Holidays are here!

September 30, 2019

Believe it or not, multiple holiday celebrations are just around the corner.  Celebrations are a great time to teach kids about preparation and about being generous.  First up is Halloween.  I’m not a big fan of Halloween, but it is a great time to give things away.  Consider giving away craft kits instead of candy.  Here are two ideas for give-away crafts packets:
Pipecleaner puppets – Grandma has instructions that you can print out and include in your craft kit.  I’ve done a lot of these.  They fit nicely into a plastic sandwich bag.  There are small parts, so use them for kids 4+.  Click on the picture to find out how to make them.

Friendship bracelets from nylons – Grandma has done a lot of these too and has instructions that you can print out and include in your craft kit.  They also fit nicely into a plastic sandwich bag.  Kids in our 2nd grade classroom LOVE these!  Click on the picture to find out how to make them.

For more NYLON ideas go to:
https://www.bannermanfamily.com/hose_play.htm
Here is the most recent information from their site on how to get waste nylons:
Send a check or money order for $20 for each box.
Each box has approximately 240 single white hose.
Make check payable to:
HANES BRANDS, INC. and mark it for “WASTE HOSE”Hanes Brands, INC. – WASTE HOSE
ATTN: Nancy Terry
936 Clark Road
Clarksville, ARKANSAS  72830