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Author Archives: maryk
Kid-made Gift – A Spoon Rest
I love it when kids make gifts that are truly functional! You get to show them off while using them too! One thing I wouldn’t be without in my kitchen is a spoon rest. Oh sure, you can grab a … Continue reading
Grilled Burgers and Veggies in Foil Packets
Kids of all ages enjoy getting involved in cooking… and it’s even more fun when they like the results! I recently tried a meal in a packet that I think kids will enjoy making. A quick and convenient meal in … Continue reading
Posted in Cooking and Food
Tagged cooking with kids, grilled burgers and veggies, meal in a packet
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Active Play Ideas
Play Catch No matter how addictive a video game might become, this simple outdoor activity will always beat it. Hurl a baseball, kick a soccer ball, toss a football, fling a Frisbee, whatever works for you and your kids. Give … Continue reading
Posted in Games
Tagged active games, catch, four square, frisbee golf, games, H-O-R-S-E, hopscotch, sardines, wall ball, yoga for kids
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Making a Storyteller Animal Mask
The Native Americans offer us beautiful arts, crafts, and traditions. It’s fun to connect with their traditions through art with our children. Native Americans have long held a strong relationship with Mother Earth and have focused on preserving the environment … Continue reading
Gelatin Finger Paint
One of my favorite painting activities to share with kids of all ages is gelatin finger painting. There are a couple of reasons it’s a favorite… one is because it’s an amazing sensory experience, moving the artist from the dry … Continue reading
Posted in Art
Tagged children fingerpaint, childrens art, finger painting, gelatin finger paint, gelatin fingerpaint
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Games for traveling with kids by car
Traveling in a car with children can be fun… if you’re prepared to keep them occupied. Especially on those longer rides. Here are a few ideas for keeping kids of all ages busy when you find yourself on the road. … Continue reading
Lizzy’s Crazy Cake
Cooking with kids is an important way to move them toward independence. It’s such a win/win that it amazes me to run across children who don’t get much cooking time. Cooking is a chemistry experiment with wonderful results — and … Continue reading
Rock Poetry
Long before anyone had heard of magnetic poetry, one of the summer activities at our house was creating Rock Poetry. This is not one of those activities that can be done quickly as there are various steps involved. The beauty … Continue reading
Backyard Fun!
Lie in a Hammock There’s no better way to spend a lazy afternoon than in a hammock. It’s a great place for kids to rest after a hike or a big backyard barbecue. Bask in the midday sun or cuddle … Continue reading
Water Activities
The Deep End This is how some instructors teach children to get comfortable in deeper water: Toss a set of submersible sticks or rings in the pool and let the kids hop in and swim down to pick up as … Continue reading
