A recycled margarine tub becomes an autumn decoration for nuts and candies. Margarine tub Crayons, markers, paint, or colored pencils Scissors White Glue Glue Gun (optional) Any of the following; Brown colored construction paper, burlap, calico fabric Apply diluted glue onto the tub with a paint brush adding fabric, burlap or paper as you go. Until it is completely covered. […]
Younger children may need assistance. Large needle string or fishing line popped corn raisins or dried cranberries Optional items: nuts, pieces of orange peel, dried apple or apricot Measure the length of line that you need to fit the necklace over the head. Don’t forget to leave enough for tying off. Thread the needle and […]
 Assortment of leaves Pieces of clay White glue Waxed paper Ribbon or yarn Rolling pins  Invite each child to select a leaf and a piece of clay. Ask each child to roll out the piece of clay until it is larger than the leaf. Help each child place the leaf on the clay, […]
 Empty cereal box White Con-Tact paper Colored tape Pencil Craft knife Felt scrap Stapler   First, remove the waxed paper lining from the cereal box and close the box top. Cover the outside of the box with white Con-Tact paper, as you would if you were wrapping a gift box.  Apply long strips […]
It’s Halloween!  It’s Halloween! It’s Halloween! The moon is full and bright And we shall see what can’t be seen On any other night.  Skeletons and ghosts and ghouls, Grinning goblins fighting duels, Werewolves rising from their tombs, Witches on their magic brooms.  In masks and gowns we haunt the street And […]
All About Apples  You probably have several apples in your house right now. What follows are easy ideas for apple fun and learning. Use a cool apple tool. The right equipment can make all the difference when cooking with your kids. The Peel Away from Back to Basics is a big hit with children. […]
Infants were once thought of as passive and unknowing. It was commonly believed that until they mastered language, young children were incapable of thinking or forming complex ideas. Today, we know otherwise. From the very start, young children are aware of their surroundings and interested in exploring them. Scientists from several fields have shown that […]
 • An assortment of plastic containers • Plastic figurines • Freezer • Bathtub  1. Place plastic figures into a plastic container. 2. Fill container with water and freeze. 3. Fill a bathtub with warm water. 4. Place your baby in the bathtub. 5. Remove the ice from the container and drop into the […]
