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		<title>All Sorts of Sorts</title>
		<link>http://grandmalizzieshouse.com/2010/07/28/all-sorts-of-sorts/</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 28 Jul 2010 14:14:14 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Grandma Lizzie</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Sorting is a great activity to get kids thinking about data, attributes and patterns and how things can be organized in different ways. These are skills they need for math. 
1. Collect many different kinds of things to sort (buttons, rocks, shells money, lids, beans, small toys, etc.).
2. Download the “How Many Ways to Sort” [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Bookmaking Ideas</title>
		<link>http://grandmalizzieshouse.com/2010/07/12/bookmaking-ideas/</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 12 Jul 2010 15:25:23 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Grandma Lizzie</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[I attended a fantastic two day bookmaking workshop presented by artist and bookmaker Susan Kapluscinski Gaylord. I have been following Susan for several months and she inspired me to have my grandkids make books of their &#8220;Special Day with Grandma Liz.&#8221; All of her ideas use materials you already have and would probably recycle but [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Fun Sandwiches</title>
		<link>http://grandmalizzieshouse.com/2010/07/07/fun-sandwiches/</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 07 Jul 2010 15:20:51 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Grandma Lizzie</dc:creator>
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		<category><![CDATA[easy sandwiches]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[What could be easier? Just make your favorite sandwich and use cookie cutters to make the shapes. What child wouldn&#8217;t want to eat these?
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		<title>Talking Sticks</title>
		<link>http://grandmalizzieshouse.com/2010/07/06/talking-sticks-2/</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 06 Jul 2010 15:21:01 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Grandma Lizzie</dc:creator>
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		<category><![CDATA[ideas to get kids talking]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[Sometimes it’s hard to get children to tell you about their day. Talking sticks can get child talking. On craft sticks write different questions. Put the sticks in a cup and during dinner have each family member take turns drawing a stick and answering the question. You can also use strips of paper instead of [...]]]></description>
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		<title>A Fun Way to Preserve Memories</title>
		<link>http://grandmalizzieshouse.com/2010/07/05/a-fun-way-to-preserve-memories/</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 05 Jul 2010 15:37:08 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Grandma Lizzie</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Crafts for Kids]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Family Activities]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[A fun way to preserve special summer memories is by using a tin lunch box. You can find them at craft stores and they come in various shapes and sizes.

Use permanent markers and stickers to decorate the outside then use a clip magnet on the inside cover to hold all the photos. You can make [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Fun Family Reading Ideas</title>
		<link>http://grandmalizzieshouse.com/2010/06/24/fun-family-reading-ideas/</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 24 Jun 2010 15:12:19 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Grandma Lizzie</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Great ideas from the National PTA, to help your child learn to read or become a better reader. 
1. License to read. On car trips, make it a game to point out and read license plates, billboards, and interesting road signs.
2. Better than TV. Swap evening TV for a good action story or tale of [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Links On A Chain &#8211; Family Reunion Activity</title>
		<link>http://grandmalizzieshouse.com/2010/06/21/links-on-a-chain-family-reunion-activity-2/</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 21 Jun 2010 14:40:19 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Grandma Lizzie</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[I came across an activity that Kimberlee Woodward, a teacher in Michigan, used in her classroom that I thought would be fun for a family reunion or a family gathering. Each person has 3-5 different-colored paper strips on which they write a different talent. They create a mini paper chain by linking their talent strips [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Paper House Activity &amp; Father&#8217;s Day Card</title>
		<link>http://grandmalizzieshouse.com/2010/06/15/paper-house-activity-fathers-day-card/</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 15 Jun 2010 16:01:12 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Grandma Lizzie</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[ 
This is fun and easy all year long but it can also be used as a Father&#8217;s Day card.
 All you need is a rectangle shape piece of paper and a pencil. You can make your house as large or as small as you like depending on the size of paper. Have your child [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Visiting Musuems With Your Kids</title>
		<link>http://grandmalizzieshouse.com/2010/06/14/visiting-musuems-with-your-kids/</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 14 Jun 2010 14:26:56 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Grandma Lizzie</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[5 Ideas for making excursions to museums or historical sites more fun for kids:
1. Realize that you may need to spend just a short time in each area. If your child seems interested stay longer, if not move on quickly.
2. Before you go, make a list of things for the children to look for (number [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Ice Cream Cone Activity</title>
		<link>http://grandmalizzieshouse.com/2010/06/09/ice-cream-cone-activity-2/</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 09 Jun 2010 14:04:19 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Grandma Lizzie</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Family Activities]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[ Print out an ice cream cone pattern for each family member. Each person cuts out the single scoop ice cream cone and writes their name as shown in the picture. Put the cones on the refridgertor or a bulletin board so everyone can see them. Cut out the remaining scoops and put them in [...]]]></description>
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