These turkey facts would be fun to share at your thanksgiving dinner. Turkey Facts

Nov 25, 2020 | Family Activities, Party Ideas, Reading Activities, Thanksgiving Activities
These turkey facts would be fun to share at your thanksgiving dinner. Turkey Facts
Nov 2, 2020 | Crafts for Kids, Family Activities, Grandma Camp Ideas, Learning Activities, Reading Activities, Writing Activities
Susan Kapluscinski Gaylord is an artist and bookmaker. All of her ideas use materials you already have, would throw away or recycle but now they have a new use. Check out her website Makingbooks .
Oct 14, 2020 | Books, Halloween & Fall, Reading Activities, Writing Activities
CinderHazel is a blond witch who loves dirt more than anything. When her step sisters and step mother fly off to attend the annual Halloween witches’ ball, where the elusive Prince Alarming will make an appearance, they leave CinderHazel behind. All her...
Sep 25, 2020 | Communication Ideas, Family Activities, Healthy Living, Helpful Ideas, Learning Activities, Reading Activities
Because I love to read, I enjoy giving books to my grandchildren that we can read together. It's always magical to share a story for the first time. When I'm spending the day with them we sometimes go to the library and gather lots of books to take...
Sep 24, 2020 | Family Activities, Games, Learning Activities, Math Activities, Reading Activities
This easy activity can help children with patterning, rhythm, coordination, reading, spelling. Boy, that's a lot for something so simple.Directions:1. Print & cutout the activity cards (at least 3 copies).2. Arrange the cards across the floor in any order creating...
Sep 21, 2020 | Books, Learning Activities, Reading Activities
It was the perfect summer. That is until Jeremy Ross moved into the house down the street and became Enemy Number One. Luckily, Dad has a surefire way to get rid of enemies-Enemy Pie. But one of the secret ingredients is spending an entire day with the enemy! In this...
Aug 27, 2020 | Books, Learning Activities, Reading Activities
Great book for ages 3-12. A young fruit bat becomes separated from her mother and finds her way to a nest of birds. She is adopted by them but must learn bird-like behavior. This is not natural to her and causes conflict that eventually gets worked out. Great for...
Jul 29, 2020 | Learning Activities, Math Activities, Reading Activities
This is a fun activity that combines addition, multiplication & division skills. The Giant Jam Sandwich by John Lord & Janet Burroway is a tall tale about a village afflicted by a plague of wasps. They try many ways to get rid of them but they are...
Jul 19, 2020 | Family Activities, Games, Learning Activities, Reading Activities
Rhyming words can help children become better readers and spellers. They can hear patterns and begin to see and hear word families (rat, bat, cat, fat). This is an easy game that can be played anywhere: in the car, walking, laying in bed. You begin by saying “ I’m...
Jan 24, 2011 | Learning Activities, Reading Activities, Writing Activities
Grandparents can help their grandchildren learn to read or become better readers by: 1. Having books available when they come to visit and encouraging them to explore books. 2. Reading together and talking about what you’re reading. 3. Make reading a pleasure and show...