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Everglades by Jean Craighead George

Everglades by Jean Craighead George

by Grandma Lizzie | Apr 21, 2021 | Books, Earth Day, Learning Activities, Seasons & Holidays

This is a great book to read for Earth Day. It tells of five children traveling through the Florida Everglades by canoe, their guide tells them about the change in the landscape around them. They learn that it is now an endangered ecosystem, one that will only survive...
Sarah Cynthia Sylvia Stout Would                                         Not Take The Garbage Out

Sarah Cynthia Sylvia Stout Would Not Take The Garbage Out

by Grandma Lizzie | Apr 19, 2021 | Crafts for Kids, Earth Day, Learning Activities, Poetry, Reading Activities

This is a fun poem by Shel Silverstein found in the book Where the Sidewalk Ends. It’s great to read and talk about rhyming, recycling and composting. Kids can make their own garbage can and complete an activity sheet. You will need: A clean, empty canMagazines...

What Makes a Family Happy?

by Grandma Lizzie | Apr 16, 2021 | Communication Ideas, Family Activities

What is your secret to a happy family? Dr. Scott Haltzman, author of the book “The Secrets of Happy Families, says there a 4 keys to building a family that will be truly happy. 1. Happy families know who they are. When your family agrees on its core values and...
Gardening With Children

Gardening With Children

by Grandma Lizzie | Apr 14, 2021 | Easter & Spring, Family Activities, Grandma Camp Ideas, Learning Activities, Math Activities, Reading Activities, Seasons & Holidays

If you enjoy gardening, invite your grandchildren to help plant your garden. This can be a great time to talk and you can use the ideas below to make it a fun learning time for math, reading and writing. Gardening Learning ActivitiesMeasure how far apart to plant the...
Bookmaking Ideas

Bookmaking Ideas

by Grandma Lizzie | Apr 12, 2021 | Blogroll, Crafts for Kids, Learning Activities, Writing Activities

I attended a fantastic two day bookmaking workshop presented by artist and bookmaker Susan Kapluscinski Gaylord. All of her ideas use materials you already have and would probably recycle but now they have a new use. Check out her website Makingbooks .
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