Astronomy Day is a grass roots movement designed to share the joy of astronomy with the general population – “Bringing Astronomy to the People.” On Astronomy Day, thousands of people who have never looked through a telescope will have an opportunity to see first hand what has so many amateur and professional astronomers all excited. […]
Cereal Box Crafts: Notepads cereal boxes or other cardboard Mod podge (I used matte) Wide thin paintbrush 2 large binder clips 2 paint stir sticks Exacto Knife & ruler or Paper cutter Paper First of all decide what size your notepad will be based on the paper you have. You can use notecards, an existing […]
This year for teacher appreciation week we will be giving each teacher a “days of the week” pill box filled with little treats and sayings. I found the pill boxes at the dollar store. You may download the sayings if you like – teacher-appreciation-sayings teacher-appreciation-sayings (I didn’t use the “We are lucky to have you […]
1 cup of used coffee ground 1/2 cup of cold coffee 1 cup of flour (can also use a combo of cornstarch) 1/2 cup of salt Wax paper Mixing bowl Some small objects to make impressions in the dough (Shaped cookie cutters work well, leaves, stones, or impressions from plastic dinosaurs) Empty can or a […]
George Washington, often recognized as exceptionally honest, was inaugurated on this day in 1789. Open a discussion about honesty with your child. Remember though, that a child of four still has some developmental limitations for processing certain things. For example, he is beginning to know the difference between right and wrong, is showing a growing […]
Modern zipper invented by Gideon Sindback in 1917. Zippers are not the easiest thing for a little person to tackle. Be patient as you help your little one to practice. One way to help him or her along is with a toy or book that comes complete with its own sturdy zipper to slide up […]
Oregon celebrates Arbor “day” for the first full week in April each year. Arbor Day is dedicated to learning about, planting, and caring for trees. Plant a tree in your backyard with your child. Take a photo of him or her standing next to the tree each year and you will have a unique record […]
Storytelling is an art. Use funny voices and sound effects as well as dramatic facial expressions while you weave your tale, and your child will surely be captivated. It is also fun to make up stories together. For example, you begin, “Once upon a time there was a frog who thought he was a pig.†[…]
