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May 2011
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Fun Ways To Cool Off This Summer
As things start to heat up, we look for ways to keep cool while playing outside. Here are several ideas to have fun with this summer beyond the standard bucket of water or swimming pool to splash in: Ice Excavation - check out this great idea at Counting Coconuts. Freeze a bunch of toys in [...]
Free Jigsaw Puzzles for Kids
Do you need an indoor game for a cold, snowy (or perhaps rainy) day? Jigsaw puzzles are both enjoyable and beneficial. They build observation skills, and create a sense of satisfaction when completed. Another added benefit to these online puzzles is that unlike the cardboard jigsaw puzzles you never lose a piece! JigZone is a [...]
Indoor Fun: Ping Pong Ball Bouncing Game
There are more games that can be played with ping pong balls than just standard table tennis. My kiddos had a blast with this one. We took out several tupperware containers and put in some kitchen washrags to make a soft landing surface. Then we stood a certain distance away and bounced the balls on [...]
Free Prints for Kids Rooms
Are the walls of your kids’ rooms a little bare? I have just the thing for you! These free hi-res 5×7 inch prints are suitable for framing and will add some whimsy to the kids’ walls with quotes from special children’s books. Click on the thumbnails to open the hi-res image and print. Hope you [...]
Children’s Crafts: Making Rock Critters
Children always seem to love to play with rocks, so this can be the perfect craft project. Rocks are also free, since they can be found almost anywhere outdoors. By adding a few art accessories such as buttons, “google eyes,” felt, or wood scraps, it is possible to make an almost endless variety of little [...]
