Category Archives: Activities

What About…Last Minute Halloween Crafts?

Posted on October 28, 2010 by Cheri

It’s October 27th and there are just 4 more days until Halloween!  Are you searching for last minute activities to do with your kids?  I am!  I’ve perused other people’s blogs and other websites in search of some great ideas … Continue reading →

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The World’s Greatest Playdough

Posted on October 25, 2010 by Janae

I have discovered the most amazing recipe for playdough. It is so easy to make. It is safe for kids if they happen to eat it. It smells great. And, best of all, it takes forever to dry out. Seriously. … Continue reading →

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Halloween Phantom

Posted on October 20, 2010 by Cheri

Have you been hit by the Halloween Phantom yet?  If not, start it going around your neighborhood!  Just print this poem, make two plates or baskets of goodies, drop both the poem and the goodies off on two of your neighbors’ … Continue reading →

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How to make a lei (flower necklace)

Posted on October 18, 2010 by Heidi

A lei in definition is a garland or a wreath that is meant to be worn.  Lei is usually given for events such as concerts, graduations, birthdays, anniversaries, or for speakers at events.  Traditionally it is a symbol of aloha. … Continue reading →

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Class Halloween Party–Guts & Stuff Tactile Station

Posted on October 14, 2010 by Sunny

  Helping with your elementary school aged child’s class Halloween Party?  A popular activity for the Halloween parties at our school are the gross-them-out tactile station.  Basically the idea is to have the kids feel something that you suggest is … Continue reading →

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Homemade Graham Crackers

Posted on October 12, 2010 by Heidi

We were going “backyard camping” this last weekend.  We had the tent set up in the side yard, hotdogs in the fridge, and marshmallows and chocolate in the cupboard.  All we were missing were the graham crackers!  A friend had … Continue reading →

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Learning Fun-Is it Possible?

Posted on October 11, 2010 by Cheri

My daughter, Laney, is 4.  Even though she will start kindegarten next fall, I have chosen to not put her in preschool this year.  I don’t know if its because I’m not ready for her to grow up, or if … Continue reading →

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Puppies to Frankenstein–Now What?

Posted on October 8, 2010 by Sunny
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Sure, I couldn’t help but enjoy my first 2-year-old in his puppy costume, having a blast rolling his pumpkin around the condo.  There are some very charming elements to Halloween.  But as the years have passed, most of my kids … Continue reading →

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Enjoying the Season

Posted on October 7, 2010 by Janae

I love autumn.  I love the splattering of colors through the trees.  I love the crisp air and the falling leaves.  I love pulling out my jeans from last year and pulling on my favorite pullover that I haven’t worn … Continue reading →

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Happy Bat-o-lanterns

Posted on October 4, 2010 by Kerri

This week’s cool adventure was making Bat Pumpkins! They’re adorable, fun to make with youngsters, and better yet, the squirrels don’t eat these nearly as fast as carved jack-o-lanterns. What you’ll need: Pumpkins –real or plastic black acrylic paint black … Continue reading →

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