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Two Bad Ants by Chris Van Allsburg

Two Bad Ants by Chris Van Allsburg

by Grandma Lizzie | Sep 4, 2020 | Books, Learning Activities, Writing Activities

This is a great book for ages 4-12 years. It’s written from the perspective of two ants who are searching for food. They end up in a kitchen where they encounter lots of trouble in a toaster, a garbage disposal and an electrical outlet.The illustrations are...
Bookmaking Ideas

Bookmaking Ideas

by Grandma Lizzie | Aug 5, 2013 | Blogroll, Crafts for Kids, Learning Activities, Writing Activities

I attended a fantastic two day bookmaking workshop presented by artist and bookmaker Susan Kapluscinski Gaylord. All of her ideas use materials you already have and would probably recycle but now they have a new use. Check out her website Makingbooks .
Dear Mrs. LaRue by Mark Teague

Dear Mrs. LaRue by Mark Teague

by Grandma Lizzie | Aug 13, 2009 | 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...

Paper House

by Grandma Lizzie | Jul 1, 2008 | Crafts for Kids, Learning Activities, Reading Activities, Writing Activities

All you need is a rectangle shape piece of paper and a pencil. You can make your house as large or as small as you like depending on the size of paper. Have your child fold the paper into a house. They may need your help. Read a story about families or traditions and...

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