Oregon celebrates Arbor “day” for the first full week in April each year. Arbor Day is dedicated to learning about, planting, and caring for trees. Plant a tree in your backyard with your child. Take a photo of him or her standing next to the tree each year and you will have a unique record […]
Today is Earth Day! On this day honoring the environment and the earth’s natural resources, make a three-dimensional “found art†collage to introduce children to the idea of recycling. Collect items such as newspapers, aluminum foil, plastic cups, and egg cartons, and glue them in an artistic arrangement on a large piece of cardboard. Admire […]
Children need to be taught why they shouldn’t litter. Explain how important it is to put trash in waste receptacles or recycling bins, and encourage them to throw away their own napkins, wrappers etc. in an appropriate manner. You and your little one can also help “Keep America Beautiful†by volunteering to plant flowers at […]
Harness the power of the sun to recycle old and broken crayons into new ones. Peel your crayons and sort them by color family into small plastic cups.  Nestle the cups into a nest made from aluminum foil (bonus points for using leftover foil!) and cover with plastic wrap. Set out in the sun on a […]
The market to try this year – Beaverton Farmer’s market. It’s gotten great reviews (unlike Tigard’s). Beaverton Farmers Market is on SW Hall Blvd between 3rd and 5th Streets. 12455 SW 5th St, Beaverton, OR 97005  Farmer’s Market Scavenger Hunt Find a yellow fruit or vegetable. What is it? Find a purple food with an […]
Tomorrow is Earth Day! Keep Our Earth Sparkling  blank white paper pen blue & green washable tempera paint glitter  Create the earth “template” by turning a bowl upside down and tracing a circle on the paper. Write “Keep Our Earth Sparkling” on the page. Paint the sea blue (if you want to emphasize […]
So cute — I almost want to run out and buy some even though i don’t drink coffee! Click Thumb nails for larger views (most of them have a larger view).
