Exciting New Years Ideas

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New Years activities can be simple, fun, and exciting, or complex and unusual!  Here are a few ideas from this last year that would be a lot of fun tonight or tomorrow:  We had tons of fun doing them earlier, and children love to repeat favorite activities!  Have a wonderful and safe New Years, and I'll see you in 2013!!






























 

Marshmallow Fireworks!!






 I may share at any of these parties!

Comments

Becki said…
COOL! I can't wait to try these with my daughter! Thanks for linkng up on Eco Kids.
January 1, 2013 at 11:18 AM
Jessica @ A Humble Creation said…
Thanks for the ideas. I'm a mom of 3 little ones and always look for fun learning activities. I'm a new follower, too!
Jessica
ahumblecreation.com
January 1, 2013 at 5:56 PM
Andie Jaye said…
wonderful ideas that prove to be exciting to little ones. thanks so much for linking up at tip-toe thru tuesday!
January 2, 2013 at 11:07 PM
willowday said…
What fun pre-school projects. Even my older kids would love these!
January 3, 2013 at 6:28 AM
Carla at Preschool Powol Packets said…
Becki, They are so much fun!

Jessica, I'm so glad you came by, and I hope to see you again!!

Thanks, Andie!!

Willowday, I love them too!!
January 3, 2013 at 2:50 PM
likemamalikedaughter said…
what fun ideas!! Thanks for sharing with us at Eco Kids Tuesday! Hope you come back this week!
January 7, 2013 at 8:19 PM
Carla at Preschool Powol Packets said…
Thanks, Like Mama Like Daughter! I'll definitely come by!!
January 8, 2013 at 1:44 PM
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