Modern zipper invented by Gideon Sindback in 1917. Zippers are not the easiest thing for a little person to tackle. Be patient as you help your little one to practice. One way to help him or her along is with a toy or book that comes complete with its own sturdy zipper to slide up […]
Try this kid-pleasing favorite for lunch: Preheat the oven to 375 degrees. Slice hot dogs lengthwise (but not completely through) and tuck a slice of American cheese inside. Wrap each hot dog in a section of crescent roll dough (available in the refrigerated section of your grocery store). Bake on a cookie sheet for about […]
Here’s a great project to get kids’ imaginations soaring. Read the story of “Jack and the Beanstalk†to your child. Then glue a lima bean down on a piece of blank paper. Ask your child to draw something growing out of this “magic†bean. You’ll be amazed at what your little one comes up with! […]
Make no mistake, Rubber Eraser Day celebrates the invention of erasers. We all make mistakes. This day is designated to recognize and appreciate the value of that little plug (as manufacturers call them) that sits atop our pencils. When we make a mistake, they are the big “cover-up”, make that eraser, of our booboo or […]
What a silly thing to do! Walk around things all day! But for little ones, this really is loads of fun. Play follow the leader by having your child follow you around everything and anything. Walk around a chair, skip around the table, hop around the bed, go around to the left, go around to […]
To honor this wacky holiday, challenge each member of your family to wear one piece of clothing backward today. You can also reverse the day’s meals, and serve dinner for breakfast, and breakfast for dinner. Make a game of thinking up words that are the same spelled forward and backward (mom, dad, pop, tot etc.). […]
Puzzles are endlessly fascinating for kids. Every time they put one together, their problem-solving skills get better. To make your own puzzle, ask your child to draw a picture on a piece of paper. Mount the paper to light cardboard, then cut into several shapes. The more “abstract†the original drawing, the harder the puzzle […]
It’s simply impossible not to smile when you hear the funny sound of a kazoo. Not only do children love them, but kazoos are inexpensive and a cinch to play. Pick up several at a teacher’s supply store and invite your child to start his or her own marching kazoo band.
