We’ve found some simple and fun crafts for children as young as 3 or 4. Older children can cut their own shapes. Most importantly, remember this is supposed to be fun! There is no right or wrong way to make a pumpkin! Creativity is limited only by your child’s imagination. The colors are suggestions, however, ask your child what color pumpkin they want to make! … Continue reading Fun Halloween Crafts and Games
“Joy” for Bubbles. Dishwashing liquid makes the best bubbles! Add glycerin (from drugstore) for even better bubbles. (Marian Honig) Counting sleeps. When young children are driving you crazy asking how many days till their birthday, try counting sleeps. A child understands that they have to go to bed and wake up a certain number of times before their special day. (186 sleeps till Christmas!) (Kathy … Continue reading This Works for Me!
Firecracker decoration Supplies: empty toilet paper roll, glitter, glue, tinsel or tissue paper, star cutouts, construction paper in red, white or blue – Cut the construction paper to the size of the toilet paper roll. At the end, this paper will be glued to the roll. – Have children decorate the construction paper with glitter in red, silver or blue. It’s fun to show them … Continue reading Craft ideas for 4th of July
Clothing should be light-weight and loose-fitting Hats prevent overheating. Wide brims protect faces and necks from the sun. Drink 6-8 eight ounces of fluids daily. Increase fluids with increased activity and exercise. Replace lost fluid and salt in extreme heat. Alcoholic beverages do not count towards fluid intake. Use sunscreen with a sun protection favor (spf) of 15 or higher. Reapply sunscreen frequently because it washes away with water … Continue reading Fun in the Sun!
Explore nature with a MAGNIFYING GLASS. Make a VOLCANO by piling dirt 10″ high. Dig a hole in the top. Pour in 2 tsp. Baking soda followed by some vinegar. Watch the ERUPTION! Have ROLLAR SKATING or ROLLAR BLADING RACES around the block- using proper safety gear, of course. Set-up a times OBSTACLE course at a playground: go down the slide, along the monkey bars, swing on the … Continue reading Summer Fun Ideas
ART with Angela DiCicco, The Italian Grandmama's Guide 