The sun shone brightly and the yard called me outdoors. The ground was wet due to recent rain and all the plants were washed clean and turning a delightful shade of Spring green. Unexpected, delightful discoveries were found as I pulled weeds. Under one bush, two large eyes peeked out at me. Only the slightest movement […]
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Building Stronger Families…One Moment at a Time
Strong families are essential for a healthy society. Strong societies build a better world. You can make a difference in our world by focusing on the importance of your family unit. Strong families are built with effective communication and strong relationships. Strong families do not just happen… they have to be built. It is […]
Crafty Eggs
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 […]
April Fool’s Day Family Fun
“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 […]
Eggcitement with Plastic Eggs
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 […]
Fruit Pizza
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 […]
The Hidden Designs in Your Veggies!
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. […]
Where’s the Pair?
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 […]
Puzzles in Disguise!
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 […]
President’s Day Exploration and Fun!
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 […]
