{"id":24463,"date":"2024-11-07T08:00:00","date_gmt":"2024-11-07T13:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/theeducatorsspinonit.com\/?p=24463"},"modified":"2024-12-05T09:33:44","modified_gmt":"2024-12-05T14:33:44","slug":"if-you-give-a-mouse-themed-fingerprint-ornament","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/theeducatorsspinonit.com\/if-you-give-a-mouse-themed-fingerprint-ornament\/","title":{"rendered":"If You Give a Mouse Themed Fingerprint Ornament"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>This keepsake&nbsp;<strong>fingerprint mouse themed ornament<\/strong>&nbsp;is so simply yet adorable and is inspired by one of our favorite characters from the&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/theeducatorsspinonit.com\/sidewalk-chalk-alphabet-cookie-themed-fun\/\">If You Give a Mouse books<\/a> by Laura Numeroff. Create your own mouse ornament to give to a loved one this Christmas.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Here&#8217;s how to make&#8230;&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"650\" height=\"900\" src=\"https:\/\/theeducatorsspinonit.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/Fingerprint-Mouse-Themed-Ornament-for-Kids-to-Make-for-Christmas.jpg\" alt=\"Fingerprint Mouse Themed Ornament for Kids to Make for Christmas\" class=\"wp-image-24492\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theeducatorsspinonit.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/Fingerprint-Mouse-Themed-Ornament-for-Kids-to-Make-for-Christmas.jpg 650w, https:\/\/theeducatorsspinonit.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/Fingerprint-Mouse-Themed-Ornament-for-Kids-to-Make-for-Christmas-600x831.jpg 600w, https:\/\/theeducatorsspinonit.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/Fingerprint-Mouse-Themed-Ornament-for-Kids-to-Make-for-Christmas-217x300.jpg 217w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 650px) 100vw, 650px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p><em>Disclosure: This post contains affiliate links to Amazon.&nbsp;<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>There&#8217;s a popular quote from one of our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/gp\/product\/0375863591\/ref=as_li_qf_sp_asin_il_tl?ie=UTF8&amp;tag=thedsponit02-20&amp;camp=1789&amp;creative=9325&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;creativeASIN=0375863591&amp;linkId=1370bc1f39e238643207a751b8a3bfe8\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">favorite Christmas books<\/a>, I&#8217;m sure you know it too.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>&#8220;Twas the night before Christmas when all through the house not a creature was stirring not even a mouse.&#8221; <\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You guessed it!&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/gp\/product\/0375863591\/ref=as_li_qf_sp_asin_il_tl?ie=UTF8&amp;tag=thedsponit02-20&amp;camp=1789&amp;creative=9325&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;creativeASIN=0375863591&amp;linkId=1370bc1f39e238643207a751b8a3bfe8\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">The Night Before Christmas<\/a> Golden Book that ties into the featured story this week for the <a href=\"https:\/\/theeducatorsspinonit.com\/book-list-november-and-december\/\">Virtual Book Club for Kids.<\/a>&nbsp;We&#8217;re making an ornament that&#8217;s a mouse themed fingerprint ornament to celebrate this special mouse.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You can play this adorable <a href=\"https:\/\/theeducatorsspinonit.com\/sidewalk-chalk-alphabet-cookie-themed-fun\/\">If you Give a Mouse a Cookie Game<\/a>&nbsp;as you read the book.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">If You Give a Mouse a Cookie<\/h3>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Merry-Christmas-Mouse-You-Give\/dp\/0061344990?crid=2BHH23E6530VU&amp;dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.LO9sZo-ZQmoFPGIBK7wzquNQ86tlZ1_m7AjoXkyQEwYxvCI8msqNwgFItHROpqcY6G7sJqhMavnvuguAnG0zfumSKfCQ6BgzJqFYsXKU01RymROuLguKsT8HdG8cwuGmsNXbjVtmtouMpadjEo8yJWKtuBG5XmBisC3Mg-ekVXg0wsN_98sOj2ScYPQ6yGlDoMEAyB5mPBDYknPXy9hTJOzplgMf0ROaMH1sPTYx_hE.oF7GJGOs5ym1lKdY8-gMTUmk9ozL5yq9e9L0x7s5z_8&amp;dib_tag=se&amp;keywords=merry+christmas+mouse&amp;qid=1733409067&amp;sprefix=merry+christmas+mouse%2Caps%2C143&amp;sr=8-1&amp;linkCode=ll1&amp;tag=thedsponit02-20&amp;linkId=6be3c1cf94d26653bdeb171be1e9a395&amp;language=en_US&amp;ref_=as_li_ss_tl\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"400\" height=\"400\" src=\"https:\/\/theeducatorsspinonit.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/merry-christmas-mouse.jpg\" alt=\"Merry Christmas Mouse!\" class=\"wp-image-80289\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theeducatorsspinonit.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/merry-christmas-mouse.jpg 400w, https:\/\/theeducatorsspinonit.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/merry-christmas-mouse-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/theeducatorsspinonit.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/merry-christmas-mouse-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/theeducatorsspinonit.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/merry-christmas-mouse-125x125.jpg 125w, https:\/\/theeducatorsspinonit.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/merry-christmas-mouse-100x100.jpg 100w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\" \/><\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/gp\/product\/0061344990\/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&amp;camp=1789&amp;creative=9325&amp;creativeASIN=0061344990&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;tag=thedsponit02-20&amp;linkId=fd2de9b464de0297b5d225c7fed77228\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">Merry Christmas, Mouse!&nbsp;<\/a>&nbsp;by Laura Numeroff<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you&#8217;re a fan of the&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/gp\/product\/0439619041\/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&amp;tag=thedsponit02-20&amp;camp=1789&amp;creative=9325&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;creativeASIN=0439619041&amp;linkId=4a9e81f14563127c54b744983976f019\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><em>If You Give a Mouse a Cookie Series by Laura Numeroff<\/em><\/a>&nbsp;your child will love to join in as mouse decorates his Christmas tree in a holiday counting adventure.&nbsp;Mouse adds ornaments to his tree, one by one. A fun way to your little one to practice counting along with their favorite mouse. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/gp\/product\/0061344990\/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&amp;camp=1789&amp;creative=9325&amp;creativeASIN=0061344990&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;tag=thedsponit02-20&amp;linkId=fd2de9b464de0297b5d225c7fed77228\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">BUY NOW!<\/a>&nbsp; <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In the story the mouse decorates the tree using the following ornaments which you can create too with your child.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>While I was looking up this book on Amazon I also noticed two more options that would be perfect for this activity!&nbsp; One is a book&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/gp\/product\/0060278676\/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&amp;camp=1789&amp;creative=9325&amp;creativeASIN=0060278676&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;tag=thedsponit02-20&amp;linkId=92cab12d1c99ff83378164c247e4224e\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">If You Take a Mouse to the Movies<\/a><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1\" height=\"1\" border=\"0\" style=\"border: none !important; margin: 0px !important;\" src=\"\/\/ir-na.amazon-adsystem.com\/e\/ir?t=thedsponit02-20&amp;l=am2&amp;o=1&amp;a=0060278676\" alt=\"\">&nbsp;and the other is actually a Christmas Movie called <a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/gp\/product\/B01M8OB22R\/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&amp;camp=1789&amp;creative=9325&amp;creativeASIN=B01M8OB22R&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;tag=thedsponit02-20&amp;linkId=46439cb813074b4c56779a356326ad0d\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">If You Give a Mouse a Christmas Cookie<\/a>.&nbsp; <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>I can&#8217;t wait to see this with my kiddos this Christmas and make cookies together!<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/If-You-Take-Mouse-Movies\/dp\/0060278676?crid=1865XCOGHP0C8&amp;dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.LUC-QbWTzL-I93Z1NM4MVWtZqv7SFrhyx8DNEmP1zuzsNlpmUCoCOjzFbWNePhLZF3eph3ZYb0WxflBsf01EDOX_iAGSAOF62WA2xrnPRHkr0vPMJ14pcENVfTloMlMuNU37JC4trJqn9q7wozAM6sPKt05u0l4Sg9-L-JBmucedFdAGaxgxB-YFtR4Mx2sY4gtvVoKUOFE084gawGqPhkvTosCflRMfgftgJ8fwjN0.OXfi8-ygbETC0xm4ClPKQDj9WpVfM-ZO9suKED-aH8I&amp;dib_tag=se&amp;keywords=if+you+take+a+mouse+to+the+movies&amp;qid=1733408546&amp;sprefix=if+you+take+a+%2Caps%2C144&amp;sr=8-1&amp;linkCode=ll1&amp;tag=thedsponit02-20&amp;linkId=831bc11ed9cc79ea8803f8186921516e&amp;language=en_US&amp;ref_=as_li_ss_tl\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"561\" src=\"https:\/\/theeducatorsspinonit.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/if-you-take-a-mouse-to-the-movies-.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-80792\" style=\"width:410px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theeducatorsspinonit.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/if-you-take-a-mouse-to-the-movies-.jpg 500w, https:\/\/theeducatorsspinonit.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/if-you-take-a-mouse-to-the-movies--267x300.jpg 267w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/gp\/product\/0060278676\/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&amp;camp=1789&amp;creative=9325&amp;creativeASIN=0060278676&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;tag=thedsponit02-20&amp;linkId=92cab12d1c99ff83378164c247e4224e\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">If You Take a Mouse to the Movies<\/a><img decoding=\"async\" style=\"border: none !important; margin: 0px !important;\" src=\"\/\/ir-na.amazon-adsystem.com\/e\/ir?t=thedsponit02-20&amp;l=am2&amp;o=1&amp;a=0060278676\" alt=\"\" width=\"1\" height=\"1\" border=\"0\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Mouse Themed Fingerprint Ornament<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>We&#8217;re using just a few items to make a Christmas ornament that features this special mouse. The best part is that you can personalize it however you want to. We chose to use the quote from another one of our favorite Christmas stories too.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"650\" height=\"450\" src=\"https:\/\/theeducatorsspinonit.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/Fingerprint-Mouse-Themed-Ornament-for-Kids-to-Make.jpg\" alt=\"Fingerprint Mouse Themed Ornament for Kids to Make\" class=\"wp-image-24493\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theeducatorsspinonit.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/Fingerprint-Mouse-Themed-Ornament-for-Kids-to-Make.jpg 650w, https:\/\/theeducatorsspinonit.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/Fingerprint-Mouse-Themed-Ornament-for-Kids-to-Make-600x415.jpg 600w, https:\/\/theeducatorsspinonit.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/Fingerprint-Mouse-Themed-Ornament-for-Kids-to-Make-300x208.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 650px) 100vw, 650px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Kid Made Ornament Ideas from the book Merry Christmas Mouse<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/theeducatorsspinonit.com\/tot-school-books-shirt-and-easy\/\">star<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/theeducatorsspinonit.com\/christmas-angel-ornament\/\">angels<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/theeducatorsspinonit.com\/snowflake-stamping\/\">snowflakes<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/theeducatorsspinonit.com\/reindeer-candy-bar-wrappers\/\">reindeer<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/theeducatorsspinonit.com\/olaf-salt-dough-ornament\/\">snowmen<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>toy soldiers<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>robots<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/theeducatorsspinonit.com\/kindness-elves-free-printables-for-busy\/\">elves<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>mittens<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>rockets<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>\n\nBONUS IDEA: The mouse fingerprints would make an adorable handmade counting book to go along with this book themed activity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Here&#8217;s how to make your own mouse ornament.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">MATERIALS FOR TRAIN ORNAMENT<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>black permanent marker<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>clear plastic ball ornament<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>acrylic grey paint<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>acrylic pink paint<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>paper plate or plastic lid<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Baby Wipes<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>You can find all of our adorable <a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Merry-Christmas-Mouse-You-Give\/dp\/0061344990?crid=2BHH23E6530VU&amp;dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.LO9sZo-ZQmoFPGIBK7wzquNQ86tlZ1_m7AjoXkyQEwYxvCI8msqNwgFItHROpqcY6G7sJqhMavnvuguAnG0zfumSKfCQ6BgzJqFYsXKU01RymROuLguKsT8HdG8cwuGmsNXbjVtmtouMpadjEo8yJWKtuBG5XmBisC3Mg-ekVXg0wsN_98sOj2ScYPQ6yGlDoMEAyB5mPBDYknPXy9hTJOzplgMf0ROaMH1sPTYx_hE.oF7GJGOs5ym1lKdY8-gMTUmk9ozL5yq9e9L0x7s5z_8&amp;dib_tag=se&amp;keywords=merry+christmas+mouse&amp;qid=1733409067&amp;sprefix=merry+christmas+mouse%2Caps%2C143&amp;sr=8-1&amp;linkCode=ll1&amp;tag=thedsponit02-20&amp;linkId=6be3c1cf94d26653bdeb171be1e9a395&amp;language=en_US&amp;ref_=as_li_ss_tl\" title=\"\">fingerprint ornaments for kids<\/a> here. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Directions for Mouse Themed Fingerprint Ornament<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>1. Read the story Merry Christmas Mouse with your child.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>2. Place some grey paint in a dot on a paper plate to use to make fingerprint mouse shape.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>3. Encourage your child to make the body of the mouse with their thumbprint.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"650\" height=\"450\" src=\"https:\/\/theeducatorsspinonit.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/Fingerprint-Mouse-Themed-Ornament-inspired-by-If-You-Give-a-Mouse-a-Cookie.jpg\" alt=\"Fingerprint Mouse Themed Ornament inspired by If You Give a Mouse a Cookie\" class=\"wp-image-24494\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theeducatorsspinonit.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/Fingerprint-Mouse-Themed-Ornament-inspired-by-If-You-Give-a-Mouse-a-Cookie.jpg 650w, https:\/\/theeducatorsspinonit.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/Fingerprint-Mouse-Themed-Ornament-inspired-by-If-You-Give-a-Mouse-a-Cookie-600x415.jpg 600w, https:\/\/theeducatorsspinonit.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/Fingerprint-Mouse-Themed-Ornament-inspired-by-If-You-Give-a-Mouse-a-Cookie-300x208.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 650px) 100vw, 650px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>4. Then add to little ears with a smaller finger. Allow to dry.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>5. Using a small object you can dab on a little pink paint to each of the mouse&#8217;s ears too.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"650\" height=\"450\" src=\"https:\/\/theeducatorsspinonit.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/Fingerprint-Mouse-Art-inspired-by-If-You-Give-a-Mouse-a-Cookie-.jpg\" alt=\"Fingerprint Mouse Art inspired by If You Give a Mouse a Cookie\" class=\"wp-image-24491\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theeducatorsspinonit.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/Fingerprint-Mouse-Art-inspired-by-If-You-Give-a-Mouse-a-Cookie-.jpg 650w, https:\/\/theeducatorsspinonit.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/Fingerprint-Mouse-Art-inspired-by-If-You-Give-a-Mouse-a-Cookie--600x415.jpg 600w, https:\/\/theeducatorsspinonit.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/Fingerprint-Mouse-Art-inspired-by-If-You-Give-a-Mouse-a-Cookie--300x208.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 650px) 100vw, 650px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>6. Once completely dry have your child add the two eyes, nose, whiskers and tale to the details to create their own fingerprint mouse themed ornament.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Optional: You could add some glitter or dots to add more holiday spirit to your ornament.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Look for more ideas for <strong>making ornaments<\/strong> for your tree this holiday season? Take a peek at our favorites we&#8217;ve shared over the past few years on our blog.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"650\" height=\"900\" src=\"https:\/\/theeducatorsspinonit.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/If-You-Give-a-Mouse-Inspired-Ornament-for-Kids-to-make-.jpg\" alt=\"If You Give a Mouse Inspired Ornament for Kids to make\" class=\"wp-image-24495\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theeducatorsspinonit.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/If-You-Give-a-Mouse-Inspired-Ornament-for-Kids-to-make-.jpg 650w, https:\/\/theeducatorsspinonit.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/If-You-Give-a-Mouse-Inspired-Ornament-for-Kids-to-make--600x831.jpg 600w, https:\/\/theeducatorsspinonit.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/If-You-Give-a-Mouse-Inspired-Ornament-for-Kids-to-make--217x300.jpg 217w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 650px) 100vw, 650px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Kid Made Ornaments from The Educators&#8217; Spin On It<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Merry-Christmas-Mouse-You-Give\/dp\/0061344990?crid=2BHH23E6530VU&amp;dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.LO9sZo-ZQmoFPGIBK7wzquNQ86tlZ1_m7AjoXkyQEwYxvCI8msqNwgFItHROpqcY6G7sJqhMavnvuguAnG0zfumSKfCQ6BgzJqFYsXKU01RymROuLguKsT8HdG8cwuGmsNXbjVtmtouMpadjEo8yJWKtuBG5XmBisC3Mg-ekVXg0wsN_98sOj2ScYPQ6yGlDoMEAyB5mPBDYknPXy9hTJOzplgMf0ROaMH1sPTYx_hE.oF7GJGOs5ym1lKdY8-gMTUmk9ozL5yq9e9L0x7s5z_8&amp;dib_tag=se&amp;keywords=merry+christmas+mouse&amp;qid=1733409067&amp;sprefix=merry+christmas+mouse%2Caps%2C143&amp;sr=8-1&amp;linkCode=ll1&amp;tag=thedsponit02-20&amp;linkId=6be3c1cf94d26653bdeb171be1e9a395&amp;language=en_US&amp;ref_=as_li_ss_tl\" title=\"\">Fingerprint Ornaments for Kids<\/a> <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/theeducatorsspinonit.com\/fingerprint-train-ornament-kids\/\">Fingerprint Train Ornament&nbsp;<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/theeducatorsspinonit.com\/kid-handsewn-gingerbread-man-ornament\/\">Hand-sewn Gingerbread Ornament with Ribbon for Kids<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/theeducatorsspinonit.com\/christmas-angel-ornament\/\">Angel Ornament with Pasta<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/theeducatorsspinonit.com\/personalized-name-ornament-for-kids-to\/\">Name Ornament for Kids with Pipe Cleaners&nbsp;<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/theeducatorsspinonit.com\/kid-made-felted-bear-ornament-for\/\">Kid Made Felted Bear Ornament&nbsp;<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/theeducatorsspinonit.com\/chalkboard-christmas-tree-ornament\/\">Chalk Christmas Tree Ornament&nbsp;<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/theeducatorsspinonit.com\/diy-stained-glass-gingerbread-man\/\">DIY Stained Glass Gingerbread House Ornament&nbsp;<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/theeducatorsspinonit.com\/olaf-salt-dough-ornament\/\">Olaf Salt Dough Ornament&nbsp;<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/theeducatorsspinonit.com\/tot-school-books-shirt-and-easy\/\">Gold Star Ornament with Pasta&nbsp;<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/theeducatorsspinonit.com\/diy-handmade-christmas-on-budget\/\">Recycled Paper Bag Gingerbread Man Ornament&nbsp;<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/theeducatorsspinonit.com\/diy-stained-glass-gingerbread-man\/\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"205\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/theeducatorsspinonit.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/12\/Gingerbread2BHouse2BOrnament2B-205x300.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-6234\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theeducatorsspinonit.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/12\/Gingerbread2BHouse2BOrnament2B-205x300.png 205w, https:\/\/theeducatorsspinonit.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/12\/Gingerbread2BHouse2BOrnament2B-600x877.png 600w, https:\/\/theeducatorsspinonit.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/12\/Gingerbread2BHouse2BOrnament2B.png 650w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 205px) 100vw, 205px\" \/><\/a><\/figure><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/theeducatorsspinonit.com\/kid-handsewn-gingerbread-man-ornament\/\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"217\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/theeducatorsspinonit.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/Handsewn-Gingerbread-Man-with-Kids--217x300.jpg\" alt=\"Hand-Sewn Gingerbread Man Ornament with Your Child\" class=\"wp-image-21095\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theeducatorsspinonit.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/Handsewn-Gingerbread-Man-with-Kids--217x300.jpg 217w, https:\/\/theeducatorsspinonit.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/Handsewn-Gingerbread-Man-with-Kids--600x831.jpg 600w, https:\/\/theeducatorsspinonit.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/Handsewn-Gingerbread-Man-with-Kids-.jpg 650w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 217px) 100vw, 217px\" \/><\/a><\/figure><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/theeducatorsspinonit.com\/kid-made-felted-bear-ornament-for\/\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"166\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/theeducatorsspinonit.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/11\/IMG_6678-1-166x300.jpg\" alt=\"Felted Bear Ornament for Christmas\" class=\"wp-image-3554\"\/><\/a><\/figure><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Be sure to visit my other Ornament Week Cohosts at the&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/theeducatorsspinonit.com\/weekly-virtual-book-club-for-kids\/\">Virtual Book Club for Kids<\/a>&nbsp;to see what ornament themed activities they are sharing with you!&nbsp; They are featured here below.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"650\" height=\"650\" src=\"https:\/\/theeducatorsspinonit.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/Ornament-Week-for-Virtual-Book-Club-for-kids-.jpg\" alt=\"Ornament Week for Virtual Book Club for kids\" class=\"wp-image-24464\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theeducatorsspinonit.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/Ornament-Week-for-Virtual-Book-Club-for-kids-.jpg 650w, https:\/\/theeducatorsspinonit.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/Ornament-Week-for-Virtual-Book-Club-for-kids--300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/theeducatorsspinonit.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/Ornament-Week-for-Virtual-Book-Club-for-kids--100x100.jpg 100w, https:\/\/theeducatorsspinonit.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/Ornament-Week-for-Virtual-Book-Club-for-kids--600x600.jpg 600w, https:\/\/theeducatorsspinonit.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/Ornament-Week-for-Virtual-Book-Club-for-kids--150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/theeducatorsspinonit.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/Ornament-Week-for-Virtual-Book-Club-for-kids--400x400.jpg 400w, https:\/\/theeducatorsspinonit.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/Ornament-Week-for-Virtual-Book-Club-for-kids--125x125.jpg 125w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 650px) 100vw, 650px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/jdaniel4smom.com\/advent-countdown-kids\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Advent Countdown for Kids- JDaniel4&#8217;s Mom&nbsp;<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/rainydaymum.co.uk\/peppermint-cream-mice\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Peppermint Cream Mice &#8211; Rainy Day Mum<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/preschoolpowolpackets.blogspot.com\/2017\/11\/christmas-steam-paint-explosion.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Christmas STEAM: Paint Eruption Ornaments &#8211; Preschool Powol Packets<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.seaofknowledge.org\/color-sort-fine-motor-christmas-activities-ornament-elf-station\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Elf Station Ornament CoLor Sort &#8211; Sea of Knowledge<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If You Give a Mouse Fingerprint Ornament for Kids &#8211; The Educators&#8217; Spin On It&nbsp;(That&#8217;s here!)<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mamasmiles.com\/ornaments-for-kids-to-color-and-sew\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ornaments to Color and Sew &#8211; Mama Smiles<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/teachbesideme.com\/solar-system-christmas-ornaments\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Solar System Ornaments- Teach Beside Me<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/clareslittletots.co.uk\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Washi Tape Christmas Babules &#8211; Clare&#8217;s Little Tots<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.toddlerapproved.com\/2017\/11\/sparkly-candy-cane-spool-ornament.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Sparkly Candy Cane Ornament &#8211; Toddler Approved<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/groups\/weeklyVBCforkids\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"100\" src=\"https:\/\/theeducatorsspinonit.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/Join-the-Facebook-Group-.jpg\" alt=\"Join the Virtual Book Club for Kids Facebook Group\" class=\"wp-image-21299\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theeducatorsspinonit.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/Join-the-Facebook-Group-.jpg 500w, https:\/\/theeducatorsspinonit.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/Join-the-Facebook-Group--300x60.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>Come share what your\u2019e up to during ORNAMENT WEEK in our Weekly Virtual Book Club for Kids&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/groups\/weeklyVBCforkids\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Facebook Group<\/a>!&nbsp; Share your photos on instagram with the hashtag #vbcforkids too!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Looking for more fingerprint ornament ideas, try these ideas&#8230;.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/theeducatorsspinonit.com\/fingerprint-gingerbread-man-ornament\/\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"650\" height=\"900\" src=\"https:\/\/theeducatorsspinonit.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/Fingerprint-Gingerbread-Man-Ornament-.jpg\" alt=\"Fingerprint Gingerbread Man Ornament\" class=\"wp-image-24514\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theeducatorsspinonit.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/Fingerprint-Gingerbread-Man-Ornament-.jpg 650w, https:\/\/theeducatorsspinonit.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/Fingerprint-Gingerbread-Man-Ornament--600x831.jpg 600w, https:\/\/theeducatorsspinonit.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/Fingerprint-Gingerbread-Man-Ornament--217x300.jpg 217w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 650px) 100vw, 650px\" \/><\/a><\/figure><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/theeducatorsspinonit.com\/fingerprint-reindeer-ornament\/\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"650\" height=\"900\" src=\"https:\/\/theeducatorsspinonit.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/Fingerprint-Reindeer-Ornament-for-Preschoolers-for-Christmas-.jpg\" alt=\"Fingerprint Reindeer Ornament for Preschoolers for Christmas\" class=\"wp-image-24702\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theeducatorsspinonit.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/Fingerprint-Reindeer-Ornament-for-Preschoolers-for-Christmas-.jpg 650w, https:\/\/theeducatorsspinonit.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/Fingerprint-Reindeer-Ornament-for-Preschoolers-for-Christmas--600x831.jpg 600w, https:\/\/theeducatorsspinonit.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/Fingerprint-Reindeer-Ornament-for-Preschoolers-for-Christmas--217x300.jpg 217w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 650px) 100vw, 650px\" \/><\/a><\/figure><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/theeducatorsspinonit.com\/fingerprint-train-ornament-kids\/\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"650\" height=\"900\" src=\"https:\/\/theeducatorsspinonit.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/Fingerprint-Train-Ornament-inspired-by-Freight-Train-for-Kids-.jpg\" alt=\"Fingerprint Train Ornament inspired by Freight Train for Kids\" class=\"wp-image-24370\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theeducatorsspinonit.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/Fingerprint-Train-Ornament-inspired-by-Freight-Train-for-Kids-.jpg 650w, https:\/\/theeducatorsspinonit.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/Fingerprint-Train-Ornament-inspired-by-Freight-Train-for-Kids--600x831.jpg 600w, https:\/\/theeducatorsspinonit.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/Fingerprint-Train-Ornament-inspired-by-Freight-Train-for-Kids--217x300.jpg 217w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 650px) 100vw, 650px\" \/><\/a><\/figure><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>This keepsake&nbsp;fingerprint mouse themed ornament&nbsp;is so simply yet adorable and is inspired by one of our favorite characters from the&nbsp;If You Give a Mouse books by Laura Numeroff. Create your own mouse ornament to give to a loved one this Christmas. Here&#8217;s how to make&#8230;&nbsp; Disclosure: This post contains affiliate links to Amazon.&nbsp; There&#8217;s a [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":24492,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"om_disable_all_campaigns":false,"ub_ctt_via":"","_monsterinsights_skip_tracking":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_active":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_note":"","_monsterinsights_sitenote_category":0,"_genesis_hide_title":false,"_genesis_hide_breadcrumbs":false,"_genesis_hide_singular_image":false,"_genesis_hide_footer_widgets":false,"_genesis_custom_body_class":"","_genesis_custom_post_class":"","_genesis_layout":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[472,20],"tags":[80,381,610,659,491],"class_list":{"0":"post-24463","1":"post","2":"type-post","3":"status-publish","4":"format-standard","5":"has-post-thumbnail","7":"category-arts","8":"category-reading","9":"tag-christmas","10":"tag-laura-numeroff","11":"tag-mouse","12":"tag-ornament","13":"tag-virtual-book-club-for-kids","14":"entry"},"aioseo_notices":[],"featured_image_src":"https:\/\/theeducatorsspinonit.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/Fingerprint-Mouse-Themed-Ornament-for-Kids-to-Make-for-Christmas.jpg","author_info":{"display_name":"Kim Vij","author_link":"https:\/\/theeducatorsspinonit.com\/author\/kim\/"},"mv":{"thumbnail_id":24492,"thumbnail_uri":"https:\/\/theeducatorsspinonit.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/Fingerprint-Mouse-Themed-Ornament-for-Kids-to-Make-for-Christmas-217x300.jpg"},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/theeducatorsspinonit.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/24463","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/theeducatorsspinonit.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/theeducatorsspinonit.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/theeducatorsspinonit.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/theeducatorsspinonit.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=24463"}],"version-history":[{"count":4,"href":"https:\/\/theeducatorsspinonit.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/24463\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":80793,"href":"https:\/\/theeducatorsspinonit.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/24463\/revisions\/80793"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/theeducatorsspinonit.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/24492"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/theeducatorsspinonit.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=24463"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/theeducatorsspinonit.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=24463"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/theeducatorsspinonit.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=24463"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}