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For each placemat you‘ll need:
Paper that measures 34 inches long & 13 inches wide (butcher paper, newsprint, large paper sacks, wrapping paper, wall paper).
Scissors & glue.
Items to decorate the envelope: stickers, crayons, markers, paper, glitter, etc.

Directions:
1. Measure 13 inches from the bottom and fold the paper up. This will form the opening of the envelope.
2. Fold down from the top 8 inches to form the flap.
3. Make the flap pointed by folding each side into the center, cut the extra paper off.
4. Glue the sides of the envelope along the edges.

When your child is not looking, put an object in a bag. Have her listen carefully while you give five clues about the item. She will try to guess what is in the bag. When she does let her pick an object and you listen for clues.
From Home & School Connection December 2010

This treat can is easy to make. All you need is a metal can, wire, paint, and embelishments.

Clean your can and remove label. You’ll need to take off the bottom of the can too. Be sure to use a can opener that doesn’t leave sharp edges.
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Using an awl or a nail, hammer two holes on each side of the top of the can.

Using the hammer pound the bottom of the can flat together.

The top remains open.
Now paint, decorate, add a wire for the handle, and fill with a special treat.

You will need:
4 cups fresh or frozen cranberries
3 cups miniature marshmallows
3/4 cup sugar
2 cups finely chopped, peeled tart apples
1/2 cup halved green grapes
1/8 tsp salt
1 cup low-fat whipped topping

Directions:
Place cranberries in a food processor; cover and process until finely chopped. Pour into a bowl and add marshmallows and sugar. Cover and refrigerate for 4 hours or overnight. Just before serving, stir in the apples, grapes, and salt. Fold in whipped topping. You can also add nuts.

This is great for all ages. You just need a deck of card with numbers. If you’re using playing card remove the aces and face cards. You can use UNO or Racko cards. Put the cards face down in a pile. Take turns drawing 2 cards from the pile. Determine ahead of time if you will add, subtract or multiply the numbers on the 2 cards. The person to get the correct answer first, keeps the cards. The person with the most cards is the winner. You can also play where each person has a pile. Together each of you turn over one card. The first person to add, subtract or multiply the numbers correctly gets to keep the cards.

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Even if your grandchildren don’t live near you, they can still share their favorite books. If your family has a blog or a website have your grandchildren write a review of a book they read recently. It will help boost their reading comprehension and writing skills. It will also help you to know the kind of books they like to read which is great for gift ideas.

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Healthy Kids

It seems with every new year people make resolutions to get more exercise and eat healthier. This website is great for everyone but it’s especially geared toward 8 – 18 year olds. You can play games, watch the short videos and find lots of information about how to live a healthier lifestyle.

This is a fun & easy decoration to make with your grandchildren or children.
All you need is:
Paint stirring stick, tongue depressor, black & white paint, buttons, googly eyes, fabric scraps (scarf), orange marker or felt (nose), black marker (mouth), ribbon (for hanging) and hot glue.
Directions:
1. Paint stick & tongue depressor & glue as shown.
2. Add face, scarf & buttons.
3. Attach ribbon on back with hot glue.

My grandsons made these.