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February 25, 2023

We are Changing!

If you saw us temporarily under construction, don’t worry, we are happy to report that we are back with a new look! Please bear with us while we do some more updates to the site in the coming weeks. We would like to make the…

February 11, 2023

Pokemon Printable Birthday Card FREE!

Here is a FREE Pokemon Birthday card printable for you to print at home and give to your friend. Sign up for updates of many more free printables! Click Here to Download Read more Pin it for Later! MORE BIRTHDAY PRINTABLES!

New Workbook: Hand-eye Co-Ordination!

I am so happy to introduce to you my new workbook. My Pre-K workbook is the first in a series of workbooks that will prepare your child for writing. Hand-eye co-ordination practice helps with handwriting and is crucial for developing the core of many sports-,…

June 24, 2021

Mom and baby toddler with dummy doing laundry on the washing machine

Make Laundry Day Fun for the Whole Family + Free Printable! Guest Post by Emily Gibson

When you were growing up, what was your favorite chore? Washing the dishes? Mowing the lawn? Laundry? Hearing the words “favorite” and “chore” in the same sentence sounds almost impossible to achieve, however if you start involving the family in the chores, the chores can…

March 25, 2021

Red headed 8 year old girl reading a book with glasses and blue shirt.

10 Steps to Determine the Reading Level of Your Child Guest Post

The average American reads 12 books a year. That’s one book per month. However, not everyone is able to determine the appropriate reading level of their child, so a lot may not be reading what they should at their level. It is also very vital…

June 15, 2020

Skrif Oefeninge, Handwriting Exercises, KraftiMama, Free Printables

Skrif Oefeninge 1

Uiteindelik kom ek uit by my Skrif Oefeninge reeks! Hierdie oefeninge is baie goed vir fyn motoriese funksies… herhinner kleintjies om van links tot regs te skryf en maak seker die greep is reg. Kleiner kindertjies kan dikker kryte gebruik en later oorbeweeg na driehoekies…

June 8, 2020

KraftiMama Alfabet, Begin, Middel en Eindklanke, Leer Lees

Middel Klanke 1

Hiermee die Middel Klanke. As jy reeds die Klanke Letters afgelaai het kan jy dit uitlaat, indien nie, laai dit ook af onder die Middel Klanke. Hierdie blad is afhanklik van “shares” op sosiale media om verniet te bly. Wees asb so vriendelik om te…

June 8, 2020

Begin Klanke 2

Hiermee die tweede bladsy van die Begin Klanke. As jy reeds die Klanke Letters afgelaai het kan jy dit uitlaat, indien nie, laai dit ook af onder die Middel Klanke. Hierdie blad is afhanklik van “shares” op sosiale media om verniet te bly. Wees asb…

June 8, 2020

Begin Klanke 1

Ek het ‘n paar nuwe drukbare werkskaarte. Daar kom ook nog ‘n Middel Klank en twee Eindklank werkskaarte. Laat weet maar gerus as daar iets kort, ek het hulle so ‘n bietjie met ‘n Covid-brein gedoen. Ek is ook nie seker oor die spelling van…

May 5, 2020

KraftiMama Blokkiesraaisel, alfabet, kleurters, Graad 1

Alfabet Blokkiesraaisel verniet!

Ek geniet blokkiesraaisels met die tweeling so baie! Hier is een vir julle om te geniet. Moenie vergeet om die link te deel op sosiale media as jy afgelaai het nie… geen downloads mag gedeel word nie, net links asb en dankie! Hierdie blad is…

May 2, 2020

Printable Paper Dolls DIY

I remember as a little girl I loved to play with paper dolls. I used to make my own clothes that I coloured in and pasted on cardboard. I thought I’d make some printable ones that you and your kids can make together. Have fun!…

April 29, 2020

My Life is a House

I recently took a longer (yet still only 8km) run than I’m used to as I’ve been increasing my distances over time. In that time I had an epiphany about my life in the light of Covid lockdown. I started seeing my life as a…

April 22, 2020

GetFit Series #6

This week I finally started doing some extra weight training, sit ups, push ups, rope jumping etc. that I’ve been wanting to do for a while. I’ve noticed excess skin forming in certain areas and wanted to start toning a bit. It’s been a challenge…

April 10, 2020

GetFit Series #5

I am pleased to say that I am still getting fitter and have lost 10kg by now, slowly but surely in spite of lockdown. I am fortunate to be “stuck” on the family farm with lots of open space to run… I don’t take this…

April 2, 2020

Lazy 8 Dry Erase Printables for Crossing the Midline Exercises

Crossing the midline exercises improves integration of the two hemispheres of your brain and therefore it is important for preschoolers to practice it often. It also activates their eyes making them ready for other school work and helps with actions like writing and cutting. Here…

April 1, 2020

KraftiMama Memory Jar, Covid school ideas

Memory Jars for any Occasion With Free Printables!

Memory jars are an easy craft that can function as a sentimental gift or interactive activity for you and your child. A bonus: it’s cheap to make! All you need to make a fun memory jar is an old mason jar or box, decorated however…

February 13, 2020

Printable Valentines Day Gift Tags

With Valentine’s Day quickly approaching, you’re probably thinking about ways you can tell your loved ones how much they mean to you. These printable Valentine’s Day tags work great as standard valentine’s notes for the classroom or office. They’re also the perfect touch for a bouquet of flowers…

January 2, 2020

Getfit series, kraftimama, running, health, fitness, weight loss

GetFit Series #4

Wow… it’s been exactly a year to the day since I started this series and even though I haven’t blogged about it recently I am surprised that I am still going strong. I am super proud and excited to say that I have lost 6,5kg…

September 17, 2019

Free Printable Finding Nemo Birthday Party Invite.

Here’s one of the invites that I used to sell on my Etsy Shop, for you for free!! The text field is blank so just open in Word and write your own text or print it and write on it with a pen. It’s my…

September 10, 2019

Floral Clock DIY

Here’s a frugal idea for making a cheap dollar store clock into an expensive-looking work of art. You can buy a basic clock for cheap and change it into this elegant gift. What you’ll need: Basic clockTransfer GlazePaint for when the colour of the rim…

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