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It’s In The Mail!

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Now here’s an idea I know your kids will love, join them in a Craft of the Month Club! Kids love getting mail, and you will love that they are getting preselected, usually themed, items to create and enjoy.Prices and products vary depending on the club you choose.I suggest comparing the different clubs out there.

www.childcrafter.com provides unique, educational and fun craft kits where both boys and girls use their creativity to create masterpieces. Their kits are made by well-known manufacturers such as Curiosity Kits, Quincrafts, Creative Hands, Alex, and Dimensions.

www.kraftykid.com offers a variety of different clubs, which are based on your child’s age and crafting experience. There is also a Bible Craft subscription and a Surprise subscription offered on this site.

These are just a few craft sites out there that offer a kids craft of the month service. I will feature some of these sites in future blogs and review their goods and services…I’ll do your homework for ya! Check back often for more great information.

 

Have you read?

Celebrating Mexican Independence Day

Lots of Americans seem to think that May 5 is Mexican Independence Day, but that holiday actually falls on Sept. 16.

May 5 is the celebration of the Battle of Puebla, in which the Mexicans defeated the French in 1862. Independence Day marks the beginning of their fight for independence from Spain in 1810. That was the day of what’s known as El Grito de Dolores, or the cry of Dolores, for when the Catholic priest Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla rang the church bells at his church in Dolores and declared that Mexico should be free from Spanish rule. 

They would fight for their freedom until 1821 when they finally gained independence. 

Fabulous Classroom has a little of the history and ideas for celebrating the holiday for all age groups. There’s also a link to a good video in that post about the real story of Mexican Independence Day. 

Twinkl also has a good tops about the history and different activities, discussion ideas, crafts and foods that can be incorporated into lessons at school or used at home. 

I also found a few pins that no longer link to a website but include good information on Mexican Independence Day, including some questions for students to answer based on the reading. You can find more printables and questions for kids from TX Homeschool Mama on Etsy (also available in Spanish). 

You can find a lot more paid resources about Mexican Independence Day at Teachers Pay Teachers. 

Mexican flag crafts are a fun option for celebrating Mexican Independence Day (though the current iteration of their flag has only been in use since 1968). Kids Activities Blog has a free Mexican flag printable and a few different ideas for decorating it including dot markers and torn tissue paper. 

You can also find some great Mexican crafts at Red Ted Art. The post includes all sorts of Mexican inspired projects including Day of the Dead crafts, Frida Kahlo pinatas and upcycled musical instruments. I love the giant paper flowers they shared from Honestly WTF.