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Mouse in a Matchbox – Craft Idea for Kids

This week I am heading to Springfield, Missouri to celebrate Thanksgiving with my brother and extended family. On Saturday, I am doing another Story Time Event with Barnes & Noble. 
This is the craft that I am bringing to share with the children. 
I can’t believe I haven’t shared this craft on the blog yet. 

Isn’t it cute?
And so easy to make!

The craft is one of four ideas in the FREE DOWNLOADABLE teaching guide that Zonderkidz helped me format. 
I purchased the matchboxes (and emptied the matches) at Meijer. ($1 for 10 boxes).
 I cut pieces of felt for the blanket, 
and I cut make-up remover cotton pads into two pieces for the mattress.
 The paper doll is from the download. It comes in three sizes, but I chose the smallest size, made a screenshot, and created a document so that I can print a bunch all at once on white cardstock. 
Finally, assemble it!
I tell each child that Mouse loves to hear their stories. 
I hope many children end up telling Mouse their stories in the days and months to come.
Fun for kids, Kid Ministry, Mouse's Christmas Gift

FREE TEACHER/ACTIVITY GUIDE for MOUSE’S CHRISTMAS GIFT

This is content that I am reposting because you will not want to miss out!
Have you heard about the FREE, DOWNLOADABLE Teacher / Activity Guide that Zonderkidz helped me create for Mouse’s Christmas Gift





It is perfect for parents, teachers, Children’s Ministry leaders, Awana leaders, or anyone who is interested in teaching spiritual truth to children. 

It includes teaching lessons, application worksheets, and crafts. 

Here is the link to the download.

FREE TEACHER/ACTIVITY GUIDE

Merry Christmas!


Mouse's Christmas Gift

Blog Tour #6 Five Fun Facts about MOUSE’S CHRISTMAS GIFT & a GIVE-AWAY

Over the last several years I have had the privilege of becoming friends with Glenys Nellist. She is such a wonderful person and a talented author. This week she is hosting me on her blog and we are sharing “5 Fun Facts” about Mouse’s Christmas Gift. Plus, we will be giving away a copy of my book. Check it out!

Here is the link:

Glenys Nellist’s blog

Mouse's Christmas Gift

Tea Party with Mouse

You are never too old for a tea party!  I had a blast at this tea party I threw for my family over Fall Break. (Yes, Christmas is on my mind early this year because of MOUSE’S CHRISTMAS GIFT) 
Thanks to my friend Tonia, I found this fabulous “Christmas Mice” peanut butter cookie recipe from Taste of Home on Pinterest. 

Aren’t they cute? 
I added the cheese cubes (see above) so Mouse would have something to nibble. My kids pointed out that Mouse would not appreciate eating a “mouse.” 
Merry Christmas!
P.S. Do you have a favorite holiday cookie or treat? Feel free to share it in the comment section!
Mouse's Christmas Gift

Blog Tour #5 Penelope Powell Takes Mouse to a Gala!

Check out these darling Christmas dishes–mouse-themed, of course! It seems that currently, everything in my life is mouse-themed. But I’m loving it! A big thanks to Penelope Powell for hosting the blog tour this week. Check out her thoughts at this link:

Penelope’s blog

P.S She interviewed me earlier this year (Christmas in July post) so if you are interested, click over to read my answers to her questions.