fall crafts for kids

A Pragmatic Look At A Pilgrim Hat Printable: A Designer’s Everyday Solve

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Line drawing of a Pilgrim hat with buckle on a surface.

As a designer who loves practical, low-stress classroom projects, I keep a small stash of ready-to-print ideas on my desk. When a library asked for a quick Thanksgiving craft, I pulled out a pilgrim hat printable to test with a group of kids. At first glance, it felt like a no-brainer: a simple hat shape … Read more

What A Real Homeschool Day Looks Like: Building A Turkey Printable With Our Family

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Large cartoon owl on left, tongue out, with many leaves on right.

This fall, while planning our history block and a hands-on math day, I decided to try a build a turkey printable with my kids. It was meant to be a quick craft that could lead into a discussion about anatomy and seasonal traditions. At first I assumed it would be forgiving: simple shapes, sturdy paper, … Read more