Apple theme activities for kids are always popular at this time of years as Autumn crafts get under way. If you are looking for a fun and easy art activity for preschoolers then painting with apples can be great fun! Use our free A is for apple printable worksheet to help your child learn the letter A whilst having fun getting messy painting with apples!  

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If you are looking for some easy Halloween party food ideas these chocolate witches brooms are perfect! These Halloween snacks can be made in minutes and they will definitely impress the kids! It would also be really fun to make these witches broomsticks as a fun book related activity after reading your toddlers or preschooler the story 'Room on the Broom' by Julia Donaldson.

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We are supporting the Booktrust 'Time to Read' campaign this week by sharing some book related activities for the book 'Little Monkey' by Martha Altes including a monkey mask craft (with printable monkey template). We will also be giving away a bundle of books and getting involved in the #timetoread twitter party. 

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The preschool years are full of emotions which is why we have labelled these children's books about emotions and feeling as 'preschool books' , but they are great for children of any age struggling with their emotions. Every child comes with a handful of emotions that they may not know exactly how to manage. Having a book that can help teach them about their emotions and what they may be feeling in a positive way can be very beneficial. I have gathered 20 of the best books for teaching your child about their emotions and feelings. Books are such a great tool to help your child learn and grow, and these books below are really amazing.

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Pokemon crafts for kids are so popular in our house! Finding crafts for boys can be tricky sometimes, but these pokemon crafts have gone down really well with both Harry and Daisy! We have found over 20 pokemon ideas for kids to try. Whether the kids want to make a pokeball craft, lego pokemon or a paper craft pokemon there is something for everyone in this list of pokemon crafts. 

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Baking soda experiments are so much fun! This cool science experiment for kids involves mixing up magic potions using baking soda and vinegar. Kids will be amazed as they watch the baking soda and vinegar react to form a fizzing magic potion! This fun and easy science experiment for preschoolers upwards will totally wow the kids. Mixing up a baking soda magic potion would be such a fun Halloween science experiment!

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This spider sensory bag for babies and toddlers is a MUST! It's one of my favorite Autumn and Halloween activities for toddlers and babies. Little children will love playing with these super fun sensory bags with hair gel as they squish them and see all the fun spiders! Just follow the easy step by step directions to make your very own spider sensory bag for your little ones to enjoy!

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