I love the art of Jan Brett, author and illustrator. You can get this animal matching game at her website. It's free and you don't have to sign up or register for anything. Go to Animal Matching Game. She has lots more fun activities and ideas that go with her books...
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...
This is so easy and fun to make your children can do it on their own. Peanut Butter Candy You will need: 1 2/3 C. peanut butter 2 Tbsp . margarine 1 1/2 C. powdered sugar 1/2 tsp. vanilla flavoring 1.Cream together peanut butter, margarine and vanilla. Then slowly...
It's fun cooking with grandchildren but it's often messy. this is an easy apron idea. No sewing involved! It can be washed and reused. You’ll need 1 dish towel for each child. Fold the towel in half then put ribbon or string across the inside fold. This becomes the...
This is a fun & easy decoration to make. 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....
Make Potatoe Latkes for a Hanukkah celebration with family and friends. This is a simplified recipe. Get Original Recipe 5 large potatoes peeled & grated 3 eggs salt & pepper oil for frying or you can just use vegetable spray & fry them as you would...
Celebrate Hanukkah by playing the Dreidel Game. Print the easy Dreidel pattern and have fun with friends and family. Traditionally you play with gold chocolate coins but I use unshelled peanuts.Get pattern and directions
The National Center on Addiction and Substance Abuse at Columbia University in NYC found that the more children eat dinner with their families, the less likely they are to smoke, drink or use drugs. "Frequent family dinners provide parents a perfect opportunity to...
This is a Halloween family activity that everyone will love. When you are carving pumpkins plan to roast the seeds and enjoy them at the same time. After you have cut the top off of a pumpkin let the kids remove all the seeds from inside. You can make it a math game...
Easy to make. 1. Use any size can and take off the lids on both ends with a can opener that doesn't leave sharp edges. 2.With a hammer, pound the bottom of one end so it comes together. 3.Use a screwdriver to make the holes for the handle. 4.Paint and decorate. 5.For...