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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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June 25, 2008

Canada Day printables, puzzles and coloring pages

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It is less than a week until Canada celebrates its national holiday, and we have added lots of new printable fun stuff to do to the website today. Head on over to our Canada Day pages to find some new Canada Day cards, 4 puzzles to print and enjoy, and some new Canada Day coloring pages too. And don’t forget to get your teddy ready to celebrate, too!
Canada Day for children

April 22, 2008

Science Word Games

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NT Science is a UK based web site with free printable science word searches, puzzles, Powerpoint presentations, homework suggestions and more to help you with your science teaching and learning. To check it out CLICK HERE [IMG [Slashdot]] [IMG [Digg]] [IMG [Reddit]] [IMG [del.icio.us]] [IMG [Facebook]] [IMG [Technorati]] [IMG [Google]] [IMG [StumbleUpon]] ShareThis

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Wednesday 4/23/08

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Wednesday is something to play online. Earth Puzzle

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April 18, 2008

'Planet Earth' spawns world of fun activities for kids, adults – Chicago Sun-Times

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'Planet Earth' spawns world of fun activities for kids, adultsChicago Sun-Times, United States - Apr 18, 2008They include a 100-piece suitable for kids; 500- and 1000-piece puzzles for adults; 3-D puzzlespheres and multipacks. The puzzles are available at Wal-Mart, …

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April 8, 2008

Free Word Search Puzzles

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I buy my girls a lot of word search puzzles because we love doing these puzzles together. Most recently, I bought my seven-year-old this book of word search puzzles and my ten-year-old this one. We love cuddling on the couch and racing …

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February 21, 2008

Snowflake Crafts

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Snowflake crafts are a great way winter activity for kids, especially if it’s too cold outside to play or there isn’t any snow to play with. If you’re looking for more winter activities, I recommend sock snowmen, winter puzzles and an …

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November 28, 2007

Wednesday

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Wednesday is something to play online Puppy Puzzle

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November 2, 2007

thanksgiving for kids

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Thanksgiving – Holiday crafts and recipes, kids‘ activities and … Thanksgiving kids parents teachers clip art color pictures puzzles shareware freeware children crafts kid. http://holidays.kaboose.com. Thanksgiving for kids and teachers …

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July 9, 2007

Poetry for Home Schoolers

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By Mimi Rothschild
Poetry is a timeless art that has lasted throughout the ages. From David in The Bible to Walt Whitman, poems have been written that have stirred people’s hearts and sparked their imaginations. Poems have the ability to capture a moment, much like a painting, and encapsulate that moment forever. The Jubilee Academy believes that poetry is an excellent way for home schooling students to improve their writing and reading skills. Poetry is written in all different levels and in a variety of forms. The Jubilee Academy has found some phenomenal resources that will introduce younger home schoolers to poetry and challenge older home schoolers with more advanced poems. Enjoy!
Pre-Kindergarten Home Schoolers
Having Fun with Shel Silverstein: Pre-kindergarten home schoolers can write poems, solves puzzles, and learn all about poetry!!! This website brilliantly introduces poetry to pre-k home schoolers!
Elementary Home Schoolers
Giggle Poetry: Elementary home schoolers have always loved poetry and [...]

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July 3, 2007

The Fourth of July For Home Schoolers

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By Mimi Rothschild
Good morning! Happy Tuesday! I hope everyone is having a terrific week! Tomorrow, America celebrates the Fourth of July. How will you celebrate Independence Day? Do you know what Independence Day is? These sites are dedicated to teaching The Jubilee Academy home schoolers all about America’s most important national holiday.
Pre-Kindergarten Home Schoolers
Independence Day Printable Coloring Pages: Pre-k home schoolers can print out 4th of July pictures and color them in! This is the perfect Independence Day activity for pre-k home schoolers!
Elementary Home Schoolers
Fourth of July Activity Book: Elementary home schoolers will have a blast solving word puzzles, labeling maps, and reading about important American symbols. This is a great way to reinforce home school curriculum or introduce home school curriculum!
Middle School Home Schoolers
Constitutional Puzzles: Middle school home schoolers, do you think you know your American history? The Jubilee Academy is going to put you to the test! Solve [...]

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