{"id":1103,"date":"2012-07-10T21:47:39","date_gmt":"2012-07-11T01:47:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blogs.aupairinamerica.com\/fcw\/2012\/07\/10\/fish-fun\/"},"modified":"2012-07-10T21:47:39","modified_gmt":"2012-07-11T01:47:39","slug":"fish-fun","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blogs.aupairinamerica.com\/fcw\/2012\/07\/10\/fish-fun\/","title":{"rendered":"Fish Fun"},"content":{"rendered":"

Fun With Fish!<\/h1>\n

Fishing is a great summer activity! Watch out for little fish when you are at the pond, lake<\/span> or beach<\/span> with the kids this summer. Also visiting an Aquarium or even looking at the fish in a pet store can be fun.<\/p>\n

~At the library!<\/p>\n

Fish is Fish <\/strong>by Leo Lionni<\/p>\n

A Fish Out of Water <\/strong>by Helen Palmer<\/p>\n

The Fish Who Could Wish<\/strong> by John Bush \u2013 use this to encourage children to think up their own \u201cwishes\u201d \u2013 draw them on big sheets of paper.<\/p>\n

How Many Fish? <\/strong>By Caron Lee Cohen<\/p>\n

McElligot\u2019s Pool <\/strong>by Dr. Seuss \u2013 Read this and then create your own way-out fish to add to the collection. Use lots of different craft supplies and have lots of fun.<\/p>\n

One Fish Two Fish Red Fish Blue Fish <\/strong>by Dr. Seuss<\/p>\n

The Rainbow Fish <\/strong>by Marcus Pfister<\/p>\n

Swimmy <\/strong>by Leo Lionni \u2013 Use this book to start a conversation about safety rules.<\/p>\n

~Crafts<\/h1>\n

Fish Curls<\/h1>\n

You will need colored paper strips, a stapler, glue and a pencil.<\/p>\n

    \n
  1. Cut 2 1\u201dx12\u201d strips from the same colored paper. Staple the strips together to make the fish head and tail.<\/li>\n
  2. Curl the strips of the tail around a pencil.<\/li>\n
  3. Choose several different colored strips for curling to fill in the inside of the fish shape. Wind each one around a pencil to make the curls.<\/li>\n
  4. Lay the fish outline on a table and arrange the paper curls inside the outline. Glue in place<\/li>\n
  5. You can use string or yarn to hang these fish.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    ~Snacks<\/p>\n

    Make an Edible Aquarium<\/strong>
    \nWhat You Need:<\/p>\n

    \u00be cup\u00a0boiling water<\/p>\n

    1 pkg.\u00a0(3 oz.) JELL-O Berry Blue Flavor Gelatin<\/p>\n

    Ice cubes<\/p>\n

    \u00bd cup\u00a0cold water<\/p>\n

    \u00bd cup\u00a0chopped strawberries<\/p>\n

    4\u00a0bite-size fish-shaped chewy fruit snacks<\/p>\n

    Make It:<\/p>\n

    ADD boiling water to gelatin mix in medium bowl; stir 2 min. until completely dissolved. Add enough ice cubes to cold water to measure 1-1\/4 cups. Add to gelatin; stir until slightly thickened. Remove any unmelted ice. If gelatin is still thin, refrigerate until slightly thickened.<\/p>\n

    PLACE berries in 4 clear plastic cups; cover with gelatin. Press fruit snacks into gelatin until completely submerged.<\/p>\n

    REFRIGERATE 1 hour or until firm.<\/p>\n

    Recipe from http:\/\/www.kraftrecipes.com\/recipes\/aquarium-cups-51476.aspx<\/a><\/p>\n

    Fish Jokes to Share!<\/strong><\/p>\n

    https:\/\/blogs.aupairinamerica.com\/cha\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/67\/2012\/06\/laughing-man1.jpg<\/a> <\/strong><\/p>\n

    \u2022 <\/strong>What part of a fish weighs the most?\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 The scales!<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

    \u2022 <\/em><\/strong>What kind of fish is good on toast?\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 A jellyfish!<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

    \u2022 <\/em><\/strong>What\u2019s the difference between a piano and fish?\u00a0\u00a0 You can\u2019t tuna fish!<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

    \u2022 <\/em><\/strong>Why are some fish at the bottom of the ocean?\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Because they dropped out of a school!<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

    \u2022<\/em><\/strong> Where does a fish keep its money?\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 In a river bank!<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

    \u2022<\/em><\/strong> How do you keep a fish from smelling?\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Cut off its nose!<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

    \u2022 What do you call a fish without an eye?\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 A fsh!<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

    Fun With Fish! Fishing is a great summer activity! Watch out for little fish when you are at the pond, lake or beach with the kids this summer. Also visiting an Aquarium or even looking at the fish in a pet store can be fun. ~At the library! 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