“I have a dream that my four little children will one day live in a nation where they will not be judged by the color of their skin, but by the content of their character.” – Martin Luther King, I Have a Dream Quote Martin Luther King Jr. was an important leader of the civil Read More
Bubble Bath Day – January 8
Bubble baths are so much fun. For kids, its playtime ~ fill the tub with bubbles and toys. Then hop in and play! For adults, it’s soothing pleasure….fill the tub with bubbly water and relax after a long day at work. photo: Cyron (Flickr) Read More
New Year’s Day
The first day of the New Year is a federal holiday. For many people, January first also means making a New Year’s resolution. The most common being to lose weight/get in shape, stop smoking and get organized. What is yours and how do you plan to achieve it? In some communities families visit Read More
New Year’s Eve
December 31 – New Year’s Eve Chances are you have to work tonight, so after the kids go to bed, sit down and watch Dick Clark’s Rockin’ Eve and think about how to make 2014 better. Before they go to bed, you and the children can choose simple “New Year Resolutions.” Or create a keepsake Read More
Bicarbonate of Soda Day
December 30- Bicarbonate of Soda Day – Bicarbonate of soda, also known as baking powder, has many household uses including cooking, cleaning and medical uses. But it can also be used for a very simple and fun science experiment suitable for ages 7 and older. Check out this video on how to make a Baking Read More
Make your own play dough!
Make your own play dough! –Play dough is the perfect modeling material for children. Their small hands can pat, poke, pinch, roll and knead it into many shapes. Keep it in an airtight container to use another day, or let it air dry into favorite shapes. Measure 2 cups of flour, one cup of salt Read More
Visit a Zoo Day
December 27 – Visit a Zoo Day – The kids are probably off school today, so visit the local zoo or make your own with stuffed or plastic animals. Read More
Christmas
Every family and culture has their own Christmas traditions. Embrace those of your host family and share some of your own. Photo: Luz Adriana Villa Read More
First day of winter
Today is the First day of winter Animals handle cold winter weather in a variety of ways. Some travel to a warmer climate. Others grow thicker fur coats so they can stay warm and active during the winter. Many animals hibernate during the coldest weather – they spend the warmer months eating and storing as Read More
Puppets!
Puppets are a wonderful way to enjoy art and drama and to develop language skills. They can be used with all ages of children. The youngest children can watch you perform and talk to the puppet. Starting at about age 3 the children can help make the puppets and put on simple ‘shows.’ You can Read More