Pop Goes the BubbleAdd 4 or 5 drops of food coloring to small cups of bubble solution, then blow tinted bubbles onto white paper. Allow them to settle and burst on their own.
Mix Master
It's so easy to make your own bubble juice. Combine 2 tablespoons of regular dish soap, 1 cup of distilled water, and 1 tablespoon of Karo syrup.
Tool Time
Bend chenille stems into fun-shaped loops and attach to a stick to make your own wand. Pour bubble solution into a tray for easy dipping.
In the Groove
On raining days, play indoors with another bubble fave: Let the kids boogie on squares of bubble wrap and play freeze dance. If anyone goes pop, she's out!
Originally published in the July 2011 issue of Parents magazine."
Friday, July 29, 2011
Monday, July 25, 2011
Quote
"“The child must know that he is a miracle, that since the beginning of the world there hasn't been, and until the end of the world there will not be, another child like him.”
~Pablo Casals
~Pablo Casals
Friday, July 22, 2011
Rainy Day Activity Ideas with Kids
Rainy Day Fun with Kids
Summertime is wonderful for doing outdoor activities, but many parents can feel challenged to find ideas to help occupy energized children on a rainy day. Here are ideas that you can on a rainy day:
• Play tapes of music or turn on the radio and dance.
• Make paper airplanes and fly them in different rooms.
• Wear swimsuits and play in the bathtub.
• Have a scavenger hunt to find items of different colors or that start with letter of the alphabet.
• Make a “kitchen” sculpture or collage with dry food, foil, empty food containers, etc.
• Rent a video and make popcorn in the middle of the day.
• Set up a “tent” with a sheet or blanket and pretend to be camping. Watch out for bears!
• Make up your own aerobics class with workout, clothing, music and exercises for adults and kids.
• Take a walk in the rain – barefoot. If it is safe!
Rainy days don't have to ruin fun! The most important thing you can do is to be a participant with your child, rain or shine – not just an observer! Kids love to have your attention and it is a great time to create memories that will stay with your child forever."
Summertime is wonderful for doing outdoor activities, but many parents can feel challenged to find ideas to help occupy energized children on a rainy day. Here are ideas that you can on a rainy day:
• Play tapes of music or turn on the radio and dance.
• Make paper airplanes and fly them in different rooms.
• Wear swimsuits and play in the bathtub.
• Have a scavenger hunt to find items of different colors or that start with letter of the alphabet.
• Make a “kitchen” sculpture or collage with dry food, foil, empty food containers, etc.
• Rent a video and make popcorn in the middle of the day.
• Set up a “tent” with a sheet or blanket and pretend to be camping. Watch out for bears!
• Make up your own aerobics class with workout, clothing, music and exercises for adults and kids.
• Take a walk in the rain – barefoot. If it is safe!
Rainy days don't have to ruin fun! The most important thing you can do is to be a participant with your child, rain or shine – not just an observer! Kids love to have your attention and it is a great time to create memories that will stay with your child forever."
Monday, July 18, 2011
Build Your Own Sandwiches
After a busy, hot summer day do you ever find yourself too worn out to cook supper? Building your own sandwiches is a great way to take the stress out of dinner making and it brings some fun to the dinner table. Just lay out the bread, lunch meat, cheese, condiments and whatever sliced veggies you have on hand. Kids love preparing their own sandwiches and the clean up is a snap!
What are your families go-to meals when there's no time to cook?
What are your families go-to meals when there's no time to cook?
Friday, July 15, 2011
WeatherWise
Summer Learning and Fun!!!
Thursday July 21st
10:00 Grand Rapids Middle School Gym
Join us for a program with WDIO Chief Meteorologist, Justin Liles, as he explores weather related questions such as....Do you wonder where thunder gets its sound?
Want to learn about tornadoes or snow? And much more!!!!!
This program is geared toward children PreK - Middle school and their families.
This is a FREE Children First! event. Please register online at www.getlearning.org or by calling 327-5730
Hope to see you there!!!
Thursday July 21st
10:00 Grand Rapids Middle School Gym
Join us for a program with WDIO Chief Meteorologist, Justin Liles, as he explores weather related questions such as....Do you wonder where thunder gets its sound?
Want to learn about tornadoes or snow? And much more!!!!!
This program is geared toward children PreK - Middle school and their families.
This is a FREE Children First! event. Please register online at www.getlearning.org or by calling 327-5730
Hope to see you there!!!
Monday, July 11, 2011
How Writing Develops
You child's interactions with others prepare him to become a reader and a writer. Read the article below, from Reading Rockets, which outlines the stages of writing development and offers tips for adults to help your child become a writer
Reading Rockets: How Writing Develops
Reading Rockets: How Writing Develops
Friday, July 8, 2011
Road Trip Activities for Kids
With summer in full swing, families are traveling all over the place! Whether its a camping trip, a vacation or a trip to visit family/freinds, keeping kids busy in the car will help with the "are we there yets". Follow the link below for some fun travel ideas to do with your kids.
Comment if you have other ideas that have worked with your kids!
Road Trip Activities for Kids - Parenting.com
Comment if you have other ideas that have worked with your kids!
Road Trip Activities for Kids - Parenting.com
Thursday, July 7, 2011
Friday, July 1, 2011
Homemade Ice Cream in a Bag: Summer Crafts for Kids: Easy Homemade Ice Cream Recipes - Kaboose.com
Homemade Ice Cream in a Bag: Summer Crafts for Kids: Easy Homemade Ice Cream Recipes - Kaboose.com: "Homemade Ice Cream in a Bag
By: The contributors of Kaboose.com, plus additional recipe testing and photography by Christina Stanley-Salerno
Milk can become homemade ice cream in five minutes by using a bag! This homemade, creamy treat is a summertime delight for kids and adults alike.
What you'll need:1 tablespoon sugar
1/2 cup milk or half & half
1/4 teaspoon vanilla
6 tablespoons rock salt
1 pint-size plastic food storage bag (e.g., Ziploc)
1 gallon-size plastic food storage bag
Ice cubes
How to make it:
Fill the large bag half full of ice, and add the rock salt. Seal the bag.
Put milk, vanilla, and sugar into the small bag, and seal it.
Place the small bag inside the large one, and seal it again carefully.
Shake until the mixture is ice cream, which takes about 5 minutes.
Wipe off the top of the small bag, then open it carefully. Enjoy!
Tips:A 1/2 cup milk will make about 1 scoop of ice cream, so double the recipe if you want more. But don't increase the proportions more that that -- a large amount might be too big for kids to pick-up because the ice itself is heavy.
By: The contributors of Kaboose.com, plus additional recipe testing and photography by Christina Stanley-Salerno
Milk can become homemade ice cream in five minutes by using a bag! This homemade, creamy treat is a summertime delight for kids and adults alike.
What you'll need:1 tablespoon sugar
1/2 cup milk or half & half
1/4 teaspoon vanilla
6 tablespoons rock salt
1 pint-size plastic food storage bag (e.g., Ziploc)
1 gallon-size plastic food storage bag
Ice cubes
How to make it:
Fill the large bag half full of ice, and add the rock salt. Seal the bag.
Put milk, vanilla, and sugar into the small bag, and seal it.
Place the small bag inside the large one, and seal it again carefully.
Shake until the mixture is ice cream, which takes about 5 minutes.
Wipe off the top of the small bag, then open it carefully. Enjoy!
Tips:A 1/2 cup milk will make about 1 scoop of ice cream, so double the recipe if you want more. But don't increase the proportions more that that -- a large amount might be too big for kids to pick-up because the ice itself is heavy.
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