Category Archives: Family Activities

Activity suggestions for families and children

Writing Family Keepsakes

Posted on May 14, 2012 by JaniceDGreen

My mother and her twin brother will turn 94 in about three weeks. The way people live have changed so much in those 94 years that it is a wonder their heads aren’t spinning. Children today know so little about … Continue reading →

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Creation Week Activities (…a work in progress…)

Posted on April 16, 2012 by JaniceDGreen

I have been brainstorming over the past few weeks for activities that would be appropriate for a Creation week Vacation Bible School or for a day camp program. Rather than make separate posts for each day I plan to make … Continue reading →

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Gifts children can make

Posted on February 10, 2012 by JaniceDGreen

Thoughtful handmade gifts made by children are always treasured by those who receive them. Here are several ideas of simple gifts children can make. Perhaps they would make nice Valentines Day gifts for teachers, grandparents, or aunts and uncles.   One … Continue reading →

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Family fun – make a Thaumatrope

Posted on January 15, 2012 by JaniceDGreen

Back in the days when children often made their own toys, they made thaumatropes. This was a simple art form designed to fool the eyes into combining two pictures into one composite picture. The picture on the right shows two … Continue reading →

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Keeping Christ in Christmas

Posted on December 3, 2011 by JaniceDGreen

Advent is a special time of year as we each look forward to Christmas in our own ways. Some decorate with gusto while other shop ’til they drop. Some bake cookies, fruitcakes, and candy to give to friends. Some will … Continue reading →

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