I really liked this article and the resources listed so I grabbed it as is for a reprint in my blog. I hope you enjoy it and pass it along to your child's teacher or install the apps yourself. you can go direct to https://play.google.com/store and search for these and other FREE apps! The release [...]
08
Dec
Step Inside the Story!
If your young reader has trouble remembering the details of a book he just read, or if you just have a disinterested reader, try this activity to jog his memory and keep his interest! Next time your child begins a new book, start a "diary" of important details from the story, like that character's name [...]
01
Dec
Exploding Marshmallows!
Does your child ask questions about the magical mystery microwave? Now you can show her how and why it works, while demonstrating just how strangely foods can behave while inside the crazy cooker. What you need: Marshmallows Plate Microwave oven Bar of soap (optional) What you do: Make sure you supervise your child doing this [...]
17
Nov
Make a Family “Thankful Box”
As the holiday season kicks off in earnest, it can be easy for kids and families to get stuck in the “I wants,” without having much chance to pause and appreciate the many, many other kinds of bounty—many of them cost-free and priceless–that a family can celebrate with gratitude and warmth. That’s [...]
10
Nov
Make an Apple Turkey!
What could be more in the Thanksgiving spirit than a celebration of the turkey? Let the little ones partake in the turkey fun, without having to do any of the carving. They’ll enjoy making these little turkeys out of apples and no one gets hurt! This is a great activity to keep small hands out [...]
27
Oct
Play Halloween Bingo!
It’s about that time when all the signs of Halloween approaching can be seen on grocery store shelves, in front yards, and in the pages of magazines. That hard-to-miss black-and-orange color theme is everywhere, as are the holiday’s symbols, from the witch with the pointed hat to the monstrous man with bolts in his [...]
20
Oct
Make Mummy Mug Party Favors
If you’re short on time but want to find a creative way to decorate your Halloween table, try this cute and spooky party favor mug with matching mummy napkin rings. These mugs take but a moment to make, but are sure to make a big impression on guests. Fill the mug with tricks like plastic [...]
13
Oct
Make a Paper Mache Jack-o-Lantern!
Nothing screams “Halloween!” like a glowing jack o’lantern – but your little one isn’t ready to wield a carving knife yet. No problem! With paper mache and paint, you can create a festive pumpkin that will outlast its carved peers. What You Need: 1 balloon 1 cup flour 2 cups warm water A mixing bowl [...]
06
Oct
Build a Balloon Powered Car
Ask a child to describe science in just one word, and you’ll probably hear “fun!” To young kids, hands-on science activities satisfy natural curiosities and are motivating, almost magical feats. But science isn’t just about experiments that yield magic-like effects. It’s also about using knowledge to solve some of the world’s toughest problems. In today’s [...]
29
Sep
Play ExerDice!
Looking for a fun and sneaky way to keep your child active? Try ExerDice, a game that uses homemade dice printed with different exercises to perform outside. Skip, run, jump, and hop your way to physical fitness! Since this game can be played with more than one player, it's great to play as a family [...]
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