The first week in August is National Clown Week! This wonderful learning activity: Fun with Clowns at Chateau Meddybemps addresses emotions/feelings, anticipation, counting and matching.  Clown Ruffle Collar Need: coffee filters and food coloring  Have children color the coffee filters by dipping them into colored water. Lay flat to dry. When dry […]
August Flower of the month: Gladiolus & Poppy Zodiac Signs:Â Leo / The Lion, July 23 – Aug. 22 Â Â Â Â Virgo / The Virgin, Aug. 23 – Sept. 22 The name for the Moon in August is called Grain Moon, Green Corn Moon, Barley Moon, Fruit Moon. The Full Moon is: August […]
June 15th is Fly a Kite Day every year, it is held on this day to help honor the anniversary of Benjamin Franklins kite experiment. Kites are a fun pastime for children and adults alike today. Today kites are not your old time fabric and sticks shaped like a diamond, rather there are kits shaped […]
Sun, s’mores, and a few kindred spirits may seem like all a kid needs to have a great time at summer camp. But as we heard when we asked for your best off-to-camp ideas, a few simple preparations can make a big difference in your child’s experience. On the following pages, our readers share their […]
Here is some basic information and supplies needed when making duct tape crafts. Supplies Cutting Board: Craft Stores sell self-healing mats with grid lines that help make measuring easy and protect the surface you are working on. Usually these are located in the paper crafting supplies aisle Hole Punch: Although you can use any hole punch, […]
Babies: Birth to One Year  Experts agree that even babies need an assortment of toys. Since infants respond to smell, taste, sound, touch and sight, properly selected toys provide a small baby with opportunities to learn about size, shape, sound, texture and how things work.  Choose toys that:  Have pieces that are […]
9 – 24 months Putting dirty clothes in hamper. “Helping” with grocery shopping (putting items in basket and on check-out counter, handing things to mom to be put away at home.) Cleaning with mom (give child a dust rag, child size broom, empty spray can/windex bottle for “pretend” cleaning). Watering plants (with pre-measured amounts!). Beginning […]
The market to try this year – Beaverton Farmer’s market. It’s gotten great reviews (unlike Tigard’s). Beaverton Farmers Market is on SW Hall Blvd between 3rd and 5th Streets. 12455 SW 5th St, Beaverton, OR 97005  Farmer’s Market Scavenger Hunt Find a yellow fruit or vegetable. What is it? Find a purple food with an […]
