Just mix white or clear glue with black acrylic paint or buy black glue paint to make fun water coloring paintings with the kids. Trace the templates we used of a rose, a butterfly, or a rainbow with black glue or make your own drawing. Then have the kids use water color to finish the […]
[Continue reading...]Peanut Butter and Fruit Toast
July 5, 2024 Leave a Comment
Here’s a quick and easy snack or breakfast for kids. Simply spread peanut butter or Sun Butter on multi grain toast and then lay sliced strawberries or bananas on top of the peanut butter. You Will Need: Multigrain Bread Peanut Butter or Sun Butter Strawberries and Bananas (or any fruit the kids like) What to […]
[Continue reading...]Chalk and Pastel Fourth of July Fireworks
July 3, 2024 Leave a Comment
I had planned to just use red, white, and blue sidewalk chalk to have the kids make Fourth of July fireworks on black paper while reading, “The Night Before the Fourth of July” by Amy Wummer, “Fireworks and Freedom” by Educational Parade, and “Fireworks” by Lori Haskins Houran. But I allowed them to let their […]
[Continue reading...]Patriotic Paper Plate Purses
June 26, 2024 Leave a Comment
After reading “The Fourth of July Story” by Alice Dalgliesh, “Fireworks, Picnics, and Flags: The Story of the Fourth of July Symbols” by James Cross Giblin, and “Apple Pie Fourth of July” by Janet S. Wong I helped my Nanny Kids make these patriotic paper plate purses to prepare for the Fourth of July. You […]
[Continue reading...]The Best Homemade Baked Mac and Cheese
June 21, 2024 Leave a Comment
Kids love mac and cheese. This mac and cheese recipe from the momontimeout web site is one of the easiest and best homemade mac and cheese recipes I have found. The panko bread crumb topping creates the perfect crispy crunch and golden brown hue when this delicious homemade mac and cheese is cooked. You Will […]
[Continue reading...]Action Water Painting with Kids
June 19, 2024 Leave a Comment
Jackson Pollock was a modern, abstract artist that painted the way he felt by dripping, pouring, and splattering paint all over large canvases on the floor using sticks and dowels. He showed an abstract expression of his feelings through his art. Some people called them drip paintings. Some called them action paintings. I read the […]
[Continue reading...]Muffin-Tin Lasagnas
June 14, 2024 Leave a Comment
This is such a cute and easy way to make and serve lasagna to children I found on the Taste of Home web site. It’s so much easier than making a typical lasagna. The muffin-sized lasagnas are the perfect size to pack in lunch boxes for the kiddos as well. You Will Need: 2 Large […]
[Continue reading...]Dad Father’s Day Cards
June 12, 2024 Leave a Comment
I found these free Father’s cards from thebestideasforkids web site. There are six different themes to choose from for these printable Dad cards. Simply print them, than have the kids color, cut, and write their special message inside for Dad this Father’s Day! You Will Need: PrinterCard TemplatesWhite Card StockCrayons and Colored PencilsScissors What to […]
[Continue reading...]9 Best Children’s Books for Father’s Day Gifts
June 8, 2024 Leave a Comment
Children’s books make great, inexpensive Father’s Day gifts because they offer a unique opportunity for bonding between fathers and their children. Children’s books share heartfelt messages about love, family, and life lessons, making them a meaningful way for children to express their appreciation for their dads. These children’s books make great Father’s Day gifts that […]
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