Thanksgiving is just around the corner! Below we’ve outlined a fun and creative way to show your kids how to give thanks and gratitude this holiday season. We’ve named this craft, “Gratitude Pie”. We hope that making this pie will be a memorable and heartfelt activity everyone can enjoy.  At the end of this craft have the kids share what they are grateful for and why. While sharing, each child will have a chance to focus on communicating their ideas and thoughts. We hope you can carve out some time in your day to share some gratitude with your little ones!

Supplies:

• Paper plates
• Paint Brushes
• Construction paper (your choice of color)
• Bowl (for tracing)
• Glue
• Scissors
• Washable markers
• Push pins
• Brads

At the end of this craft your paper plate pie will reveal each thing you are thankful for! Let’s get stated.  

Pie Making:

1. Create your pie crust by painting a tan circle around the edge of your paper plate.
2. Take a sheet of construction paper, and use your bowl to trace a perfect circle. The circle represents the center of the pie (we used orange for a pumpkin pie).
3. Apply glue at the center of the plate and place down your circle “filling”.
4. Attach the “pie” plate to another plate. To do this, use a push pin to create a hole at the center of the plates.
5. Take your push pin out and push your brad through the hole. Now, your plate should be able to rotate.
6. Use your scissors to cut a piece of your pie. Only cut the top plate!
7. Across the top of the pie write, “I am thankful for…”
8. In the blank space where you previously cut a pie slice write what you are thankful for. Rotate the plate to list more things that you are thankful for.

Tips:

• The color of your construction paper determines the type of pie. In our Show Me How Episode we went with orange for pumpkin pie!
• Having your younger kids hold the marker and trace helps build fine motor skills.
• If your kids are too young to handle scissors you can help them cut.

This craft focuses on social and emotional learning. Ask the children what it means to have gratitude. While making the craft the kids can also practice reading and spelling as they list each thing they are grateful for.  We hope this holiday craft inspires joyful learning! It’s not required, but we strongly recommend real pie to be eaten during this activity.

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There is so much potential for memorable creations from these activities, we hope you will share some of them with us! Snap a photo of the fun your child had and post it on Facebook, Instagram or Twitter with #mothergooseclub.

Whether your quarantine restrictions are slowly lifting or you’re still stuck indoors, everyone needs something to brighten their day. With just a few accessible materials, you and your little ones can turn your house into a pleasant paradise of paper flowers! Check out this fun and simple paper flower bouquet craft to add a splash of color to your living space, all while engaging your child’s creativity and improving their fine motor skills. Everything you’ll need is listed below!

Materials

• Colored construction paper
• Scissors
• Glue
• Colorful plastic drinking straws
• Toilet/Paper towel rolls

Step 1 – Flower Pot

Create your flower pots by taking the empty toilet paper rolls and wrapping them with construction paper. Then, using the images above for inspiration, decorate them however you wish. You can also use empty paper towel rolls by cutting them in half with scissors. While you should encourage the kids to get hands on with the decorating, make sure to handle the scissors yourself.

Step 2 – Fancy Flowers

Take the rest of the construction paper and cut out the different shapes for the petals and leaves. Then, glue them onto the straws to create roses, sunflowers, or invent your own flowers! Crinkle paper, ribbons, chenille stems, pom pons, beads, feathers, and yarn also make for fun textures and shapes. Get creative, add a personal touch, and see what you can come up with!

Now you’re ready to display your blossoming creation throughout the home! We love that this colorful and creative bouquet will never wilt or need watering and can spark so much silly, imaginative fun while crafting! Make sure to share your creations with us on Facebook, Instagram or Twitter using #mothergooseclub!

With July 4^th just around the corner, we put together a fun and simple craft that’s not only wearable, but so fashionable that you and the kids will steal the show at the cookout!

Outside of the cool tees you’ll have when finished (for you or your plush dolls!), this craft is also a great opportunity for the little ones to practice their fine motor skills and learn about the American flag! If they aren’t confident in using scissors just yet, handle that one yourself, but encourage them to get crafty and creative with the rest of the steps!

Materials:

All the materials you need are below. Most everything can be found around the house or at your local store. Get creative, improvise and let us know what works for you!

• Blank white t-shirt
• Roll of red ribbon
• Roll of blue ribbon with star pattern
• Fabric glue
• Scissors

Step 1 – Stars and Stripes:

For your stripes, cut 3-4 strips of red ribbon depending of the size of the shirt you are making. The strips should vary in length, with one long strip making up the bottom of the flag, and then some shorter strips to accommodate for the stars.

Now it’s time to make the stars. Unravel a good length of the blue ribbon and tie it into a bow shape before cutting. Just like the stripes, choose the number of stars based on the size of the shirt, and how big you’re making your ribbon bows. 2-4 should do the trick!

Step 2 – Put It All Together:

Glue your stars and stripes onto the shirt to make the flag! We recommend putting the bows on a slant to give the design some extra character. Let the glue dry before wearing to ensure all the ribbon stays put!

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Now you’re ready to show off your new t-shirts! Rock ‘em with pride this Fourth of July, and make sure to tag us in your outfit pics using #mothergooseclub on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter!

Happy Fourth!

Summer is officially here! It’s never too early to start filling up the calendar with family activities and outings. This one can be done in the comfort of your own backyard and doubles as an artsy craft. So let’s break away from screentime for a moment and get active!

Materials:

All the materials you need are below. Most everything can be found around the house or at your local store. Get creative, improvise and let us know what works for you!

• Cardboard
• Paint and paint brush
• Black sharpie
• Beans
• Fabric cut into squares
• Sewing thread and needle
• Tape
• Scissors

Step 1 – The Target:

Sketch out your character using your black sharpie, and then paint. Feel free to improvise with yours – maybe even try making a Mother Goose Club character!

Once your paint is all dry, cut out a mouth opening – this will be your target, so it can be a bit exaggerated!

Step 2 – The Bean Bags:

We created our own bean bags using some old fabric cut into squares, beans and sewing thread. If you’d prefer to keep it simpler, improvise with some household objects or purchase a few pre-made bean bags.

Step 3: Play!

Now that your target and beanbags are ready, head outside and play! Make a game out of it – split up into teams and engage in some family-friendly competition!

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On an upcoming sunny weekend, dedicate a day to this family outing and craft. Start by planning an early trip to a local plant nursery, then get crafty together later that evening!

It’ll be chilly again before we know it, so let’s all make the most of the springtime weather! And this activity is ideal for encouraging some family bonding, teamwork and artistic expression.

Materials:

All the materials you need are below. Get creative, improvise and let us know what works for you!

• Flower pot
• Paint and paint brush
• Tomato plant
• Soil

Step 1 – Select Your Plant:

We took a short trip to our local plant nursery, accompanied by a few Mother Goose Club plush friends, and picked out a tomato plant.

We recommend doing the same – it’ll make for a fun, family springtime trip!

Step 2 – Get Crafty:

Start painting your pot! We painted colorful butterflies and flowers to capture the springtime feel. Make sure to do this part together – empower your little ones to lead the way and ask questions about the artwork and plant as you go along.

Step 3 – Finishing Touches:

Once your pot is all painted and dry, set your plant inside and add some scoops of soil. Then find a nice, sunny home for your new friend!

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We hope this activity inspires some valuable family-time for you and yours, while livening up your garden too! Share your thoughts and creations with us on Facebook, Instagram or Twitter using #mothergooseclub!

With spring in full swing, try this simple, seasonal craft that’ll make for a decorative household ornament and family-bonding activity. It’s also great for developing fine motor skills, creativity and familiarization with how we get our fruits and vegetables!

And while you’re crafting, sing along to Mother Goose Club spring songs!

Materials:

All the materials you need are below. Most everything can be found around the house or at your local store. Get creative, improvise and let us know what works for you!

• Green construction paper
• Paper towel tube
• Paint (red, green and brown) and paint brush
• Thin cardboard (to cut and paint)
• Glue or velcro
• Scissors

Step 1 – Cut:

Using your cardboard, cut out your tree crown and a few small circles for your apples (like the above). Using your paper towel roll, cut out a few edges on top for your tree trunk. And using your green construction paper, cut out a few leaf stems for your apples.

Step 2 – Paint:

Paint your tree crown green, your apples red and your tree trunk brown!

Step 3 – Glue:

Once the paint dries up, glue (or velcro) everything together!

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You can also mix up the colors and shades (we worked in some green apples). The finished product will be a cheerful, colorful ornament for the spring and approaching summer!

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This springtime family craft is inspired by one of our most popular rhymes, “The Planting Song”. Watch and sing along to the video, and then discuss the materials you’re recreating in the craft. Hone those fine motor skills, handwriting and color recognition when creating and labeling the fruits and vegetables. And if you also want to top off your finished garden with a Mother Goose Club plush doll, you can browse our full collection here!

Materials:

All the materials you need are below. Most everything can be found around the house or at your local store. Get creative, improvise and let us know what works for you!

• Construction paper (fruit and vegetable colors)
• Shoe box top
• Swim noodles
• Craft sticks
• Colored pencils
• Glue
• Scissors

Step 1 – Cut:

Start cutting your construction paper into your garden’s fruits and vegetables. We’re making carrots, lettuce, tomatoes, beets and pumpkins, but feel free to make your own favorites!

Step 2 – Label:

Cut out small rectangles for each of your garden’s items, then label and glue them onto your craft sticks.

Step 3 – Plant!

Place your swim noodles into your empty shoe box top. Then start setting up your fruits, vegetables and labels in between.

You’re garden is all set – time to celebrate with “The Planting Song“!

Working on the farm all day long,
Everybody sing the planting song.
Working on the farm all day long,
Everybody sing the planting song.

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We hope you enjoyed this craft! Let us know what other rhyme-themed crafts you want to see! Share your thoughts and creations with us on Facebook, Instagram or Twitter using #mothergooseclub. We love getting crafty and celebrating with Mother Goose Club families around the world!

Craft your own underwater world! With the weather warming up, this activity is perfect for sparking curiosity and conversation about the wonders of the deep blue sea. Talk about some of the different animals and plant life you can find in the ocean, and then reward your crafters with a day outdoors!

Materials:

All the materials you need are below. Most everything can be found around the house or at your local store. Get creative, improvise and let us know what works for you!

• Sea-themed stickers (you can also use printouts)
• Blue paint
• 2 paper plates
• Pipe cleaners
• Pom poms
• Glue
• Scissors

Step 1 – Paint & Cut:

Grab your first paper plate and paint the base blue.

Grab your second paper plate and cut out the edge – then paint its underside blue.

Step 2 – Decorate:

Once your paint is all dry, grab your stickers and start creating your underwater scene! Apply and glue down your pipe cleaners and pom poms too, or any other materials of your choosing.

Once your scene is all set, glue the blue plate cutout around the edge of your base plate.

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It’s that simple! Now find a spot in the house for your new decoration!

We hope this craft inspires more family activities in your household. Share your thoughts and creations with us on Facebook, Instagram or Twitter using #mothergooseclub. We love getting crafty and celebrating with Mother Goose Club families around the world!

Spring is finally here! We hope the blooming gardens and chirping birds are beginning to show where you live. Liven up your garden or yard even more with this bird feeder craft. Get the kids involved in the crafting, and then observe the results together!

Materials:

All the materials you need are below. Most everything can be found around the house or at your local store. Get creative, improvise and let us know what works for you!

• 2 pine cones
• Peanut butter
• Seeds
• Plastic bowl
• Paint and paint brush
• Paper plate
• String
• Scissors

Step 1 – Design the Bowl:

Paint your bowl with some vibrant, spring colors. Get creative with your own design. We went with orange, white, red, yellow and sky blue colors.

Step 2 – Cut the Bowl:

Cut a small hole through the bottom of your bowl – you’ll pass the string through here.

Step 3 – Put It All Together!

Cover your pine cones in peanut butter and seeds. Then tie them to the string and pass the string through the bowl.

It’s all ready to hang up outside!

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What are your family’s plans for this spring? Did you try out this craft? Share your thoughts and creations with us on Facebook, Instagram or Twitter using #mothergooseclub. We love getting crafty and celebrating with Mother Goose Club families around the world!

And while you’re crafting and exploring, sing along to Mother Goose Club spring songs!

After a long winter, the sights and smells of an approaching spring can be so inspiring and rejuvenating. As gardens come back to life with blossoming flowers and diverse wildlife, there’s so much opportunity to explore and learn with the kids. Gather up some simple household supplies and try recreating a garden your family explores this spring!

And while you’re crafting and exploring, sing along to Mother Goose Club spring songs!

Materials:

All the materials you need are below. Most everything can be found around the house or at your local store. Get creative, improvise and let us know what works for you!

• Construction paper
• Paint
• Markers
• Plastic forks
• Plastic straws
• Glue
• Scissors

Step 1 – Paint:

Start crafting your flowers by dipping the ends of your plastic forks into your paint (use different colors for a more vibrant garden), and then press the painted forks onto the middle of your construction paper.

Step 2 – Cut:

Cut out green leaves for your flowers, and some butterfly wings to set the spring scene.

Step 3 – Glue:

Glue down your straws (flower stems), leaves and butterflies. Grab your markers or other supplies of your choosing to add in the finishing touches.

Then let it all dry!

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What are your family’s plans for this spring? Did you try out this craft? Share your thoughts and creations with us on Facebook, Instagram or Twitter using #mothergooseclub. We love getting crafty and celebrating with Mother Goose Club families around the world!

During the cold, winter months, it can be challenging to keep the family active (and off Netflix). This pine cone snowman craft is a good excuse to explore the backyard or neighborhood a bit. Gather up some pine cones and then cozy back up indoors with a fun family craft!

Materials:

All the materials you need are below. Most everything can be found around the house or at your local store. Get creative, improvise and let us know what works for you!

• Pine cone
• Orange and black construction paper
• White paint and paint brush
• 2 pipe cleaners
• Scissors
• Glue
• Wooden circle (or similar sturdy material)

Step 1 – Paint the Snowman:

Paint your pine cone (snowman’s belly) and circle (snowman’s head) white.

Step 2 – Snowman’s Face:

Cut out a smile and pair of eyes using your black construction paper, and cut out a long, pointy nose using your orange construction paper. Glue them onto your white surface.

Step 3 – Snowman’s Accessories:

Twist and turn your pipe cleaners into the shape of a stylish hat and scarf.

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Do you have your own favorite winter-themed crafts? How do you keep the family active during winter? Share your thoughts and creations with us on Facebook, Instagram or Twitter using #mothergooseclub. We love getting crafty and celebrating with Mother Goose Club families around the world!

Repurpose empty water bottles and toilet paper tubes into a fun family activity! These musical shakers are fun to make and can introduce rhythm, melody and instrument-playing to young kids. They’re also festive – so perfect for the holidays!

Use them when caroling to Mother Goose Club songs, pass them out for your New Year’s Eve countdown, and keep them in the car for when the kids are rocking out during a road trip.

Materials:

All the materials you need are below. Most everything can be found around the house or at your local store. Get creative, improvise and let us know what works for you!

• 8 oz. plastic water bottles
• Toilet paper rolls
• Bells
• Glitter
• Red and green tape
• Scissors

Step 1 – Fill the Bottles:

Fill your plastic water bottles with bells and glitter. Leave enough breathing room for the bells to jingle!

Looking to experiment with different sounds? Mix it up with other household materials, like rice or paper clips!

Step 2 – Construct the Handles:

Cut the toilet paper roll vertically, then wrap one end around the cap of the bottle. Secure the tube with tape.

Step 3 – Decorate the Handles:

Wrap colorful tape around the tube in the pattern of your choice!

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Did you have fun jamming out with these musical shakers? Share your thoughts and creations with us on Facebook, Instagram or Twitter using #mothergooseclub. We love getting crafty and celebrating with Mother Goose Club families around the world!

Happy Holidays!