Paper Sack Journal
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...
Piggybook by Anthony Browne
This book is hilarious. Mrs. Piggott is tired of playing domestic drudge to her unappreciative husband and sons, so she disappears, leaving them to fend for themselves. That's when the Piggott household undergoes the most extraordinary transformation, they slowly...
Frozen Banana Pops
Kids of all ages will love these. Frozen Banana Pops You will need: ¼ banana for each child ¾ c. chocolate chips 3 T. margarine Optional - coconut, crushed nuts, graham crackers or sprinkles 1. Cover a cookie sheet with waxed paper. 2. Peel each banana and cut into...
Easy Button Headbands
Here's a way to use those random buttons that you can't bare to part with because you know you'll need them someday. I bought some headbands at the dollar store and had my granddaughters create their own. Megan wanted hers to be simple but Kate wanted every button she...
Playing Safely With Children
Great tips about safe ways to play with your children/grandchildren from Parent’s Magazine. 1. Don’t toss your baby in the air. Instead hold him/her close against your chest and jump up and down. It’s still exciting but there’s no risk of hurting baby. 2. Never tickle...
Dear Mrs. LaRue by Mark Teague
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...
Lady Bug Math Facts
This is a fun way for kids to practice math facts. You'll Need: paper & pattern scissors & brads crayons, or markers Directions: Print out copies of the lady bugs for each math problem you want to create Cut out the main body and the wings and attach with a...
Paper Beads
These beads are easy and fun to make. You use paper you would normally throw away or recycle. This activity reinforces measuring and patterning skills. You'll need: A variety of paper (magazines, comics, wrapping paper, etc.) Scissors Glue Pencil Yarn Directions: 1....
Celebrate What’s Right With America
It seems that we are bombarded by newspapers, magazines, television, and radio with all that is wrong with America. How about this July Fourth make a Top Ten List of what is great about America. Here is mine: 10. I was able to go to college and choose my profession....
Star Pastry Treats
Children will have fun making this special treat for a family party and they can practice their measurement skills too. Star Pastry Treat You will need: 2 sheets of ready-rolled puff pastry 1/3 C jam (any flavor) 1 C whipped cream Confectioner’s sugar Colored...
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