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Mermaid Tail String Art Craft
ByShannon L. Mokry 06/19/202506/19/2025

Crafts plus Books, what could be better? Bubbles and the Mermaid AdventureA Story About Personal Responsibility & Choosing Wisely Mermaid magic meets meaningful lessons in this hands-on string art craft inspired by Bubbles and the Mermaid Adventure. This story isn’t just sparkles and sea shells—it’s about learning to think for yourself, and not just tag…

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Crafts | elementary | homeschooling | homeschoollit | learning | preschool | STEAM | teachers

Bring The Little Golden Hen to Life with This Simple Chicken Puppet Craft
ByShannon L. Mokry 06/18/202505/15/2026

Bring The Little Golden Hen to life with this sweet and simple chicken puppet craft! This hands-on activity is a fun way to pair creativity with storytime while encouraging imaginative play, kindness, and conversations about sharing. Perfect for homeschool lessons, classrooms, library activities, or an afternoon craft at home.

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Crafts | elementary | homeschooling | homeschoollit | kidlit | learning | preschool | STEAM | teachers

From Craft Table to Story Time: Meet Your New Favorite Giraffe
ByShannon L. Mokry 06/16/202506/21/2026

Pair The Middlest Giraffe with this fun giraffe paper bag puppet craft! A creative activity that teaches teamwork, family, and asking for help.

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Crafts | elementary | homeschooling | kidlit | learning | preschool | teachers

Buzz Into Bravery with a Paper Bag Bee Puppet
ByShannon L. Mokry 06/13/202506/13/2025

A Sweet Craft Inspired by Little Bee’s Day in the Garden There’s something magical about watching a child discover the world around them—especially when they do it with courage and wonder. That’s exactly what happens in the picture book Little Bee’s Day in the Garden, where a tiny bee finds the bravery needed to venture…

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Crafts | dragons | elementary | fantasy | homeschooling | kidlit | preschool | STEAM | teachers

Teaching Empathy Through Books and Play: Unicorn and Dragon Puppets DIY
ByShannon L. Mokry 06/12/202506/21/2026

Unicorn & Dragon Paper Bag Puppets are the perfect afternoon crafting session. When I was thinking about Crafts to Pair with “Bubbles and the Big Race” – A Story of Good Sportsmanship and Empathy, puppets where the first thing I thought of. When craft time meets story time it creates a special kind of magical…

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elementary | homeschoollit | kidlit | learning | picture book | preschool

Make a Paper Bag Panda Puppet (Inspired by Little Panda, What Do You See?)
ByShannon L. Mokry 05/27/202506/21/2026

Bring Little Panda, What Do You See? to life with a cute paper bag panda puppet craft kids can make, play with, and use for storytime fun and learning.

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Coloring Pages | elementary | homeschooling | kidlit | preschool | teachers

Fluffy Fun for Little Hands: Easy Poodle Craft + Storytime Tie-In
ByShannon L. Mokry 04/16/202504/16/2025

A hands-on way to celebrate Yes, I’m a Poodle! while engaging kids in creativity and storytelling. Materials Needed: Instructions: Would you like a printable template to go with this craft? 😊 Click below and sign up for my Newsletter and the printable will be emailed right to you. Already a member of the newsletter? Head…

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coloring book | Coloring Pages | elementary | homeschooling | learning | preschool

Free Poodle Coloring Pages to Go with Yes, I’m a Poodle!
ByShannon L. Mokry 04/15/202506/25/2025

Do your kids love dogs? Especially fluffy, curly ones with lots of personality? To celebrate my picture book Yes, I’m a Poodle!, I’ve created a set of free printable coloring pages featuring—you guessed it—poodles! This sweet and silly story is perfect for kids ages 3–9, and the coloring pages are a fun way to keep…

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