Feet come in all sizes and shapes—even within the same family. Trace each family member’s pair of feet on a long roll of paper. (Go from the oldest member to the youngest.) Now label each pair of feet with a name and measurement. The kids will be surprised to discover that both their feet are […]
When loved ones are too far away to hug, send them an embrace through the mail instead! Cut a length from a roll of drawing paper that is as long as your child’s arm span. Ask your child to press his or her hands firmly in an aluminum pie plate filled with red tempera paint. […]
Penguins are one of the most adorable and comical birds on the planet. With their “tuxedo†outfits and waddling ways, it’s impossible not to look at them and smile! There are seventeen species living in a variety of climates—from the frozen tundra to sandy beaches—in the Southern Hemisphere. Penguins can be found in such far-flung […]
This loveable bear’s holiday falls on the birthday of his creator, A.A. Milne (born 1882). The adventures of Pooh, Piglet, Eeyore, Tigger and the rest of their friends in the Hundred-Acre Woods have touched parents and children for generations. Read a Pooh story with your child today, or watch a delightful Pooh video. Later, set […]
This elder statesman of the American Revolution was born in 1706. He was the oldest signer of the Declaration of Independence and the Constitution. Franklin was also a scientist, diplomat, author, printer, publisher, philosopher, philanthropist, and inventor.  One of the things Franklin invented was a musical instrument called the “armonica.†Franklin’s inspiration for the […]
Children learn about manners by being introduced to them as soon as they are able to grasp the concept. Teaching and expecting good manners early on will ensure that behaving politely comes naturally to your child as he or she gets older. Thank you notes are a great hands-on project in politeness, and encourage creativity, […]
 Fill a tub full of bubbles and become a master of disguise. Give your child a bubble bath beard or a funny hairdo made of soap bubbles. Let him or her transform you, too. Be sure to have a hand mirror at the ready so your child can see how silly he or she […]
Read “If You Find a Rock” by Peggy Christian. Go on rock-finding expedition with your little one today, then bring your treasures inside and wash them off. Now you are ready to use your finds for any number of crafts. Transform a large rock into a paperweight with paint; glue small rocks onto a piece […]
