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. […]
I decided to participate (or rather, have the kidlet participate!) in the Open-Ended Art Projects posted over at Growing and Learning by Leaps and Bounds. This week the theme is Fall Colors: Red, Yellow, Orange and Brown. [Apparently the creator of that site has elected to delete thier blog. This was sudden, as they had […]
 We created Halloween Shadows today and this proved to be great during bedtime. I downloaded the Kiddy Halloween Font and added them to Microsoft Word. I printed it on black paper and cut out the shapes.   Tape a straw or stick to the back and go into a darkened room. Flash the flashlight […]
Chronicle vacation days and create a book of warm memories to share in any season. Whether your child’s heading off to camp, taking a family vacation, or simply enjoying what your neighborhood has to offer, collecting and preserving summer mementos will give her a sense of time, perspective, and history. And assembling a scrapbook with […]
 File Folder Season Printables Marker Zip-top Baggie   Print out the season and clothing cards. If desired, laminate them to increase their lifespan. Divide file folder into 4 sections with your marker, and glue down one season per quadrant. Provide the cards to your kids and have them place them in the proper […]
pine cones acorn caps other natural materials (acorns, leaves, moss, twigs, bark) pom poms glue shoe box construction paper art supplies • supports fine-motor development • encourages creative play With your child, collect pinecones (or you can purchase them at a nursery), along with leaves, twigs, and other “natural” materials.  To make a pine cone creature, your […]
Don’t be nervous — these fireworks aren’t the exploding kind. In fact, they’re meant to be grabbed (and eventually eaten!). Made from candy rolls, they add a sparkling touch to a Fourth of July party.   Roll of candy (we used Life Savers) Colored tape Foil party picks (we got ours at gourmac.com)  […]
 Red, white and blue construction paper A paper plate Scissors Glue Optional – glitter  Cut a large hole in the center of the paper plate, leaving the outer ring intact. Cut out a lot of stars from red, white and blue construction paper.  Glue the stars to the paper plate, overlapping to fully […]
