For older children, allow them to use metallic paint pens. Leaves can be framed…or photographed and framed as a gift. For a younger children, allow them to paint on them with a corn syrup and glitter mixture. The leaves will dry shiny and glittery.
First we gathered leaves from around the neighborhood. We used paper towels and heavy books to flatten them. After a few days we got ready to make our coasters. In addition to the leaves, we used foam (from the Dollar Tree), clear contact paper, and black duct tape. How to Make Them: Cut the foam […]
Brown paper bag (lunch size) Construction paper Coffee filter Tape or glue Marker Scissors Old newspaper or magazines Fill your paper bag with crumpled up old newpaper or magazines. Fold over an tape shut. From construction paper cut out thin strips of yellow (or any fall color) for your Scarecrow’s hair, and don’t forget to […]
 Print out caterpillars with differing numbers of circles in the body; if desired, write the number of the circles on each card. Provide circle stickers (such as the kind sold in the office supply section for garage sale stickers) to be placed in each circle. Encourage counting, work on number recognition.
Three easy activities build writing skills now and prepare your child for school this fall. • pad of paper • markers • paintbrush or craft sticks • water or ice cubes 1. Travel Reporter. Whether you’re heading to the beach or the backyard, bring along a pad and markers for your child to record the experience. Remember, her first […]
Today is the International Day of the World’s Indigenous People. Created by the UN to strengthen international cooperation for the solution of problems faced by indigenous people in such areas as culture, education, health, human rights, the environment, and social and economic development. Some things to do with your kids  Hello in Different Languages […]
2 cups Indian Corn 1 Sewing Needle Thread (various colors) School Glue   Necklace: Soak Indian Corn overnight in water to soften. Thread individual kernels on thread to make a necklace.  Earring / headband: You can also make accessorize other jewelry using corn. Glue pieces of corn to old earrings or plain headbands to […]
One of the best activities you can offer your toddler or preschooler is the opportunity to sort items into categories. Sorting encourages analytical thinking, and creativity, and is a basic math skill. All you need is some items to sort, a box to hold them, and a muffin tin to get started. Â A shape […]
