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20 Egg-sellent Easter Crafts & Activities for Kids

admin — Sat, 22 Mar 2008 01:56:48 +0000

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Here you go….. here are
some of my favorite Easter crafts and activities to do with my children for
the Easter Holidays. Kids love the Holidays for many reasons. But, I like to
remind my children that bottom line the Holidays are about "Family".
So, remind your […]

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St. Patrick’s Day Crafts for Kids

admin — Fri, 14 Mar 2008 03:13:28 +0000

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St. Patrick’s Day
is on March 17th this year which is in another couple of days. In honor of the
festivities I thought I would list a tons of super fun crafts to do with your
kids to celebrate St. Patty’s Day. So, without further ado….. feast your eyes […]

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Just in Time for Valentine’s

admin — Tue, 12 Feb 2008 12:27:12 +0000

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Who’s your Valentine? Mine, it’s Jesus! My kids and I make Him a card and sign our names and color and play games together. One of our favorites is the word game. Do you know it? It’s simple.
Here’s how to play:
JESUS LOVES ME
This is a Christian twist for a simple word game. Have your guest write the words, “JESUS LOVE ME” at the top of a sheet of paper. Instruct them to write as many words as they can using the letters from the three words. If you like, you can set a time limit of 2-3 minutes. The person who comes up with the most words wins the game!
Let me know how many you can list and I’ll post the winners online! E-mail me at Mimi@LearningbyGrace.org.
Think you can come up with more than me?

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14 Hanukkah Crafts and Activities to enjoy with your Preschooler

admin — Tue, 11 Dec 2007 12:52:57 +0000

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It is December 11th
and it is the 8th and final day of Hanukkah 2007. Before Hanukkah was over I
wanted to make sure to offer my viewers tons of links to Hanukkah / Chanukah
Crafts and Activities to enjoy. Each link takes you to a site that will […]

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Educational Fall Activities

admin — Wed, 07 Nov 2007 18:16:59 +0000

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Fall may be a terrific time of year for fun crafts but you don’t want
to be so focused on the fun that you forget about the great educational opportunities
that the season presents. Sure, it’s great to carve pumpkins and make
Thanksgiving turkeys out of construction paper during […]

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How to Explain to your Preschooler if it is Autumn or Fall

admin — Mon, 29 Oct 2007 00:22:58 +0000

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Do you use the terms
“fall” and “autumn” interchangeably? If so, you are
just like most other people in America who agree that the two words are meant
to mean the same thing (the season that comes after summer and before winter).
But there is another school […]

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Preschool October Themes – As Fall Continues

admin — Wed, 10 Oct 2007 02:03:18 +0000

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October
just might be the most fun month there is as far as fall preschool themes go.
It’s early enough in the year that there are still plenty of outdoor activities
that can be done with preschoolers. It’s also early enough in the year
that you’re not […]

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How to Teach your Child about Fall

admin — Thu, 04 Oct 2007 23:59:16 +0000

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What better time
to teach your child about fall than when we’re right about to enter the
midst of it? Fall is a great teaching tool because it applies
to so many different areas of life. Not only do kids learn about the seasons,
but they also […]

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Create Perfect Halloween Pumpkin Decorations

admin — Wed, 03 Oct 2007 21:46:29 +0000

Bear in mind that painted pumpkins last longer than carved ones, so you might want to consider adding a painted pumpkin or two to your Halloween decorations for extra longevity and variety. Covering your carved pumpkin with cling film and keeping it in the fridge when not on display can also help. You can also buy special sprays designed for this purpose. Prolong the life of your pumpkin, carved pumpkins usually tend to deteriorate within a few days, but you can help to prolong the life of your pumpkin by smearing the exposed surfaces with petroleum jelly.

Just be careful about using flammable materials if you’re adding a candle to your pumpkin to make a lantern. Add a few extras, after carving or painting your pumpkin, you can dress it up further by adding extras like glitter, sequins, beads, wigs, hats, false noses etc. Knives should be sharp, and sharper knives are actually safer to use, as less force is needed. But you can also get excellent results with the everyday tools you probably already have around the house, such as thin, long-bladed knives for cutting the flesh, spoons for scooping it out and a pen or pencil for drawing the design onto the pumpkin’s surface. These can make the carving process quicker, and are especially good if you’re doing the more complex designs.

If you’re really serious about pumpkin carving, you can buy special saws and other specialist tools designed just for carving pumpkins. Use the right tools, selecting the right tools for the job can make carving your pumpkin a lot easier. You can also enhance your carved pumpkin with a bit of paint. Don’t worry if you think you can’t paint – it’s really very easy!

Consider painting your pumpkin, painted pumpkins are more unusual than the carved variety, but they last longer, and can be extremely eye-catching and attractive. If you’re using a pre-made template, medium-sized pumpkins are usually best, unless otherwise specified. A round pumpkin might work better with a scary face, whereas a tall pumpkin is preferable for an elongated design like a sitting cat or a ghost. Larger pumpkins are best for more complex designs, and smaller ones for simpler designs. Choose a pumpkin that’s the right size and shape, it’s important to choose the right pumpkin for your planned design.

After buying, be careful not to drop your pumpkin, and don’t carry it around by the stem. Pumpkins with smooth surfaces are easier to work with (although irregularities can add interesting aspects to your design too), and you might prefer to select one that is uniform in colour. Check for bruises, soft spots, mould, mildew etc, and remember that the flesh should be firm, and the stem should not look dried out. Make sure the pumpkin is in good condition, to ensure your Halloween pumpkin lasts as long as possible, buy one that is ripe and in excellent condition.

If you’re planning a display with several pumpkins, select pumpkins which will look good together, perhaps in a variety of shapes and sizes. If you just want the one, it will need to be large enough to make an impact and look good from all angles. Also consider if your pumpkin decoration will be a standalone centerpiece, or if you will have several pumpkins sitting together. The design will determine the size, shape and colour of the pumpkin you select. Plan your design carefully, it’s important to decide what type of design you’re going to use in advance.

Whether you’re making pumpkin lanterns or other pumpkin decorations this Halloween. Following these tips will help to make this year’s Halloween pumpkin your best ever!

Preschool September Themes

admin — Thu, 27 Sep 2007 22:26:43 +0000

contact wrote an interesting post today on
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September is rapidly
coming to a close but that doesn’t mean that it’s too late to incorporate
some great September themes into your preschool lesson plans.
September is a fun month because it’s all about going back to school,
meeting new people and getting ready for the […]

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