Talking Sticks
Sometimes it’s hard to get children to tell you about their day. Talking sticks can get a child talking. On craft sticks write different questions. Put the sticks in a cup and during dinner have each family member take turns drawing a stick and answering the question....
A Fun Way to Preserve Memories
A fun way to preserve special summer memories is by using a tin lunch box. You can find them at craft stores and they come in various shapes and sizes. Use permanent markers and stickers to decorate the outside then use a clip magnet on the inside cover to hold all...
Two Bad Ants by Chris Van Allsburg
This is a great book for ages 4-12 years. It's written from the perspective of two ants who are searching for food. They end up in a kitchen where they encounter lots of trouble in a toaster, a garbage disposal and an electrical outlet.The illustrations are fantastic....
Making Your Home Safe For Grandchildren
If your grandchildren are coming for a visit, whether long or short, you want your home to be safe. Here's a website mysafehome.org that lets you take a virtual tour of a home and gives safety tips for each room. There's other great information too.
Sorting Jar – Math Activity
Sorting activities are great to help children build math skills. As they create patterns, organize items in sets and examine similarities and differences in items, they build a foundation for a better understanding of math. This is a fun and inexpensive sorting...
Stellaluna by Janell Cannon
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...
A Different Kind of Birthday Card
My friend made me this clever birthday card from a Laughing Cow Cheese container. She cut out circle to match the size of the container, attached them with tape, decorated the pages, and glued one circle to the bottom of the container. The lid is decorated also. When...
Magnetic Photo Frames
This is a fun and inexpensive way to show photos of your grandchildren on your fridge or any magnetic board. You will need lids from cans (any size will work - soup, vegetables, fruit, etc.), glue and magnets. Directions: 1. Remove the lid from the can, You will need...
Don’t Let Kids Flunk Out of Life
The novelist Walker Percy once observed, “Some people get all A's but flunk life,” Succeeding in life takes character. I recently read the book Character Matters by Dr. Thomas Lickona. It gave me great insight into how important it is to help our children and...
Ribbon Tape Pencil Holder
This is an easy activity for all ages and can be used to hold so many things. Use any size can but make sure you remove the lid with a can opener that doesn't leave sharp edges. Get ribbon tape (Washi tape) at the Dollar Store or any craft store. It comes in a variety...
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