This is really a very simple activity. First, we read about people in the Pleistocene Era and learned about their cave painting. We found out
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A Fan of Chinese New Year
Most school kids know how to make folding fans out of a piece of paper. This Chinese New Year, I wanted to make the type
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Make an Almanac with Ben Franklin and Then Visit Philly
Philadelphia is like a living history book. We are hoping to take a road trip to Philly, soon, and one of our must-see destinations is
The makers of littleBits sent me a Base Kit to explore their unique building blocks of circuitry with my children and share with you. Read
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Christmas Tree Fern Prints on Reusable Market Bags
My kids made these Christmas tree print reusable canvas market bags from pressed ferns two years ago for their grandparents and aunt. We noticed that
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German Straw Star Ornaments
Every year, we make ornaments for teachers, friends, and family. Last year, my children made traditional German Star Ornaments, called Strohsterne. I first spotted these
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Native American Comanche Tribe-Inspired Hair Pipe Breastplate Kids Craft
My son made this craft breastplate inspired by the hair pipe breastplates of the Plains Indians, originally introduced by the Comanche native tribe. Every year,
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Jack O’ Lantern Ornaments for Halloween
We made this easy craft with my daughter’s friends for a Halloween-themed play date. No pictures of the process because there were lots of
What are your favorite ideas for earning Daisy Girl Scout Petals? I led my daughter’s Daisy Troop the past two years, with lots of help
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How to Make a Daisy Chain Flower Crown (Plus, Video Tutorial)
In mid-August, the black-eyed Susan and purple cone flowers reach their peak around here. It is a perfect time to take a nature walk and