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Here's an easy St. Patrick's Day craft you can make in a flash. There's not much to it, and chances are you already have all of the supplies on hand! We also used this craft as an easy craft activity at The Jersey Momma's Boy's 5th birthday party, which was an Art Party. You can read all about that <a href="http://thejerseymomma.blogspot.com/2014/07/how-to-throw-art-party-for-kids.html" target="_blank">here</a>.<br>
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Sensory bins are one of the best things about childhood. They're a great way to promote creative play and independent discovery! There are some amazing ideas for sensory tables/bins all over <a href="https://www.pinterest.com/thejerseymomma/sensory-boxes/" target="_blank">Pinterest</a>, and when The Jersey Momma's Boy was about 2 or 3, I would change up the sensory bins every few weeks for him. He's too old for them now, but he enjoyed playing with the rainbow rice for years. Because, well, let's face it, it's<i> cool. </i>Rainbow rice is perfect for St. Patrick's Day or any old time of year. And don't worry, it's not as hard to make as you think!</div>
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There are so many cute and fun Valentine's Day crafts out there, and I love the coinciding shades of pink, red and purple. This month I thought I'd try an ornament craft I had seen floating around Facebook, and transform it into a Valentine's Day craft instead. These actually have multiple uses- as little hanging ornaments/decor, gift tags, or even homemade valentines. 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One of our favorite places is having a special event. <a href="http://www.intrepidmuseum.org/" target="_blank">The Intrepid Museum</a> will host its annual <a href="https://intrepidmuseum.org/kids-week" target="_blank">Kids Week</a> festival this year from Saturday, February 17th through Saturday, February 24th. During Kids Week, children of all ages and interests can learn about STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Math) through fun-filled activities, live animal shows, hands-on workshops, performances, special guests, and interactive demonstrations designed to educate and inspire. 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