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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>Ethan&#8217;s Special Day</title>
		<link>http://grandmalizzieshouse.com/2010/07/27/ethans-special-day/</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 27 Jul 2010 16:40:51 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Grandma Lizzie</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Ethan likes to eat under the table so here he is having breakfast.

At Wheeler Farm, Ethan had fun throwing a stick in the stream and running to the bridge to catch it. Oh, the simple joys of childhood!

Then is was off to Great-Grandma&#8217;s condo for swimming.

After swimming, Great-Grandma took us to Wendy&#8217;s for lunch. 
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		<title>Story Wheel</title>
		<link>http://grandmalizzieshouse.com/2010/07/19/story-wheel/</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 19 Jul 2010 16:54:29 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Grandma Lizzie</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[This is a simple activity you can do with your children (3-11 years) that will strengthen their reading and writing skills. Choose a short book to read. Whether you’re reading the book to your child or they are reading to you, be sure to stop periodically and ask questions about what has happened in the [...]]]></description>
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		<title>20 Frame Game</title>
		<link>http://grandmalizzieshouse.com/2010/07/14/20-frame-game/</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 14 Jul 2010 14:47:43 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Grandma Lizzie</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Math Activities]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[Fun math game for ages 4-10 years.
STEP 1 Print out the 20 Frame Game sheet with number cubes.
STEP 2  Cut out the number cubes and use clear tape to assemble.
STEP 3  Each player will need 1 Twenty Frame Game pattern and beans to be used as markers.
STEP 4  Have fun playing the [...]]]></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>Mason&#8217;s Special Day</title>
		<link>http://grandmalizzieshouse.com/2010/07/08/masons-special-day/</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 08 Jul 2010 16:24:57 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Grandma Lizzie</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Mason&#8217;s special day was jam packed with activities. We had fun playing dominoes then lining them up and knocking them down.

We headed to the park for a game of basketball. I had difficulty walking after that!
The day ended with lunch and swimming at Great-grandma Macey&#8217;s.
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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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		<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[Quick Tips]]></category>
		<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>
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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>Megan&#8217;s Special Day</title>
		<link>http://grandmalizzieshouse.com/2010/06/25/megans-special-day-2/</link>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 25 Jun 2010 13:42:12 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Grandma Lizzie</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[We went to my school to do a few things in my classroom. Megan helped me organize and cover bulletinboards. She had fun writing on the whiteboard.

Having lunch at Sizzler. I think Megan&#8217;s favorite part was the ice cream bar.

We had so much fun making clothespin dolls. Megan had some great ideas to decorate her [...]]]></description>
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