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Always Learning - June 2010

Waiting for the 4th of July fireworks to start can often feel like For-EVER to little ones (and big ones too!) With a few craft materials you can create glow in the dark bouncing comets to fill the space before the evening festivities begin.

Comet crafts can be made with young space enthusiasts or children who are studying outer space in school. Comets are rare finds in the night sky. Shooting out from the outer limits of the solar system, these balls of dust and ice start to melt as they approach earth, creating a brilliant tail


Bouncing Comets

You will need;
tennis ball
plastic grocery bag
clear tape
glow-in-the-dark lacing
scissors

Place a tennis ball in the middle of a plastic bag. Gather the bag around the ball. Use clear tape to secure. Cut the ends of the bag into 1-inch wide strips. Wrap glow-in-the-dark lacing around the comet, criss-crossing the surface of the ball. Tie the lacing around the neck to secure. Cover the ball and lacing with clear tape. The comet will bounce unevenly making this a good toy to improve hand-eye coordination.

More Comet Crafts Here

4th of July Fireworks!




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Win the "best decorated bike" this 4th of July

...or simply be the envy on your block


Make a colorful bike spinner from a recycled soda bottle and common items.


fireworks, 4th of July, bike decorations, parade
Rival the fireworks with your bike spinner!




Learn how...Here.


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Math Games

June 24th 2010 03:50
Sure, it is summer but...kids need lots of hands-on practice to master their math facts. Playing math games is a way to practice without having them fill out yet another worksheet. Playing cards, rulers and even paper clips are inexpensive tools you can use to promote learning at home....and have fun doing it!
Check out the "Close Call Card Game", "Terrific Tens" and more....Read On



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Even math is more enjoyable bare foot!

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Make Garden Stepping Stones

June 23rd 2010 03:37
Make concrete stepping stones with your kids this summer. Messy materials that are not normally used in a typical art class are instantly exciting with most kids.
Concrete stepping stones are also a great project that can be done outside during Vacation Bible School with a group of children, granted you have helpers. You will need concrete, heavy black garbage bags or mixing buckets, garden trowels, plastic gloves, water, molds and decorative items. Since the concrete needs time to dry thoroughly it should be done toward the beginning of a one-week VBS.

garden stones, concrete stones, VBS, kids crafts
Make a path with the garden stones


Read on for Tips on Making Concrete Stepping Stones

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Rubber Band Games for Kids

June 22nd 2010 02:49
The humble rubber band can form the basis for several children's games. Try a traditional game of Chinese jump rope or create an educational geo-board for kids to learn from and enjoy. Children also can make a collection of elastic-band powered cars to race with common household items. Hold competitions indoors or out.
humble rubber bands can provide hours of fun

Learn how to make your own;
Chinese Jump Ropes
educational Geoboards
Awesome Rubber Band Cars


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Preschool Art...A Beautiful Mess

June 19th 2010 04:06
fingerprinting, preschool art, bubble printing, edible clay
A Beautiful Mess!


Provide art experiences for preschoolers to help with their hand-eye coordination, fine motor skills and satisfy natural curiosity. Preschoolers can receive these benefits working with fingerpaint, edible clay and bubble printing. All three provide just enough mess to keep it fun for the kids, while not being difficult to clean up with a little preparation. Consider laying out a plastic table cloth on the table, as well placing one on the floor to catch extra drips


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Science....and Father's Day

June 15th 2010 14:09
Incorporate science lessons into your summer fun. Using art materials to teach science is a sneaky way to slip abstract ideas into your child, making them easier to grasp. Let these ideas double as Father's Day gifts or activities for dad to do with their kids.

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Music and Art

June 2nd 2010 02:35
Incorporate art and music by creating your own musical instruments.These multicultural pieces of folk art provide an opportunity to introduce different designs and color schemes. Create authentic-looking pieces or choose your own interpretation.

didgeradoo, australian instruments, homemade musical instruments, art and music

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