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Toss any magazine older Work them out. The problem with bad weather is that children don’t get enough exercise. Play “freeze dance” stopping in position when the music goes off. Pile up pillows and encourage the kids to gallop over them on hobbyhorses. Get out the tutus and do a dance show. The storm has hit and you are stuck indoors with small lightening fast children. Kids are bouncing off the walls. You’re just about to go bananas. You take a look, but the pieces to Candyland are missing. Maybe a boardgame can save you?
 
Grab some couch cushions or an large box and drape a sheet over them. Put toys and kitchenware for the kids to play with underneath. They can make a walkway to the structure with blocks. Set it up and hand out the invitations to all of the stuffed friends. It could be your dog or cats birthday, or your child’s favorite stuffed animals birthday. Decorate white paper plates for party invitations by coloring them and personalizing them. Bake up some cookies or have a popcornfest. Stretch out the preparation. Throw a ten minute party. Fill plastic bottles with whatever is on the shelf to make potions. Toothpaste, ketchup, food coloring - the yuckier the better. Add baking soda and vinegar and watch your concoction fizz. Clean out the magazine rack and have your kids clip pictures and paste them on paper. Suggest a theme, such as animals. Toss any magazine older than your toddler. Work them out. The problem with bad weather is that children don’t get enough exercise. Play “freeze dance” stopping in position when the music goes off. Pile up pillows and encourage the kids to gallop over them on hobbyhorses. Get out the tutus and do a dance show. The storm has hit and you are stuck indoors with small lightening fast children. Kids are bouncing off the walls.

 

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May 31, 2007

Deer Coloring Page

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There are about 100 different types of Deer. Deer live in all parts of the World except for Australia and Antarctica.
 
Deer are the only animals that have antlers. Usually the males are the only types of deer that have antlers with the exception of the Caribou. Female Caribou have antlers as well. Antlers are not the same thing as horns on animals. Antlers will shed once a year and will grow back again, however, if an animal loses their horns they will never grown back again.
 
 
Print off this Deer coloring page for your kids. Your children will enjoy coloring this sheet as well as you telling them a little bit about the animal.
 
 
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May 26, 2007

Alligator Coloring Page

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 An Alligator is a very large reptile.  The alligator and the crocodile appear to be very similar, however, there are ways to tell the difference.
First, the Alligator’s snout is shorter than the crocodile’s snout.
Second, the Alligator’s snout is more rounded than the crocodile’s snout.
Thirdly, the Alligator’s 4th tooth on the bottom fits perfectly in between the teeth on the top row; however, the crocodile’s 4th tooth on the bottom sticks out on the side.  You will notice that the crocodile’s 4th tooth sticks out from their mouth even when their mouth is closed.
Print off this Alligator coloring page for your child.  And, explain a little bit about the Alligator while your son or daughter is coloring this printable.
Go to Printable Alligator Coloring Page.
 
 

 

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February 15, 2007

Valentine’s Hearts Cat Coloring Page

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Isn’t this a cute Valentine’s Coloring Page?  It’s a cute Cat full of hearts.  Isn’t she Purrrrrrrrrrrty?!  Print off this cute Cat Valentine’s Coloring page for your child.  See if your son or daughter can count how many hearts this Valentine’s Cat has.
Also, Check out our other Holiday Coloring Pages.

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February 9, 2007

Bear Coloring Page

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There are many different kinds of Bears. There are Black Bears, Brown Bears, Grizzly Bears, Polar Bears, Koala Bears, Panda Bears, and we can’t forget the Teddy Bear.  
Some bears live in cold environments.  When it gets really cold the bear will enter their Den and fall into a deep sleep.  This deep sleep is called Hibernation.  The bear will hibernate until Spring when the weather warms up.  When the weather warms up the bear will awake from his hibernation and enter the outside world again. Here is a Bear Coloring Page.  Print off this Bear Coloring Page for your son or daughter.  While your child is coloring this Bear Printable tell your child all about the Bear.  This will make for a fun lesson about the Bear.     Go To Printable Bear Coloring Page     

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January 14, 2007

Letter B Activity Worksheet

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Our next Alphabet Activity Worksheet is the Letter B.  Print this Letter B worksheet off for your child to color.  You can begin printing off Alphabet Coloring Pages for your children around the age of two.  While the child is coloring the Letter B you can discuss with the child what items begin with the Letter B.  Also, use this Letter B Activity Worksheet to discuss what sound the Letter B makes.  Another really good idea is to take a walk around the house looking for objects and items that being with the letter B.

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December 27, 2006

Teddy Bear Color-By-Number

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When I was a child I loved to do color-by numbers.  It would be a special treat when someone would pick-up one of those huge activity books for me.  I would hunt through the entire activity book looking for Color-By-Number Activities.  I enjoyed coloring, but I loved the challenge of matching the small numbers on the coloring page with colored crayons that I had in my huge crayon bin.  Fun!! Fun!! Color-By-Number Activities are a lot of fun, but they are also a great Educational Activity.  Not only do Color-By-Numbers teach a child their numbers, but it also teaches your child about colors.  Fun & Educational!!  It doesn’t get much better than that.

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