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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>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>Paper House Activity &amp; Father&#8217;s Day Card</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 15 Jun 2010 16:01:12 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Grandma Lizzie</dc:creator>
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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>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>
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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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		<title>Reading, Writing, Recycling</title>
		<link>http://grandmalizzieshouse.com/2010/05/18/reading-writing-recycling/</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 18 May 2010 13:19:08 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Grandma Lizzie</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Earth Day]]></category>
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This activity is not just for Earth Day but is great all year round. Before you recycle your old magazines and newspapers, let your grandchildren use them to create stories or books.
You’ll need magazines, newspapers scissors, glue, blank paper and a pencil. Let your grandchildren cut out pictures and words to create an original story.
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		<title>Gardening With Grandchildren</title>
		<link>http://grandmalizzieshouse.com/2010/05/10/gardening-with-grandchildren/</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 10 May 2010 15:08:48 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Grandma Lizzie</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[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 Activities
Measure how far apart to plant the seeds.
Measure the perimeter of the garden.
Count how many [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Hot Dog Book</title>
		<link>http://grandmalizzieshouse.com/2010/04/30/hot-dog-book/</link>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 30 Apr 2010 13:30:29 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Grandma Lizzie</dc:creator>
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		<category><![CDATA[bookmaking ideas]]></category>
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This is a fun and easy book that you and your kids can make. They can write about a special activity or anything they enjoy. It&#8217;s handy to take in the car or put in your pocket.
WATCH VIDEO for instructions then have fun!
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		<title>Marshmallow Peeps</title>
		<link>http://grandmalizzieshouse.com/2010/03/30/marshmallow-peeps/</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 30 Mar 2010 03:37:59 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Grandma Lizzie</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Easter]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Poetry]]></category>
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Did you know there&#8217;s a website devoted to Peeps? CHECK IT OUT.
You&#8217;ll find holiday ideas, recipes and you can even join the Peeps Fan Club.
April is National Poetry Month so why not write a poem about Peeps with your grandchildren. Here&#8217;s one that me and my grandchildren wrote:
     Peeps
Purple, pink and [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Make a Caterpillar Story</title>
		<link>http://grandmalizzieshouse.com/2010/03/29/make-a-caterpillar-story/</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 29 Mar 2010 03:59:08 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Grandma Lizzie</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Download Hungry Caterpillar
Read The Very Hungry Caterpillar by Eric Carle. It&#8217;s 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. When you&#8217;re finished let your grandchildren write their own &#8220;hungry [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Easy Books to Make</title>
		<link>http://grandmalizzieshouse.com/2010/03/15/easy-books-to-make/</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 15 Mar 2010 16:40:22 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Grandma Lizzie</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Kids will love to make these easy books and create their own story. Susan Kapuscinski Gaylord is an author and teacher and loves to share her easy bookmaking ideas. I&#8217;ll bet you can find several that your grandchildren or children will enjoy making.

GET IDEAS &#038; INSTRUCTIONS
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