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Where parents and grandparents will find a variety of creative, fun, and educational activities that can be enjoyed together to build strong relationships and lasting memories.

Stick Maze

Sep 23, 2022 | Crafts for Kids, Earth Day, Family Activities, Family Reunion Ideas

September is Wilderness Month. To celebrate, your kids can make a stick maze. Gather different sizes of sticks from a hike, a park or your own backyard. Draw your maze on paper then create it with the sticks. More ideas at WILDERNESS KIDS.

Individual Apple Pies

Sep 21, 2022 | Helpful Ideas, Recipes

Individual Apple PiesReady-made pie crust (the kind that comes packaged flat in the dairy case)Canned apple pie fillingHave each child cut out two large circles of pie crust (using a large, round cookie cutter or a large plastic drinking cup). Put a spoonful of pie...

Paper Plate Gift Box

Sep 19, 2022 | Christmas & Winter, Crafts for Kids, Easter & Spring, Helpful Ideas, Mother's Day, Party Ideas, Valentine's Day

This is an inexpensive and easy to make gift box.

Bandit in the Bob Marshall Wilderness: A True Wilderness Adventure

Sep 16, 2022 | Books, Learning Activities

This is a great book for kids to read during Wilderness Month or anytime. It's written by Dona Love and illustrated by Laura Love. Filled with stories and facts about Wilderness, this true story tells a tale of survival when a forest fire separates a dog named Bandit...

Twig Boat

Sep 14, 2022 | Crafts for Kids, Earth Day, Family Activities, Family Reunion Ideas

September is Wilderness Month. To celebrate, your kids can make a twig boat from items found on a wilderness hike or in your own backyard. More ideas at WILDERNESS KIDS

$Cool Math Trick$

Cool Math Trick

Sep 7, 2022 | Learning Activities, Math Activities

Butterfly Snack

Sep 5, 2022 | Party Ideas, Recipes

Here's a fun, healthy snack for after school or on the run. They're easy for kids to make too. Directions at Squawkfox.com

Ribbon Tape Pencil Holder

Sep 2, 2022 | Crafts for Kids, Family Activities, Family Reunion Ideas, Grandma Camp Ideas, Party Ideas

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...

Hand Washing Video for Kids

Aug 31, 2022 | Healthy Living, Helpful Ideas

This is a darling video for kids to teach the proper way to wash hands. It has a catchy song you can sing as you wash. Go to Washy Washy Clean

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Rhyme Time Game

Rhyming words can help children become better readers and spellers. They can hear patterns and begin to see and hear word families (rat, bat, cat, fat). This is an easy game that can be played anywhere: in the car, walking, laying in bed. You begin by saying “ I’m...

Star Wars Light Saber

While we were on a family vacation at a lake, it was my grandson's birthday. They love Star Wars so their mom made light sabers for all the kids. She bought a bunch of water noodles at the dollar store and wrapped black tape around one end for the handle. They were an...

Spooky Halloween Treats

Rhodes Bread has lots of great dinner and treat ideas for Halloween. From Rhodes Bread.

Princess Garland

Create this princess garland with crepe paper, wire and beads. So easy your child can help make it. You'll Need: crepe paper, beads and wire Directions: 1. Measure enough wire to fit the child's head and a little extra for securing together when finished. 2. Form it...

Holocaust Remembrance Days

There are a number of International Holocaust Remembrance Days. This is a great time to talk to children about prejudice, justice, love for our fellowmen, and acceptance. World War II is part of the 6th grade course of study and when I talk with my students about the...