Read The Rainbow Fish, by Marcus Pfister. It’s about a little fish who learns a lesson about sharing. The best thing about this book is the really neat shiny foil scales that glitter wonderfully during bedtime story!    This craft is simple but ends up looking amazingly rainbow fish-like. This is SUCH a fun craft […]
 old towels paper towels irons old newspapers water-based pens, colored pencils or colored crayons cothespins coffee cans latex gloves fabrics – preferably cotton skim milk hobby paintbrushes electric skillets 1 lb. clear paraffin waxes batik dyes or inks  Make a plain shirt or skirt fancy with this easy – but messy – technique. […]
This project combines your kids’ most primal gathering instincts with another activity they love: banging rocks. Although the name sounds decidedly un-eco-friendly, leaf-beating is a favorite with the thousands of kids who take part in the naturalist programs run by the Appalachian Mountain Club in New Hampshire’s White Mountains. Put the finished print on the […]
This is gorgeous stuff. Smooth and silky in your hands, it has a porcelainlike finish and a soft, eye-catching shimmer when dry.  1 cup baking soda ½ cup cornstarch  ¾ cup water  Food coloring (optional)  In a saucepan, stir together the baking soda and cornstarch. Add the water, mixing well.  Cook the mixture […]
A paper lunch sack, plain or colored Plastic grocery sacks, crumpled newspaper, junk mail or other material to stuff the sack Nontoxic craft glue or tape Pipe cleaner, wire or rubber band Decoration material such as glitter glue, googly eyes, sequins or metallic confetti, markers, colored paper etc. Â Stuff half the sack with crumpled […]
Your kids will love these splish-splashing bathtub games. Â Bath time doesn’t have to be a struggle, or even just a wash-and-go affair. Try these activities for tons of tub fun, and both you and your child will look forward to happy bath time: Â 1. Make a hand puppet by sewing two washcloths together. […]
 Have you ever been reading a book and run across a word you didn’t know? Instead of skipping over it, jot it down on this fun bookmark and look it up later. You’ll always get the point with this place holder.  Construction paper Scissors Glue Ruler Marker Using construction paper,  cut out pencil […]
Aa A is for alligator. A is for ants. A is for apples  on my pants. Bb B is for bear.   B is for boat. B is for buttons on my coat. Cc C is for cow. C is for cat. C is for caterpillar on my hat. Dd D is for dinosaur. D […]
