by Grandma Lizzie | Aug 2, 2021 | Crafts for Kids, Earth Day, Learning Activities, Reading Activities, Seasons & Holidays
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,...
by Grandma Lizzie | Jul 30, 2021 | Books, Learning Activities
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...
by Grandma Lizzie | Jul 28, 2021 | Blogroll, Helpful Ideas, Recipes
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...
by Grandma Lizzie | Jul 14, 2021 | Blogroll, Crafts for Kids
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...
by Grandma Lizzie | Jul 12, 2021 | Blogroll, Healthy Living, Helpful Ideas
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...
by Grandma Lizzie | Jul 9, 2021 | Books, Learning Activities, Reading Activities, Writing Activities
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...
by Grandma Lizzie | Jul 7, 2021 | Learning Activities, Math Activities
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...
by Grandma Lizzie | Jul 5, 2021 | Crafts for Kids, Earth Day, Mother's Day
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...
by Grandma Lizzie | Jul 2, 2021 | July 4th, Seasons & Holidays
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....
by Grandma Lizzie | Jun 30, 2021 | Helpful Ideas, July 4th, Recipes, Seasons & Holidays
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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