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Entries Under 'Kids’ Activities'
Telling Stories to Kids: Easy Technique
April 24th, 2013 · 4 Comments
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Math Puzzle – How to Get Rid of a Christmas Tree
January 12th, 2013 · 2 Comments
Here’s a math puzzle for kids that looks at the challenge of how to get rid of a Christmas tree without dragging it through doorways.
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Easy to Make Catapult- Coffee Cup Design
October 29th, 2012 · 13 Comments
If you’re looking for designs on how to make a catapult, here’s a powerful, simple design that’s easy to make out of household items.
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Chicago Teachers’ Union Strike Offers Ratios Lesson Plan
September 17th, 2012 · 7 Comments
In the midst of the Chicago Teachers’ Union strike for better quality education for ALL students, a ratios lesson plan has emerged.
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Miro Art Project for Kids
August 28th, 2012 · 4 Comments
Joan Miro practiced a method of art called automatic drawing that is perfectly suited for a kids’ art project. It’s fun and easy and looks great around the house.
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Metaphors for Kids
July 28th, 2012 · 7 Comments
Practicing metaphors strengthens kids’ grasp of comparative thinking. This article offers lots of fun multiple choice metaphors for kids.
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Around the House Games for Kids
May 23rd, 2012 · 8 Comments
Now and then it’s time to replenish your menu of around the house activities. New activities offer creative zeal to your household learning environment.
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Kids’ Art: The Wind
April 15th, 2012 · 8 Comments
Here’s a wind art project for kids that’s fun to do and only takes a few minutes.
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Good Will Hunting Math Trees for Kids
March 12th, 2012 · 8 Comments
Math trees are fairly simple and easy to grasp. They are also an excellent conceptual device that offers fun math games for kids of all ages.
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Easy to Make Catapult – Simple Soup Can Design
February 17th, 2012 · 14 Comments
The Soup Can Catapult is a quick and easy catapult design for kids. It offers the perfect blend of simplicity, power and ease of use.
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One Minute Activities for Kids- Part 2
January 30th, 2012 · 6 Comments
One of the keys to a wholesome learning environment is an emphasis on activities. Here’s a bundle one minute activities that are quick and easy to set up, but are also capable of engaging your child’s full focus and attention.
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5 Games with String
December 14th, 2011 · 6 Comments
These games with string use an nifty fling device you put together in minutes. The games are easy to play and lots of fun.
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Fine Motor Skills Activities
October 23rd, 2011 · 6 Comments
Improving fine motor skills with activities that are fun for kids is a super strategy. These games are easy to play and loads of fun.
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Easy to Make Catapult- Fantastic Soda Can Design
October 14th, 2011 · 35 Comments
Here’s an easy catapult for kids that uses two soda cans and a few other household items. It’s fun to make, super strong, and only takes a few minutes.
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Kids’ Art: Open Composition
September 13th, 2011 · 7 Comments
Here’s a funky cool kids’ art project that teaches the idea of open composition. It’s easy to do, looks great, and is sure to generate conversation.
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Catapult Games for Kids
August 26th, 2011 · 14 Comments
The best part about catapults for kids is all the great games you can play. Here’s some fun and easy ones to get you started.
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Mondrian Art for Kids
August 19th, 2011 · 6 Comments
Piet Mondrian’s simple, visually striking style is wonderfully suited for kids’ art. The few simple rules offer the perfect blend of free expression and structure.
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One Minute Activities for Kids
August 10th, 2011 · 11 Comments
These one minute activities for kids are an action-ready guide when you’re in a tight spot…a pickle…a pinch for new ideas.
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How to Make a Catapult for Kids
July 21st, 2011 · 29 Comments
If you’ve considered how to make a catapult for kids, you know it should be easy to make, durable, and able to hurl objects with authority. Here are numerous designs in a useful rating system.
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Easy to Make Catapult- Egg Carton Design
June 29th, 2011 · 34 Comments
If you’ve ever considered how to build a catapult for kids, an empty egg carton serves as the ideal base to start with. Now all you need are a few other simple household items.
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Word Games for Kids
May 12th, 2011 · 2 Comments
If you’re on the look out for fun activities to improve kids’ vocabulary, these word games are a superb way to spend calm, quality time with your child.
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Easy to Make Catapult: Amazing Dimple Design
April 21st, 2011 · 9 Comments
Whether you’re new to catapult designs, or an old pro, you’ll appreciate the simplicity of this model.
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Easy to Make Catapult- Super Fling Design
February 1st, 2011 · 22 Comments
There’s nothing like a home-made catapult to advance your child’s engineering prowess. It’s fun to make, fun to launch and fun tinkering with the design.
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Mini Catapult -Arc Tension Design
December 3rd, 2010 · 6 Comments
If you’ve been on the search for easy catapults for kids, here’s one that’s fun to make, fun to play with, and looks cool in science class.
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Mini Catapult- Bear Clamp Base Design
November 16th, 2010 · 6 Comments
This mini catapult uses the bear clamp base technique to harness tension. All you need to get started are a few household items.
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Easy to Make Catapult -Brawny Launcher Design
November 1st, 2010 · 25 Comments
Here’s a simple catapult design for kids that provides superior launching power. Assemble in minutes with just a few basic items from around the house.
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More Fine Motor Skills Games
October 11th, 2010 · 6 Comments
An easy way to improve fine motor skills is to play games that require fine motor movements. Using washers and marbles offers a wide variety of activities that are both fun and challenging.
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More Math Games with Dice
April 22nd, 2010 · 8 Comments
Math games with dice improve your child’s ability to calculate rapidly and with precision. The games are fun and rewarding and easy to play.
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Mayan Numbers for Kids
March 19th, 2010 · 23 Comments
One way to strengthen your child’s conceptual math skills is to explore Mayan numbers together. An extraordinary advantage to this activity is that once you catch on, there’s no end to the variety of games you can play.
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Old Fashioned Kids Games with Ramp
February 16th, 2010 · 10 Comments
Here are some old fashioned kids’ games that are easy to set up and fun to play. Best of all, there’s nothing to plug in, no batteries, no bells or buzzers–just good old fashioned ingenuity
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How to Play Marbles: Part 5
January 16th, 2010 · 10 Comments
Marble games for kids offer good old fashioned fun. Wonderfully simple in nature, the games are easy to set up and easy to play.
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Math Games with Dice
November 10th, 2009 · 9 Comments
One of the simplest ways to improve kids’ math skills is to play math games with dice. Here are some games that range from simple to advanced.
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Word Association with Kids
October 28th, 2009 · 9 Comments
Most kids are tickled by the idea of playing word association because it’s new and interesting and they receive lots of attention during play. Here’s a method for interpreting the results that may be unfamiliar to you.
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Kids’ Art: Fun with Circles
October 14th, 2009 · 10 Comments
Here’s a circle art project for kids that introduces the idea of open vs closed composition. It’s easy to do and looks great around the house.
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Fine Motor Skills Games with Spaghetti
September 30th, 2009 · 8 Comments
These fine motor skills games with spaghetti are sure to become a household favorite. Whats more–parents will love playing, too.
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Penny Games
September 13th, 2009 · 11 Comments
These old fashioned penny games are wholesome in nature and simple to play. They use an easy to make penny launcher that you assemble with your child.
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Kids’ Science: Count Stuff
August 18th, 2009 · 4 Comments
Here’s some easy activities that use everyday household items to improve kids’ counting skills. The activities are easy to set up and lots of fun.
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More Games to Play with Cotton Balls
August 5th, 2009 · 6 Comments
There are countless varieties of games to play with cotton balls. Sure you can use them in art projects, and they’re great for spoon races, but there’s a zillion other activities that capture kids’ imagination.
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More Super Fun Marble Games
August 1st, 2009 · 4 Comments
There’s nothing like old fashioned marble games. The rules are always simple, and there’s really no end to the different ways you can play.
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Easy to Make Catapult
July 21st, 2009 · 63 Comments
Eventually every parent asks- how to make a catapult for kids. This method only takes a few minutes and uses household items you already have on hand.
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Fine Motor Skills Games
July 14th, 2009 · 13 Comments
Improving your child’s fine motor skills is all fun and games with these old fashioned activities that use everyday materials from around the house.
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The Amazing One Minute Crane Your Child Will Love
June 29th, 2009 · 8 Comments
If you’ve ever wondered how to make a pulley for kids, or how to make a kids crane, here’s an easy to follow method. . .
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How to Play Table Football
June 17th, 2009 · 9 Comments
If you’ve wondered how to play table football, it’s fun and easy, and it only takes a minute to set up. Plus, it builds familiarity with simple math, counting and risk assessment.
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Kids’ Art: Fun with Watercolor and Design Making
June 3rd, 2009 · 4 Comments
Kids love doing watercolor art because it’s a robust activity. If you typically do watercolor projects on paper, now might be time to try a new surface.
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Kids’ Art: The Sun-Part 2
May 18th, 2009 · 4 Comments
Here’s a fun kids’ art project using tinfoil to make pictures of the sun. The activity reinforces the idea that artistic expression can take many forms.
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Give Your Child the Camera
April 21st, 2009 · 7 Comments
Kids learn best when they’re motivated; letting your child take and review pictures can be an excellent way to nurture creative decision making.
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Easter Egg Art Project for Kids
April 4th, 2009 · 4 Comments
Here’s a fun and easy Easter art project for kids. It uses a process called ‘crayon resist.’ Introducing your child to this unique procedure can lead to many surprising and creative results.
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Kids’ Science: Fun with Magnets- Part 2
March 24th, 2009 · 6 Comments
Magnets activities for kids are an easy way to introduce your child to the world of physical sciences. The unusual characteristics of magnets stimulate the imagination and invite countless games.
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5 Games to Play with Cotton Balls
March 10th, 2009 · 9 Comments
While simple in nature, cotton ball games offer a rich variety of learning opportunities. They require strategy, patience and skill, and offer many fun ways to play.
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How to Play Marbles: Part 3
February 24th, 2009 · 2 Comments
Marble games invite your child’s full participation in creating unique circumstances and outcomes. The games nurture patience, strategy and risk assessment.
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