Kindergarten Archives - Buggy and Buddy https://buggyandbuddy.com/category/by-age/kindergarten/ Meaningful Activities for Learning & Creating Wed, 17 Dec 2025 19:03:50 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9.4 https://buggyandbuddy.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/cropped-site-identity-32x32.png Kindergarten Archives - Buggy and Buddy https://buggyandbuddy.com/category/by-age/kindergarten/ 32 32 Christmas Light Chalk Stencil Art for Kids https://buggyandbuddy.com/christmas-light-chalk-stencil-art-kids/ https://buggyandbuddy.com/christmas-light-chalk-stencil-art-kids/#comments Tue, 16 Dec 2025 01:45:18 +0000 http://buggyandbuddy.com/?p=8479 Here’s a quick Christmas art project for kids: Christmas Light Chalk Stencil Art. You only need a few materials to create this fun activity.  Kids always love how these turn out and can’t wait to make them again and again! Have you ever invited your child to use stencils? It’s such fun way for  kids to create!...

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]]> https://buggyandbuddy.com/christmas-tree-ornament-craft-kids-doilies/feed/ 10 The Grinch Christmas Ornament Craft for Kids https://buggyandbuddy.com/grinch-christmas-ornament-craft-kids/ https://buggyandbuddy.com/grinch-christmas-ornament-craft-kids/#comments Wed, 12 Nov 2025 18:02:42 +0000 https://buggyandbuddy.com/?p=21181 Here’s a super simple Grinch themed Christmas ornament for kids to make. It only requires a few materials and can be done in just one sitting. It’s perfect for kids of all ages, including toddlers, preschoolers, kindergarteners and on up. How the Grinch Stole Christmas by Dr. Seuss is a definite classic and one of...

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]]> https://buggyandbuddy.com/grinch-christmas-ornament-craft-kids/feed/ 1 Easy Thanksgiving Crafts for Kids: Coffee Filter Turkey Craft https://buggyandbuddy.com/thanksgiving-crafts-kids-coffee-filter-turkey/ https://buggyandbuddy.com/thanksgiving-crafts-kids-coffee-filter-turkey/#comments Wed, 05 Nov 2025 22:37:28 +0000 http://buggyandbuddy.com/?p=12809 One of our go-to and super easy Thanksgiving crafts for kids is this coffee filter turkey craft. With just a little painting, cutting, and gluing, you’ve got some colorful decorations for Thanksgiving! This post includes a free printable turkey template. Last year the kid and I made these beaded napkin rings for our Thanksgiving dinner. This year...

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]]> https://buggyandbuddy.com/thanksgiving-crafts-kids-coffee-filter-turkey/feed/ 25 Pinecone Calico Corn Craft for Thanksgiving https://buggyandbuddy.com/pinecone-indian-corn-craft-for-thanksgiving/ https://buggyandbuddy.com/pinecone-indian-corn-craft-for-thanksgiving/#respond Wed, 05 Nov 2025 14:56:28 +0000 https://buggyandbuddy.com/?p=22724 Make this colorful pinecone maize corn (calico corn) craft for Thanksgiving. This craft is perfect for kids of all ages. (I share a version for younger kids and a version for older kids in the post.) This Thanksgiving craft for children provides  fine motor practice and makes a beautiful centerpiece for your Thanksgiving feast. I...

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]]> https://buggyandbuddy.com/pattern-block-turkey-craft-for-kids/feed/ 4 The Mixed Up Chameleon Felt Set (Free Pattern) https://buggyandbuddy.com/mixed-chameleon-felt-set-free-pattern/ https://buggyandbuddy.com/mixed-chameleon-felt-set-free-pattern/#comments Wed, 08 Oct 2025 12:14:32 +0000 http://buggyandbuddy.com/?p=11169 Here’s a free template to make your own felt set based on Eric Carle’s popular children’s book, The Mixed Up Chameleon. The felt pieces are super easy to make and perfect to use for retelling the story. Recently we read the story, The Mixed Up Chameleon by Eric Carle. We even made a simple fine...

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]]> Crafts for Kids: Homemade Bird Feeders Using Frames https://buggyandbuddy.com/crafts-for-kids-homemade-bird-feeders-using-frames/ https://buggyandbuddy.com/crafts-for-kids-homemade-bird-feeders-using-frames/#comments Tue, 30 Sep 2025 17:45:20 +0000 http://buggyandbuddy.com/?p=16112 Here’s how to make homemade bird feeders with kids using a wooden frame. It’s a simple process and allows the kids to really take pride in their creations. Hang them up in your backyard and observe all your backyard birds! The kids and I had so much fun making these homemade bird feeders. The main base...

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]]> https://buggyandbuddy.com/crafts-for-kids-homemade-bird-feeders-using-frames/feed/ 8 Chemical Reactions: Make a Penny Turn Green (with free printable) https://buggyandbuddy.com/science-for-kids-make-a-penny-turn-green/ https://buggyandbuddy.com/science-for-kids-make-a-penny-turn-green/#comments Sat, 27 Sep 2025 05:42:48 +0000 http://buggyandbuddy.com/?p=5967 Chemical reactions are always surprising for kids to observe! In this science activity we’ll be turning a penny green (similar to what happens to The Statue of Liberty!) Chemical reactions are such a great way to pique a child’s curiosity. This experiment involving a chemical reaction is quite simple and always amazes kids! Materials for...

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]]> https://buggyandbuddy.com/science-for-kids-make-a-penny-turn-green/feed/ 36 How to Make a Rainstick Instrument https://buggyandbuddy.com/how-to-make-a-rainstick-instrument/ https://buggyandbuddy.com/how-to-make-a-rainstick-instrument/#comments Thu, 25 Sep 2025 12:00:09 +0000 http://buggyandbuddy.com/?p=17890 Here’s how to make a rainstick using a cardboard tube and some crafting materials. The kids loved making this homemade instrument and using it to explore sound! It’s science, art and musical activity all in one. Homemade rainsticks make a great craft for kids and a fun science activity too. The kids love the creative freedom...

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