Handprint Butterfly
Handprint Butterfly You'll need: Paper Crayons or markers Scissors Tongue depressor or popsicle stick Pipe cleaner Directions: 1. Trace your child's hand on a piece of paper. Only do the fingers and have them spread out as if they are wings. 2. Cut out the shape and...
The Very Hungry Caterpillar
The Very Hungry Caterpillar by Eric Carle is a story about a tiny caterpillar who eats and eats until he becomes a big, fat caterpillar. He builds a small house around himself and after two weeks, he becomes a beautiful butterfly. Read the story with your child.Print,...
Clothespin Magnet
You will need: PatternsClothespinMagnetCrayons or markersScissors & glue Directions: Print, color and cut out one of the patterns or create one of your own.Glue the pattern to the clothespin (I would suggest a glue gun or Elmer’s glue).Attach magnet to the back....
Math Card Game
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...
One Thousand Tracings
This remarkable story about compassion and healing is for all ages. After WWII, an American girl and her mother convince others to send shoes and food to families in Germany who were left homeless and hungry. After you have read the book, have your child trace their...
Pet Rock
Let your children create a "pet rock" by decorating a rock using markers, yarn, sequins, felt, and anything else you think might be interesting. It can be spooky, silly, glamorous, or alien. They can also make a house for their pet rock using a shoe box. Print out the...
Thumbprint Cookies
This is a fun and easy recipe you can make with children. They will love making and filling the thumbprint. Thumbprint Cookies i teaspoon vanila 1 cup butter or margarine 2 egg yolks 1/2 cup brown sugar 2 cups flour 1/2 teaspoon salt Any berry, jam or chocolate chips...
Grandchild Wanted Poster
When you know your grandchildren are coming to visit, create a wanted poster for each one and email or send them in the mail. You can design your own or download the one I created. Reward ideas:5 hugs and kisses1 ice cream conereading a favorite story togetherplaying...
Story Wheel
This is a simple activity you can do with your children (3-11 years) that will strengthen their reading and writing skills. Choose a short book to read. Whether you’re reading the book to your child or they are reading to you, be sure to stop periodically and ask...
Valentine Breakfast Ideas
Everything in the shape of a heart including the napkin. Well, it worked out to be easy for the toast and the fruit in a heart bowl, but the egg was another story. I put a cookie cutter in the frying pan and poured in the egg. I pressed the cookie cutter down hard...
Conversation Hearts Activity
This is a fun activity to do with any colored candy but especially fun at Valentine’s to do with Conversation Hearts.What you will need for each person:A graphing sheetConversation HeartsBefore you begin estimate how many Conversation Hearts you have then check to see...
Valentine Treat Can
This treat can is easy to make. All you need is a metal can, wire, paint, and embellishments. 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. > Using an awl or a nail,...
Crankenstein Valentine
This monstrously funny Valentine's Day story about the world's crankiest kid, written by Samantha Berger and illustrated by a Caldecott Medal-winning artist, Dan Santat.Who is Crankenstein? He may look like an ordinary boy, but he can turn into mumbling, grumbling...
Valentine Envelope Placemats
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....
Heart-Shaped Cupcakes
Aren't these darling. To create the heart shape, place a small marble or a 1/2-inch ball of aluminum foil between each liner and one side of the tin (a great job for kids). This will push the paper into the batter to form the notch in the heart.
Service From the Heart
Print and cut out these cards and give a set to each member of your family. Find ways to do service then leave a card. You can sign your name or do it anonymously. Service From the HeartDownload
Pop Up Cards
I had fun with my grandchildren creating pop up cards. You can do them for any occasion. My grandkids wanted to do their favorite characters; dragons and Mario. There are many tutorials. This is the one I used. Tutorial
Story Pyramid
Print out the Story Pyramid template with the lines and write a story with your grandchild about any event you shared together this past year. It could be about a birthday celebration, a holiday, a vacation, or a visit to a museum or park. If you are not able to be...
Surprise Popcorn
Your family will be surprised when they taste this white chocolate covered popcorn and it's easy to make! Surprise Popcorn 8 cups Popped popcorn 1 lb. white chocolate candy coating ¼ cup Peanut butter Put chocolate and peanut butter in the microwave and heat until...
Easy Taco Math
Making tacos with your children or grandchildren can be fun and also help them learn important math skills such as measuring and estimation. Have them use measuring cups and spoons to create their taco filling. Before they measure have them decide how much...
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