Happy Fourth of July!!!
July 4, 2007 by Kerri Aldrich
Filed under Arts and Crafts, General Play Library Goodies
I guess I can wish a happy 4th of July to everyone, since it does appear on everyone’s calendar, but I’ll wish a special Happy 4th to those of you from the U.S. out there.
After a busy weekend of festivals and fireworks, we’re looking forward to a cookout with our parents and kids for the day itself. Nothing too high key, and I think we can all use the break! However, if the kids get a little bored, I may have to look at some of these 4th of July themed crafts and activities.
Enchanted Learning
FamilyFun
Kaboose
DLTK
Hopefully, that’s …read more
P is for Pretzel
May 5, 2007 by Kerri Aldrich
Filed under Arts and Crafts, Cooking with Kids, Educational Stuff
The kids and I took some time out today to make pretzels. Not just any pretzels, oh no. We did some very special letter shaped pretzels. The plan was an entire pretzel alphabet. Oh yeah.
Well, we didn’t quite get the whole alphabet, but we did get a few letters in there, as well as some squares, hearts, and other shapes. The main goal, though, of having a bit of fun and learning away from our regular curriculum was accomplished.
The kids love to help mommy in the kitchen, so I try to remember to plan …read more
