How many ways can you make a valentine? We probably all know how to fold a piece of red or pink paper in half and cut out half a heart, then unfold it to get your valentine. But can you think of other ways to give valentines to your children? Here is a passel of ideas for making valentine fun. Don’t overlook the links for more information and ideas. Origami heart – click this link for
Seeking Christmas: Finding the True Meaning Through Family Traditions Author: Renee Robinson Illustrated by Veronica Hallum Paperback: 41 pages Publisher: Crosslink Publishing (2013) Language: English ISBN-13: 978-1-9636746-57-6 Ages: Family activities for all ages Recommended retail price $9.95 Reviewed By: Janice Green Rating: 🙂 🙂 🙂 🙂 🙂 This Christmas gem, Seeking Christmas: Finding the True Meaning Through Family Traditions by Renee Robinson, is a book that pulls on my heartstrings. How I wish I had children in my home to share these fun and enriching activities, and
Watermelon – sketched in colored pencil by Janice Green in art class last week. This sketch provided the inspiration for this article. Summertime is the right time for sweet, juicy, yummy watermelon. It tastes so good, and it brings back memories of summers past to young and old alike. Watermelon is one of the healthiest snacks you can give your child in the summertime. Low in calories and high in moisture content, it’s a rare child who would turn down an
How do we teach our children to think outside themselves in a world that tries to cater to their every self-indulgent wants and needs? What is the typical response of most children when you ask them to do their chores or help a friend with a task that requires a bit of effort on their part? I fear that all too often the requests are met with resistance – they would rather play with their cell phones or the Wii
Where can you find wordsearch puzzles with your children’s names in them? Where you you look for a crossword puzzle with the names of places you plan to go on your upcoming vacation? If you are willing to spend just a few minutes, you can create your own personalized puzzles. And if you are planning a vacation, the puzzles can be given to the children on a long road trip. Well designed puzzles can serve as teaching tools that
