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True Family Time

Creative Activities for You and Your Child

All it takes is to do something out of the ordinary is to simply do something different. Kids getting bored? Looking for something new, something to occupy their time? A way to entertain your kids? A way to connect or bond with your toddler? Do you...

365 TV-Free Activities You Can Do With Your Child

Make the most of your time with your child - whether it is five minutes or a whole afternoon - with simple, fun activities that will excite the whole family. From arts and crafts to toymaking to math and number games, 365 TV-Free Activities You Can D...

Children: Building Character

Building character in your children is probably the most important aspect of your parental life. Being the parent of a child who grows up with emotional intelligence is entirely in your power. A child whose character is developed will have a markedly...

Nurturing Imagination

When my boys turned 7 and 4, a dear friend gave them each one of the best gifts they’ve ever received.  They were capes, homemade capes made from a silky king-sized bed sheet she had picked up at a yard sale. Perfect props to help them us...

Outdoor Fun

Rainy Day Games To Play Outdoors

Most people hate to be cooped up indoors when it's grey and rainy out, especially children. But what if you didn't have to stay indoors? I have made a list of a few games you can play outside, while it's raining, as well as some not-so-typical indoor...

Chinese Kites

A few years ago my family and I discovered the great craft of Chinese Kite making. Chinese kites have been around for over two thousand years. The art of Chinese Kite making has definitely stood the test of time. Originally, Chinese Kites were used...

Days Out: London Zoo

London Zoo in Regent's Park was opened on April 27, 1828 as a place for scientific study. As such it is the oldest scientific zoo in the world. It opened to the public in 1847. London Zoo is now managed by the Zoological Society of London, establish...

Weird and wonderful in Kansas

I may live in the UK, but I'm a Kansas girl by birth. Born and reared there. So when we went back to Kansas on holiday a few years back I wanted to look for some of the sights off the beaten track. What we found was a land of wonder and weirdness.Gre...

A Beginner's Guide to How To Throw A Frisbee

For the curious, this page will show you how to throw a frisbee in a step-by-step manner that is perfect for a beginner. Teach a child how to throw a frisbee or teach yourself. To go along with the written instructions, you'll also find a great YouTu...

The Way We Were

Childhood Memories - Earning Money

In the mid-1960s I lived in a suburb of St. Louis when I was in grade school. During those years, I received a twenty cent weekly allowance. The only other money I received was for having good grades in school. I didn't receive money for my birthday...

Just being a Kid and Playing Outdoors

When I was a kid in the mid 1960s, we lived in a neighborhood with lots of kids in grade school. Our mothers were always home and our dads worked during the day. We played outside most of the time, in our yards or in the street. In addition to playi...

Childhood Memories - Grade School Years

I was in grade school during the 1960s and our family lived in a St. Louis suburb. I went to the same grade school from first through sixth grade. I lived close enough to walk to school; not quite a mile away. Besides our regular studies, we sang son...

The Bookcase

A Bloom Of Friendship, The Canadian Tulip Festival Children's Book Review

A non-fiction, children's picture book written by Anne Renaud and illustrated by Ashley Spires, A Bloom Of Friendship: The Story Of The Canadian Tulip Festival tells the story of the history behind the world's largest tulip festival held every spring...

Kid Lit! The Very Best Story Books

Reading to children is a wonderful activity and past time that both parents and teachers enjoy. Seeing their rapt, excited faces when there's a mystery to be solved, a surprise twist, or a happy ending is all the reward one needs. Not only are story...

The Importance of Reading to Young Children

Have you ever wondered why are parents urged to read to their children? You may think that reading to your children will help them fare better in school. Actually it is more important than that: by reading to your children, you are helping them succe...

Beginning to Read

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Kid Lit! Holiday Story Books

There are so many ways to make a holiday special, from decorations, to treats, to music. One of the most wonderful ways to make a holiday exciting and memorable for children is with a cherished story book. These classics that come out once a year wil...

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The Blue Box

Green Baby Gifts

Babies are so precious. They are tiny and helpless. It is our job to nurture them so they can grow up in a wholesome and healthy environment. How better to create this environment, than to teach our children to live a green life from the start. Thi...

Global Warming for children

For young children to understand a concept like Global Warming it needs to be taught through hands-on observable experiments. Make a terrarium with falling rain. Melt ice and watch the water level of a lake rise. Observe what happens when plants rec...

The Tickle Trunk

The 'Tickle Trunk' is the name of the costume collection of the most iconic children's entertainer in Canadian history. Mr. Dressup showed kids how to have fun with pretend for nearly 30 years.

How to Make Horton Hears a Who Headband Ears - Easy Halloween Costumes

It's easy to become Horton Hears a Who for Halloween. All you need is a headband, a few pipe cleaners, some blue paper, yarn or a large pom pom and a little time. With a few cuts of paper, some twisting and turning you'll soon have your own Horton He...

How to Make a Pink Clover Who Hat or Pink Clover - Easy Halloween Costumes

It's easy to become a Who or Horton the Elephant for Halloween. All you need is a few pipe cleaners a large pom pom and a little time. With a few twists and turns you'll soon have your own Pink Clover Who Hat or Pink Clover Accessory. Horton Hears a...

Do You Know a Fancy Nancy?

Do you have a Fancy Nancy in your house? A Fancy Nancy likes sparkles and glitter, lace and tulle. No amount of jewelry is too much. Tutus, boas, and satin are the latest fashion and she will wear them anywhere. Fancy Nancy is not just for little gi...

The Paint Box

Art Projects for Toddlers

My daughter goes to nursery school. I love the art projects they make in class so I decided to share them to inspire others. If you are looking for toddler artwork ideas or just ideas to keep your child entertained, take a look at these easy, fun to...

Painting Wooden Easter Eggs

Start a new family tradition this year and let your kids paint a wooden keepsake egg. This is a really great alternative to dyeing real eggs. They're unbreakable, cruelty-free, and will be enjoyed for many years to come! Both my girls have painted a...

The Toy Chest

Top Ten Tabletop Games

Entertain your family this summer with some classic board games and tabletop games! If you're planning a party or gathering, or just want to spend some quality time with special people, tabletop games are just the thing. Whether you're entertaining...

Education...Toys as a Tool for Your Child

How can we guarantee a the love of a toy for our child? What makes a great toy? Are they really as educational as they claim to be? Should I invest in the ones with the most educational labels marked all over the box? Are some better than others? As...

Train Unit Study

Have you ever stood near a railroad track and watched a train? Trains are fascinating. They seem to be going so slowly at first and then faster and faster as they get closer. No matter what age you are, everyone loves trains. As your child chugs alo...

Puzzled - Handcrafted Wooden Jigsaw Puzzles & Toys

My name is Jeannette Aragon. I'm 37 years old. I live in Southern California. I am a former preschool teacher for 16 years. Working with kids really spurs your creativity. That is when I first found out how much fun it is to make toys, good old fashi...

Top 10 Family Board Games

Pop the popcorn . . . turn off the TV . . . break out the card table . . . It's family game night! As a kid some of my best memories are playing games as a family. We'd set up the card table in the family room and play games like Yahtzee or Parchees...

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The Music Box

Salsa for Kittens and Puppies

Written by Andy Blackman Horowitz Salsa for Kittens and Puppies introduces young children to Salsa. With Spanish rhythms and dance, children are introduced to the music of Latin Americans who brought their music from Cuba, and Puerto Rico mixed it wi...

Choo Choo Soul

Choo Choo Soul is a children's music act featuring singer Genevieve Goings as a singing, dancing train conductor and her partner D.C. as a train engineer. My daughter absolutely loves their short music videos on Playhouse Disney, so this lens is for...

Nursery Rhymes Online

Find free nursery rhymes online. Having three children at home we have a wide and varied collection of nursery rhymes which we have set out in an alphabetical list. Most nursery rhymes are a reflection to a historical event, or an incident in someone...

The Movie House

Top Ten Christmas Movies

One of the most wonderful things about the Christmas season is sharing traditions with friends and family members. Though there are thousands of different ways to make the holidays special, many families always make time for some classic Christmas fi...

MobiStories: Digital Books for Children

MobiStories are narrated digital children's books with illustrations and music written by famous authors such as Steven Kroll and Chris L. Demarest. Digital Books can be downloaded onto any MP3 device and offer children high quality, educational lit...

The Best Disney Blu-ray Movies Are Magic For You and Your Children

On this page, you will find a wonderful assortment of some of the best blu-ray movies by Disney available right now. Bestselling is defined for the purposes of this page as the top Disney blu ray movies on Amazon on November 28th, 2008. You will find...

The Family Kitchen

Cooking with Toddlers

The earlier you start involving your kids in the cooking process, the more likely they are to develop a big interest in cooking. And that`s a good thing because, while they live at home, you can pass some of the dinners off to them and once they are...

Make a Gingerbread House

Making a gingerbread house is a great Christmas craft for children and adults alike. Whether you use a kit or make it from scratch, gingerbread houses are fun for the holidays.

Creative, Easy Holiday Cookies

One of the things that kids and adults all look forward to each holiday season are the delicious treats. Chocolates, cakes, pies and pastries are bought and baked, and served on charming trays for all to enjoy. Even if you're short on time, and d...

Party Planning

Monster Jam Birthday Party Ideas!

I love Birthday Parties and everything that comes with them! I am going to start off by saying that I love nothing more than homemade decorations, reusable supplies and cost saving tips. Sure, I now own my own party supply company, but that was not a...

Fun with Learning

Woodchucks Under the Porch

Woodchucks chuck wood and Groundhogs determine the coming of spring. They eat your garden, dig holes under the porch but look adorable when they are first born and start to venture out of their dens. Watching the woodchuck babies venturing out from...

Sign Language in Daycare School

Teaching American Sign Language (ASL) signs to infants and toddlers between the ages of 6 months to 36 months assists in the progress of communication between the parent/caregiver and child. Anytime you can communicate clearly, a conversation is mor...

Transportation Unit Study

Young children are always on the go so it only follows that some of their favorite toys are cars, boats, planes and trains. This transportation theme can wheel us along with games, math activities and science projects that keep your child busily lear...

Animal Tracks Unit Study

When you study nature it is often hard to get close to the animals you are studying but often they leave their tracks. Learning to recognize the tracks of the animals that live near you will let you know which ones are visiting you. Animal tracks ar...

Whitefoot the Wood Mouse: A Mouse Unit Study

Whitefoot welcomes homeschoolers, teachers, parents and children to turn into mice, scurry through the tunnels and sniff out learning opportunities in every corner. Whitefoot the Wood Mouse welcomes everyone to his nest where learning never ends. He...

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Holiday Time

Is Santa Real? How Do You Answer the Question?

He flies through the air with magic reindeer, slides down chimneys to deliver toys to children who have been good, and somehow knows if you've been naughty or nice. Santa is the magical, benevolent, ubiquitous symbol of Christmas. He's everyw...

How to Write a Letter to Santa Claus

Christmas is a very busy time of year for Santa Claus. He has to get the sleigh ready, make sure the elves have finished all the toys, and check his list twice to be sure he hasn't forgotten any good girls and boys. But in the midst of all this c...

Wintertime Activities for Kids

Winter is the time to snuggle up and with a good book, make a winter table and watch the snowflakes falling down. It's a time when the days are short, the nights are cold and the smell of woodsmoke is in the air. Get ready for the cold with The Jack...

Recycle It! Christmas Greeting Cards

Everyone loves to receive postcards, and greeting cards for special occasions. They're simple, thoughtful, and beautiful - especially Christmas and holiday cards. They're so memorable and nice, that many people hold on to their greeting cards for yea...

How to Make Reindeer Poop

Candy reindeer poop is a fun and incredibly easy Christmas project for elementary school kids. Adults may not be wild about the idea of making reindeer poop, but kids love it!

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