Barnes and Noble sponsors a Summer Reading Challenge each year between May and September. This year, each school age child who reads 8 books and documents their reading during the summer will receive a free book from a list of … Read More ...
Summer Activities Challenge
Education.com is sponsoring the Summer Activities Challenge for kids. I signed up today and I’m so excited about it!! Just register on the site and then mark off 20 activities from the ideas provided that you complete with your children … Read More ...
Summer Fun Ideas: Go Play Outside
Grandparents.com has a fun downloadable guide with a list of 97 things for kids to do outside this summer. Get your kids away from the TV and send them outdoors to play in the sun (with sunscreen, of course!).
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Doilie Fireworks
Fireworks are a standard part of any 4th of July celebration, but sometimes kids don’t like them because they are so loud. That said, everyone can enjoy the ART version of fireworks!!
This fun project uses materials that (for the … Read More ...
Summer Fun Ideas: Yarn Prints
All you need is some yarn, paper, paint and phone book for this creative project. Fun and easy enough for any age! Can even be used to discuss mirror image, reflection, rotation and other math words!!
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4th of July Craft
I love this “hand made” flag from Serendipity. Perfect craft just in time for the 4th of July!
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Summer Fun Ideas: Handmade ABC Game
The Snail’s Tail shows you how to make an ABC game from square paint chips and scrapbooking alphabet letters that she bought at Walmart. Once you make your game, she even gives you ways to use your cards to play … Read More ...
Writing with pre-writers
I love the idea of journaling even with those who aren’t able to write yet. The Write Start uses a journal and some colored pencils to get her little boy in the habit of expressing himself on paper. It … Read More ...
Summer Fun Ideas: Who Am I? Book
Making books with your children can be both educational (for them) and enlightening (for you). Susan Kapuscinski Gaylord has made a living out of making books with elementary age students and teaches you how to do it too on Making … Read More ...
Our art corner
I created a little art corner/kids table for my son Jakson about six months ago out of some things we had laying around—a wooden step ladder, the top of an old coffee table, leftover peg board for displaying art and … Read More ...
Summer Fun Ideas: Tangrams
Let’s Explore has started a new series of ideas for summer learning. The first activity is about tangrams. Her post includes links to printable worksheets and an explanation of how she used them with her kids. Let’s Explore has even … Read More ...
Summer Fun Ideas: Activity Bucket
Make and Takes has filled a “Summer Tub o’ Fun” with lots of craft and art supplies to keep the kids busy during the summer. When her kids claim boredom, she points them in the direction of the tub. What … Read More ...
Make It: Father’s Day Frame
Create a personalized picture frame for Father’s Day. Martha Stewart tells you how using a printable template, card stock, and photos. Easy and will look great on dad’s desk!!
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Make It: Father’s Day Coupon Book
I remember making one of these for my dad when I was younger. The greatest things about coupon books are that they are personal AND cheap to make!! Check out the links for help creating your own coupon books with … Read More ...
Make It: Snake Tie
Father’s Day is looming near-still looking for some ideas? How about a snake tie? Take one of dad’s old ties and create a new pet just for him. Wouldn’t it look great wrapped around his computer at work?!?
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