1 lb jar sweetened applesauce 8 oz cinnamon Drain 1# jar of SWEETENED applesauce overnight (you will be amazed at how much water seeps out!!) Add 8 ounces of cinnamon to this and mix together well. Pat into a ball, press hard to solidify and mix. Then pat out in 1 cup units onto wax […]
6 slices white bread 6 tbsp. white glue ½ tsp. detergent or 2 tsp. glycerine Food coloring Remove crusts from bread and knead with glue. Add either detergent or glycerine. Knead until no longer sticky. Separate into portions and add food coloring if desired. Shape and brush with equal parts of glue and water for […]
 A young boy tells how his family searched high and low for perfect pumpkins only to find the best ones in their own backyard. An entertaining story for kids and grown-ups alike, In Search of the Perfect Pumpkin blends lively text with superb illustrations. Also features fun facts, growing tips for pumpkins, and a […]
Solution A: 1 1/2 C. Warm Water 2 c. Elmer’s Glue Food Coloring  Solution B: 4 tsp. Borax 1 1/3 C. Warm water Mix solution A in one bowl, mix solution B in another bowl. Dissolve both well. Then just pour solution A into solution B, DO NOT MIX OR STIR! Just lift out flubber. […]
A development kit is a collection of items on a particular educational theme for your child. They should include enough items to interest your cuild, but be compact enough to slip easily into a purse, backpack or diaper bag. Each kit should include: a zipper pouch or resealable plastic bag big enough to hold everything […]
1. Read and sing together. This will build her vocabulary, language, and communication skills. 2. Count everything. Whether it’s stairs, blocks, or candy, thinking about numbers will get him ready for math. 3. Create art projects. Drawing with crayons, using safety scissors to cut paper, and creating collages with glue will make her comfortable with […]
A ball as a paint brush? Why not? What you need: • assortment of small balls (tennis ball, golf ball, etc.) • cardboard grocery box • white paper • masking tape • tempera paint in primary colors • 3 small bowls • plastic spoons • smock What to do: 1. Put the balls in the box one at a time. Have your child shake […]
 I love handprint crafts! I save each one in a special binder and peek at them every so often. It’s fun to compare and see how they’ve grown.  Materials you will need for this wreath are glue, scissors, and yellow, orange, and red paint or construction paper.           There are two ways to […]
