A grown up activity —   1 black bottle top/cap 4 black pipe cleaners 2 googly eyes Glue gun Glue sticks   I glued the middle of the four pipe cleaners underneath the bottle top so that it would make 8 legs (4 on each side of the spider). Then I glued the […]
 2 applesauce cups (per favor) Tape Scissors Orange crepe paper Black electrical tape  Tape applesauce cups together to form pumpkin shape.   Wrap crepe paper around a few times, just to help with coverage. Tape. Fold crepe paper in half (better coverage, better scale) and wind around and around, turning as you […]
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 […]
You will need a small, inexpensive flashlight, white crepe paper, tape, and a black marker.  Wrap the flashlight a couple of times with the crepe paper lengthways and tape to secure.    Fold the crepe paper in half and wrap the flashlight completely. After securely taping, dot on a couple of eyes […]
 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, […]
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. […]
