by Grandma Lizzie | Mar 8, 2021 | Family Activities, Games, Learning Activities, Math Activities
This is a fun and easy activity to support math skills. You will need: Two sets of cards for each player and scissors. Print and cut out the cards. Each player places one set of cards face down in a circle like the numbers on a clock. The 12 needs to be in the...
by Grandma Lizzie | Jan 26, 2011 | Blogroll, Family Activities, Games, Learning Activities
When your child is not looking, put an object in a bag. Have her listen carefully while you give five clues about the item. She will try to guess what is in the bag. When she does let her pick an object and you listen for clues. From Home & School Connection...
by Grandma Lizzie | May 13, 2010 | Communication Ideas, Family Activities, Grandma Camp Ideas
I learned or should I say re-learned a lesson recently, when it comes to grandchildren it’s the simple things that can build lasting memories. Two of my grandsons, age 7 and 5, were spending time with me and one of the things we did was go to the playground of a...
by Grandma Lizzie | Mar 23, 2010 | Crafts for Kids
You begin by cutting shapes out of sponges. You can do it with scissors but it’s hard for small hands to do so your grandkids will need help. I got a package of 8 sponges at the Dollar Store Cover the work space with newspaper. Squirt acrylic paint onto a paper...
by Grandma Lizzie | Jun 3, 2008 | Family Activities, Healthy Living, Helpful Ideas, Learning Activities
Ideas for making excursions to museums and historical sites more engaging for your grandchildren. 1. Realize that you may need to spend just a short time in each area. If your child seems interested stay longer, if not move on quickly. 2. Before you go, make a list of...
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