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,...
This remarkable story about compassion and healing is for all ages. After WWII, an American girl and her mother convince others to send shoes and food to families in Germany who were left homeless and hungry. After you have read the book, have your child trace their...
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...
These turkey facts would be fun to share at your thanksgiving dinner. Turkey Facts
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 .
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...
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...
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...