This is a fun book I like to read every year to my grandkids. 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...
Your child can make an alphabet book. It's as easy as ABC. Just download the the letters, color and make into a book. You could even just print the letters in your child's name and display on their wall or door. Download Alphabet Pages
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This is a great rainy day activity or when it's too hot to play outside. Gather old magazines and newspapers, let your kids use them to create stories or books. You’ll need magazines, newspapers scissors, glue, blank paper and a pencil. They can cut out pictures and...
This is a unique and fun way for your grandchildren to keep up on their writing skills while camping or traveling. They can keep postcards, brochures or other items in the paper sack and write or draw about their adventures.You'll need: lunch size paper sacks, staples...
This is a humorous story written from the perspective of a dog that is sent to obedience school by his owner Mrs. LaRue. He writes letters to her each day trying to convince her that he needs to come home. The illustrations show that he is really living the life of...
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...
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 &...
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...
The Very Hungry Caterpillar by Eric Carle is a story about a tiny caterpillar who eats and eats until he becomes a big, fat caterpillar. He builds a small house around himself and after two weeks, he becomes a beautiful butterfly. Read the story with your child.Print,...