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- A Flag Worth Waving May 15, 2012“In the truest sense, freedom cannot be bestowed; it must be achieved.” Franklin D. Roosevelt There are many reasons in America to wave your flag. Here is a simple idea to show your pride and instill some tradition in your children. A dear friend of mine had us over for Fourth of July and gave […]coolmom
- Make a Sombrero for Cinco de Mayo May 5, 2012Looking for a cute decoration or craft for Cinco de Mayo? Making a sombrero is fun and creative for children. You can also make for your own fiesta! First of all the pictures on this page show styrofoam, which I do not recommend for several reasons. The first and most important is that they are […]coolmom
- Four Seasons Paper Plate Craft April 26, 2012How to Make a “Four Seasons” Paper Plate Craft What you will need: White, plain paper plates Construction paper (green, brown) Glue Cotton balls Crayons or markers Hole punch Yarn or pipe cleaners Tissue paper This is a fun craft project to go with learning about the seasons. It can be done over several days […]coolmom
- Rainbow Poetry April 24, 2012Creating a color poem is fun and can be incorporated into mini-lessons and most curriculum. Here are a few ways to use this creative poetry lesson on your class or home. Many Colored Days: Read the book My Many Colored Days by Dr. Seuss. It is about feelings and a great way for parents to […]coolmom
- Baked Kale Chips March 29, 2012If you are looking for another sneaky way to get those green veggies into your child’s diet, this is the recipe for you. These crispy and salty snacks are a perfect afternoon treat or a fun side to a sandwich. Kale is another super food that everyone should be including in their diet. It is […]coolmom
- Make Your Own Puffy Paint March 27, 2012Puffy paint is always a big hit with children. It is fun and different. To save the cost of the small containers at the store, you can make your own puffy paint. The best thing about making your own, besides the lower cost, is the amount you can make for a large group of children […]coolmom
- Making A Tree With Meaning March 26, 2012As a teacher, there are many fun ways to send home art projects that capture the child’s age and size. This is a fun activity that may take some extra helping hands if you have more than one child or doing as a group. Looking at the picture you can see how messy the kiddos […]coolmom
- Earth Day Song and Poem March 24, 2012This is a simple song and tune for children of all ages to enjoy. Ideal for Earth Day or during any unit on nature and recycling. Recycling Sing to the tune of I’ve Been working on the Railroad We’ve been working on the recycling. All the trash we can. We’ve been working on recycling. It’s […]coolmom
- How to Make a Nature Can March 23, 2012A perfect activity for families and classes to celebrate Earth Day! I found this on Plum Pudding and I am excited to try it out with the children this month. There little eyes find treasures everywhere. This nature box is a creative way to keep all of their loved rocks and treasures and also helps […]coolmom
- A List Poem March 22, 2012Poetry is an exciting way for young learners to play with words. This is an easy but still important poetry lesson. It is a simple way to introduce brainstorming and adjectives as well as poetry. if you are working with a group of children such as scouts or a classroom you need to have a […]coolmom
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