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Science activity – Give Dad a Beard – (balloon activity) Material: balloon (lighter colour will work best), black (or dark) permanent marker, cracked black pepper (ground black pepper might work as well), plate, sweater, or blanket, or towel Blow up balloon and tie closed. Draw a man’s face on the balloon – keep the drawing […]
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In September, at least in the northern part of the world, the season of fall begins. Leaves on the trees and bushes and even the weeds, may begin to change colour. This is a perfect time to take your child for a walk around your neighbourhood, and/or to go to a park to collect leaves […]
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Paper Scales Fish Materials: different coloured paper – construction, tissue, old wrapping paper etc. scissors, white glue, googly eyes (or white paper circles with black eyes drawn on), fish outlines (can get from computer to print – google images fish outline) or draw your own fish shape on firm paper preferably 1. After selecting or […]
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I have a great summer activity for you to do with your kids. The two main things you need is a little plaster of Paris and some sand and water. This idea is something I have done myself with kids, but it was an article by Donna Erickson who has a syndicated column with family […]
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Ties! Ties! Ties! Ties are what is often portrayed as gifts for Dads. Well how about making a Father’s Day card that looks like a one. Click on the tie image to download the instructions for this craft. Materials: construction paper, scissors, pencil, glue,decorating media: (crayons, markers, paint, stickers, glitter, etc.) 1. Let child choose […]
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If you want to make a simple costume for yourself or your kids, I’ve got some ideas for you. Some of these are ideas that I have used myself. Some of these are taken from the magazine “Parents” Oct. 2019. An important part of the costume, which can be used as a base for other […]
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It’s spring in the northern hemisphere! Snow is melting, grass is starting to turn green and the summer birds are returning. Here are some springtime/bird activities for you to do with your kids. Have fun. You can find more Spring/bird activities as well as lots of other activities to do with your child in the […]
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Its fall and the leaves on the trees are changing colours – you’ll find red, yellow, orange, brown, and there may still be some green leaves left as well. Loopy Fall Tree Materials: construction paper, blue, green, red, yellow, orange, glue stick, scissors, (or paper cutter), white glue 1. Cut the red, yellow, orange and […]
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Poppies grew over the graves of fallen soldiers. The poppy is a symbol for soldiers who died in conflict Bottle Cap Field of Poppies Materials: plastic bottle cap, red, black and green paint, brush, white paper, optional: green marker. Paint a small border of green “grass” on the bottom of the paper approx. 2 to […]
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Caterpillar Valentine (This activity will build skills such as tracing, cutting, glueing and printing the child’s name) Materials: red, pink, and purple construction paper, scissors, pencil, marker, gluestick (or white glue), eyes (or white paper and marker), optional: glitter and other decorating craft material like buttons, ribbons etc.) Make a heart template – this can […]
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To offer parents and caregivers fun activities that will educate, entertain, and empower their kids. The activities in this book will develop their cognitive and social skills which will lead to more success for them in school and in life. In addition, doing these activities with the kid’s will build strong, emotional relationships which will also contribute to the kid’s success.