Bead Bunnies
These would be a fun decoration or favor for an Easter lunch. They are easy enough for kids to make. Materials Round wooden beads in different sizes (the holes need to be large enough for double pipe cleaners to fit through) Pipe cleaners Acrylic paint Mini pom-pom...
Spring Lily
You'll need: paper florist tape straws scissors & glue Directions:1. Download the lily pattern on colored paper or on white paper and color with crayons or markers.2. Cut out and fold on the lines as directed on pattern and glue.3. Download the leaves and...
Can I Touch Your Hair? Poems of Race, Mistakes and Friendship
This is an amazing book by Irene Latham & Charles Water illustrated by Sean Qualls & Selin Alko. How can two kids of a different race work together especially when they don't know each other and they're not sure they want to. They begin by exploring those...
Marshmallow Peeps
Did you know there's a website devoted to Peeps? CHECK IT OUT. You'll find holiday ideas, recipes and you can even join the Peeps Fan Club. April is National Poetry Month so why not write a poem about Peeps with your grandchildren. Here's one that me and my...
Edible Monsters
Aren't these darling. The idea is from Little Nummies. Kids would have so much fun making them. It's a healthy snack and fun to eat. Use your imagination.
Decorative Frame
Here's a great idea for a craft you can do with older children. It can be a frame for a photo, a mirror or a magnetic board. You can give it as a gift too. Everything you need is at a craft store or thrift store. You'll need: A wooden frame Paint Decorative wooden...
How to Make Your Child a Winner
I attended a workshop given by Dr. Victor Cline a licensed clinical psychologist. He listed several keys to raising successful children. I think grandparents can have a strong influence in many of these areas. I'm just sharing a few, Set reasonable work standards...
Family Time Capsule
Wouldn't it be fun to make a family time capsule. You could do it at a holiday celebration, a birthday party or just set aside a special night. Then look forward to opening it in 1, 5 or 10 years. Here's some great ideas. Time Capsules: A Family Time Machine by Dennis...
Pop Up Cards
Kids can make these easy pop-up cards for any occasion. My granddaughter loves dragons so she made a dragon pop-up. Directions
Octopus Banana
I saw this idea in a magazine and thought I would try it out on my 2 year old grandson. He thought it was a toy, not something to eat. Just peel the banana about half way and cut out the fruit, leaving the skin. Make 8 legs, add eyes ( I used permanent marker) and put...
Rainbow Cupcakes
Here's a fun St. Patrick's Day cupcake from lmld.org. You’ll Need CupcakesBlue Buttercream FrostingWhite Buttercream FrostingPiping BagPastry Tip with 1/4 to 1/2 inch opening AirHeads Rainbow CandyRolosGold Coarse Shimmer Sugar or Gold Sprinkles Directions Frost...
St. Patrick’s Day Parade Hat
Whether you're Irish or not it's fun to celebrate St. Patrick's Day with a parade. You could have a parade in the neighborhood, at a family gathering or with just you and your grandkids. This is an easy and fun hat to make. You just use a white, styrofoam bowl or a...
Patrick Patron Saint of Ireland by Tomie dePaola
This book looks at the life of Saint Patrick also contains five of the best-known legends that have been written about him, including the story of how he rid Ireland of snakes.
Treasure Holder
Don’t throw away your Altoid or other breath mint containers, save them for children to create something to hold their mini treasures. Great for anytime of the year but especially fun for a St. Patrick’s Day treasure hunt. You’ll need:Breath mint holders – any size or...
Easy Wind Chimes
These wind chimes are easy to make and would be a great gift for Mother's Day or any occasion. You'll need:various sizes of lids (soup, vegetables, fruit, etc.)paintstring*dowel (about 6-8 inches long). hammernail*You can also use a wire hanger in place of the dowel....
Free Coloring Pages
You can download lots of fun coloring pages. There are animals, vehicles, sports, Disney, letters, and more. Get Coloring Pages
Kangaroo Pouch Pita
Directions:For each pouch you'll need:1/2 whole wheat pita pocket2-3 ounces turkey breast luncheon meat, thinly sliced1 ounce Cheddar cheese2-3 lettuce leaves2-3 baby carrots2-3 sugar snap peasHidden Valley light ranch dressing To Assemble:1. Cut a 3-inch horizontal...
Message Boards
This is a great idea from The Katie Brown Workshop. She just took a bunch of frames, put corkboard inside, labeled them with the days of the week, and wha la you have a place to keep all your important information. They would be great in a family room, kitchen, or...
Rosa Parks
On December 1, 1955, Rosa Parks was arrested for refusing to give up her seat on a bus in Montgomery, Alabama. This spurred a bus boycott lasting more than a year and sparked the civil right movement. I was only 5 years old when this event took place but I have great...
Hugs and Kisses – A Poem About Grandchildren
Hugs and Kisses by E. NaccaratoWhat a delight it is to see,My darling grandchildren run to me.Their arms around my neck so tight,Hugging me with all their might.Their kisses are sometimes sloppy and wet,But I don't care, I'm not going to fret!I'll take their hugs and...
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