Easter is over and baskets with half eaten chocolate bunnies and cracked open plastic eggs adorn your child’s room. You are still finding pieces of plastic green grass stuck to your sock as you walk around the house. Spring is getting closer, but is not quite here. So, what can you do to make this week a […]
“The first of April, some do say, Is set apart for All Fool’s Day. But why the people call it so, Nor I, nor they themselves do know. But on this day are people sent On purpose for pure merriment.” `Poor Robin’s Almanac 1790 Joke for the day Q: Why are people […]
Spring is a time of fresh new beginnings. Baby animals and birds are being born. Plants poke their heads up through the ground after a long Winter’s nap. They shed their warm coats, opening up their buds to unfurl leaves and blossom into delights for our senses. For the Christian faith, Easter eggs symbolize the […]
Welcome Spring! Today is the first official day of Spring! A rainbow pattern with bright colors will be the perfect ray of hope that warmer days and outside fun is on the way. While you are waiting, bring the fun inside! Cooking together is a wonderful family activity. Making this simple, fun, nutritious “pizza” together will […]
Including vegetables in your family meal adds both color and nutrition! Next time you cut up a vegetable, before you throw away the vegetable wastes, why not plan to add a little extra fun to the after dinner entertainment. Extend the life of those vegetables that are: slightly brown wrinkled shriveled etc. […]
Oh where, oh where, is my other green sock? Matching games build observation and classification skills through left–right association (for the socks and mittens), size relationship, and color differentiation. You can match anything! Hearts, stars, Easter eggs, flowers, animals, socks, mittens, etc. Younger children select one shape, then find the matching shape to make it a […]
Every year, each child has a few Valentines that are not used for their class party. These Valentines are puzzles in disguise! Here’s how: Use clear packing tape to secure one Valentine onto the front of the envelope. Take an identical Valentine and cut it into pieces. The envelope can be used to store the […]
Presidents’ Day is intended to honor and recognize the contributions to our country of all the American presidents, but most significantly George Washington , born on February 22 and Abraham Lincoln, born on February 12, which are celebrated together on this holiday. Celebrate Presidents’ Day with your kids by learning about our country’s leaders. There are many […]
Broken Hearts Matching Game Create heart warming activities this Valentine’s Day with red construction paper,stickers and a pair of scissors. Here’s how: Idea Number One: Decide how many hearts you would like in your game. Trace and cut out hearts that are all the same size. Cookie cutters can be used to make a […]
Did you have lots of candy canes left over from Christmas? Are you tired of moving them around in your pantry? Here is a way to “re-purpose” your extra candy canes. Use leftover candy canes to make hearts for Valentines’ Day. Use the hearts for creative name tags on gifts. Leave messages of love in […]
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