package directions

Tissue Box CoverNote Nail polish is permanent and can emit fumes

Wear a smock and latex glooves and make sure you work in a well-ventilated area

1 Cover your work surface with newspaper Place a strip of duct tape across the top inside

opening of an unfinished wooden tissue box Press it firmly to make it watertight

2 Fill a bucket of plastic bin with water leaving a few inches at the top (the bin should

be deep enoguht to dip the entire box)3 Choose two or three shade of nail polish

Working very quickly (an adult helper comes in very handy) drip color onto the waters surface

(its better to use the brush than to pour it) Add enough nail polish to cover the entire

surface varying the colors as you go 4 Hold the box upside down form the inside and dip it into the water right up tp (but not

over) the bottom edge Pull it out quickly and gently place it right side up on the newspaper

to dry toughing the outside as little as possible Let dry completely

PS If youre making multiples clean the water between dips Drag a piece of cardboardacross

the surface to pick up leftover nail polish

Save Time with SignUpcoms FREE Online SignUps

bull Class parties bull Field trips bull Weekly readers

bull Potlucks bull Performancesbull Service projects

bull Fundraisers bull Team snacksbull Parent conferences

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End Of Year Gifts

What to do Place an open notebook on the back of the artwork Using a pencil trace around the book leaving a frac12-inch border Cut out using scissors Coat the outside of the notebook with a glue stick Holding the notebook open press the spine down on the back of the artwork then press down the covers Smooth wrinkles Cut out a notch at the top and bottom of the coverrsquos spine and cut a diagonal line at the four corners Glue down each corner then fold over and glue down each edge along the inside of the book Repeat process using clear Con-Tact paper

Art-Covered Journal

Garden of Gratitude1 Download our flower circle template from family funmagcomprintables Make copies so that yoursquoll have one flower per student

2 Cut out the circles Give one to each student in your childrsquos class with a note asking them to decorate their flower and write a thank-you message on it

3 Decorate a 4-inch-wide round papier-macirccheacute box (found at many craft stores) Include a note inside the lid for the teacher as shown

4 Fill the box with the finished flowers Give it to the teacher along with a gift card to an office supply store or a coffee shop if you like

Windowsill Vases1 Use a large marker or any smooth cylinder to roll softened polymer clay (such as Fimo or Sculpey) into a slab thatrsquos about 18 inch thick

2 Press a second color of clay onto the slab if you like Use small balls or snakes of clay for dots and stripes Roll the slab smooth again

3 Use a clay tool or plastic knife to cut a rectangle about 2 inches by 212 inches from the slab Loosely wrap the rectangle around a finger and smooth the seam closed to form a cylinder

4 Form a base by placing the cylinder on a 18-inch-thick remnant of clay and cutting around it Smooth the edges of the base to the cylinder and seal up any holes Press and smooth the clay walls to shape the vase as desired

5 Bake the vase according to the clay package directions

Tissue Box CoverNote Nail polish is permanent and can emit fumes

Wear a smock and latex glooves and make sure you work in a well-ventilated area

1 Cover your work surface with newspaper Place a strip of duct tape across the top inside

opening of an unfinished wooden tissue box Press it firmly to make it watertight

2 Fill a bucket of plastic bin with water leaving a few inches at the top (the bin should

be deep enoguht to dip the entire box)3 Choose two or three shade of nail polish

Working very quickly (an adult helper comes in very handy) drip color onto the waters surface

(its better to use the brush than to pour it) Add enough nail polish to cover the entire

surface varying the colors as you go 4 Hold the box upside down form the inside and dip it into the water right up tp (but not

over) the bottom edge Pull it out quickly and gently place it right side up on the newspaper

to dry toughing the outside as little as possible Let dry completely

PS If youre making multiples clean the water between dips Drag a piece of cardboardacross

the surface to pick up leftover nail polish

Save Time with SignUpcoms FREE Online SignUps

bull Class parties bull Field trips bull Weekly readers

bull Potlucks bull Performancesbull Service projects

bull Fundraisers bull Team snacksbull Parent conferences

For everything you organize

Check out

magazine for more craftideas recipes and activities

for kids

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Garden of Gratitude1 Download our flower circle template from family funmagcomprintables Make copies so that yoursquoll have one flower per student

2 Cut out the circles Give one to each student in your childrsquos class with a note asking them to decorate their flower and write a thank-you message on it

3 Decorate a 4-inch-wide round papier-macirccheacute box (found at many craft stores) Include a note inside the lid for the teacher as shown

4 Fill the box with the finished flowers Give it to the teacher along with a gift card to an office supply store or a coffee shop if you like

Windowsill Vases1 Use a large marker or any smooth cylinder to roll softened polymer clay (such as Fimo or Sculpey) into a slab thatrsquos about 18 inch thick

2 Press a second color of clay onto the slab if you like Use small balls or snakes of clay for dots and stripes Roll the slab smooth again

3 Use a clay tool or plastic knife to cut a rectangle about 2 inches by 212 inches from the slab Loosely wrap the rectangle around a finger and smooth the seam closed to form a cylinder

4 Form a base by placing the cylinder on a 18-inch-thick remnant of clay and cutting around it Smooth the edges of the base to the cylinder and seal up any holes Press and smooth the clay walls to shape the vase as desired

5 Bake the vase according to the clay package directions

Tissue Box CoverNote Nail polish is permanent and can emit fumes

Wear a smock and latex glooves and make sure you work in a well-ventilated area

1 Cover your work surface with newspaper Place a strip of duct tape across the top inside

opening of an unfinished wooden tissue box Press it firmly to make it watertight

2 Fill a bucket of plastic bin with water leaving a few inches at the top (the bin should

be deep enoguht to dip the entire box)3 Choose two or three shade of nail polish

Working very quickly (an adult helper comes in very handy) drip color onto the waters surface

(its better to use the brush than to pour it) Add enough nail polish to cover the entire

surface varying the colors as you go 4 Hold the box upside down form the inside and dip it into the water right up tp (but not

over) the bottom edge Pull it out quickly and gently place it right side up on the newspaper

to dry toughing the outside as little as possible Let dry completely

PS If youre making multiples clean the water between dips Drag a piece of cardboardacross

the surface to pick up leftover nail polish

Save Time with SignUpcoms FREE Online SignUps

bull Class parties bull Field trips bull Weekly readers

bull Potlucks bull Performancesbull Service projects

bull Fundraisers bull Team snacksbull Parent conferences

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Windowsill Vases1 Use a large marker or any smooth cylinder to roll softened polymer clay (such as Fimo or Sculpey) into a slab thatrsquos about 18 inch thick

2 Press a second color of clay onto the slab if you like Use small balls or snakes of clay for dots and stripes Roll the slab smooth again

3 Use a clay tool or plastic knife to cut a rectangle about 2 inches by 212 inches from the slab Loosely wrap the rectangle around a finger and smooth the seam closed to form a cylinder

4 Form a base by placing the cylinder on a 18-inch-thick remnant of clay and cutting around it Smooth the edges of the base to the cylinder and seal up any holes Press and smooth the clay walls to shape the vase as desired

5 Bake the vase according to the clay package directions

Tissue Box CoverNote Nail polish is permanent and can emit fumes

Wear a smock and latex glooves and make sure you work in a well-ventilated area

1 Cover your work surface with newspaper Place a strip of duct tape across the top inside

opening of an unfinished wooden tissue box Press it firmly to make it watertight

2 Fill a bucket of plastic bin with water leaving a few inches at the top (the bin should

be deep enoguht to dip the entire box)3 Choose two or three shade of nail polish

Working very quickly (an adult helper comes in very handy) drip color onto the waters surface

(its better to use the brush than to pour it) Add enough nail polish to cover the entire

surface varying the colors as you go 4 Hold the box upside down form the inside and dip it into the water right up tp (but not

over) the bottom edge Pull it out quickly and gently place it right side up on the newspaper

to dry toughing the outside as little as possible Let dry completely

PS If youre making multiples clean the water between dips Drag a piece of cardboardacross

the surface to pick up leftover nail polish

Save Time with SignUpcoms FREE Online SignUps

bull Class parties bull Field trips bull Weekly readers

bull Potlucks bull Performancesbull Service projects

bull Fundraisers bull Team snacksbull Parent conferences

For everything you organize

Check out

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for kids

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Tissue Box CoverNote Nail polish is permanent and can emit fumes

Wear a smock and latex glooves and make sure you work in a well-ventilated area

1 Cover your work surface with newspaper Place a strip of duct tape across the top inside

opening of an unfinished wooden tissue box Press it firmly to make it watertight

2 Fill a bucket of plastic bin with water leaving a few inches at the top (the bin should

be deep enoguht to dip the entire box)3 Choose two or three shade of nail polish

Working very quickly (an adult helper comes in very handy) drip color onto the waters surface

(its better to use the brush than to pour it) Add enough nail polish to cover the entire

surface varying the colors as you go 4 Hold the box upside down form the inside and dip it into the water right up tp (but not

over) the bottom edge Pull it out quickly and gently place it right side up on the newspaper

to dry toughing the outside as little as possible Let dry completely

PS If youre making multiples clean the water between dips Drag a piece of cardboardacross

the surface to pick up leftover nail polish

Save Time with SignUpcoms FREE Online SignUps

bull Class parties bull Field trips bull Weekly readers

bull Potlucks bull Performancesbull Service projects

bull Fundraisers bull Team snacksbull Parent conferences

For everything you organize

Check out

magazine for more craftideas recipes and activities

for kids

Get your subscription at

familyfunmagcomtoday

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bull Potlucks bull Performancesbull Service projects

bull Fundraisers bull Team snacksbull Parent conferences

For everything you organize

Check out

magazine for more craftideas recipes and activities

for kids

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