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Winter Recipes Kids Can Make
It's winter and time to use recipes with seasonal shapes and/or white ingredients for a snowy flair. Kids will love these treats; great for a party too!
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Best Christmas Songs for Children
Sing a little Ho, Ho, Ho and Fa, La, La, La, La as parents get young children into the spirit of Christmas with these fun songs.
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Winter Theme Ideas for Children
Let the cold blustery winds blow outside while the children have fun with winter activities indoors.
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Best Ever Hanukkah Songs for Children
Get in the holiday spirit as children and caregivers sing these simple Hanukkah songs. Let the children learn that holidays are a special time for singing together.
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Best Ways to Teach Children how to Volunteer
Once children reach kindergarten age, they can begin to learn about compassion outside in the community. It's time to teach kids to lend a helping hand.
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Christmas Symbols and Their Meanings
There are many customs, traditions, and symbols for the holiday of Christmas, enhancing a season of joy and a time for giving to others.
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The Nutcracker Ballet for Children
It's that time of the year when visions of sugarplums dance before audiences in this classic ballet. Enhance this story with activities children will enjoy!
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The Best Holiday Foods Kids Can Make
'Tis the season for making holiday foods. Get the kids into the kitchen and involved in making these fun treats.
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Exploring an Art Museum With the Kids
Make a day at the museum fun and exciting by planning activities that allow children to explore. Read on to find tips that teach!
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Activities and Crafts for Sick Children
While the doctor might prescribe bed rest for a sick child, these quiet activities can help make the day much brighter!
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Thanksgiving Songs for Children
Give kids the opportunity to sing their gratitude this Thanksgiving, but don't forget about some fun Thanksgiving songs for children with a "gobble and wobble" too.
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How to Make Homemade Musical Instruments
Children enjoy making musical instruments from collecting the materials to performing in a homemade band. Go 'green' with recycled materials for your projects.
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Sesame Street Turns 40
Sesame Street has been entertaining children and adults for over 40 years. 2009 marks their 40th anniversary with new characters, shows and music to enjoy.
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Musical ABC's for Children
Make learning the alphabet fun for young children with combined music and movement activities.
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Halloween Songs for Children
As Halloween approaches, create new songs that are sung to familiar tunes. Music can help children develop cognitive skills and concepts.
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Feel the Beat by LeAnn Haggard
Kids need plenty of exercise, but what could be more fun than dancing to "funky fitness" music.
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More of Children's Songs Make Music Fun
It's fun to weave crafts and games into traditional music we sing. No matter what age, music lightens the spirit!
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First Music Lessons
Sounds play a major role in the lives of babies and toddlers.
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Thanksgiving Theme Unit for Daycare & Preschool
During the month of November families in the US celebrate the joys of Thanksgiving. Take this Thanksgiving theme across the curriculum to commemorate this holiday.
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Apple Theme Unit for Daycare and Preschool
Children learn at a very early age that "A" is for apple. Take time to educate children about this juicy fruit across the curriculum.
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Teenage Suicide
Suicide is one of the leading causes of death among teens, so tips for prevention is a tool all parents should be aware of.
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Honey is Nature's Sweetener
Honey, which is nature's original sweeter, is a natural source of energy and has many nutritional benefits.
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Fall Theme Unit for Daycare and Preschool
Some places display the fall season naturally and others don't, however, children can learn about seasonal changes through educational activities.
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Halloween Party Foods
Think of Halloween as a creative time to make spook-tacular foods to please goblins and ghouls of any age.
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Shadow Theme Unit for Daycare and Preschool
These activities will help teach children how shadows are formed and how playing with shadow characters can be fun!
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Hispanic Heritage Month Activities for Children
Many parts of the United States is home to a virtual melting pot of Hispanic culture, which makes celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month all the more rich and rewarding.
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Children Can Bond With Grandparents
When children bond with grandparents, it benefits them in many ways. Grandparents can be great role models and they can provide cultural heritage and family history.
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Learning Centers for Daycare and Preschool
Divide your classroom space into learning centers where children can create, communicate and explore.
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Halloween Arts and Crafts for Children
Spend the month of October making homemade decorations to set the scene for Halloween celebrations. Moments with children today are worth a million memories tomorrow!
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Plan a Children's Art Party
With a few simple and inexpensive art supplies around the house, children can produce artwork worthy of a "clothesline" art show.
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Sand Play Kids Will Love
Children have always been intrigued by sand play. There is no right way to use sand, yet it invites participation and stretches the imagination.
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Teaching Children About Families
It is important to help children feel attached to their family. When families play together and have fun, this shows love and connection.
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Tips On Becoming New Grandparents
One of the milestones and pleasures of getting older is having grandchildren. Make this time "grand" with a few practical tips.
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Fish Theme Ideas for Daycare and Preschool
Children love fish so get their focused attention and keep them hooked with projects and games that have a theme from under the sea.
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Math Activities for Young Children
Give children an appetite for learning mathematics using cereal as a tool for understanding concepts.
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Slumber Party Fun for Children
Among the most memorable parties for kids is the sleepover party. Here are a few ideas to use when hosting this party at your home.
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Fourth of July Activities for Children
July 4th is the birthday of our country and the most important of all our national holidays. Get the children involved in anything patriotic.
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Entertaining Children During the Summer Months
No need to travel far and wide to have fun this summer. Sometimes the greatest adventures can be held in the backyard!
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Water Activities for Children
No need for expensive toys to make learning fun, water can provide endless educational activities.
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King and Queen Art Theme for Children
When the weather outside is frightful and you and the kids are cooped up indoors, think royalty and get the children excited with these art projects.
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Yellow Theme Unit for Daycare and Preschool
Colors are all around us in the world, so teaching colors to children doesn't have to be boring. Inject fun activities in the process!
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Make Lunches Kids Love
What parents think is a delicious, well-balanced lunch may seem boring or weird to kids.
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Celebrate Cinco de Mayo with Children
Cinco de Mayo is holiday time; a time to become acquainted with the culture and heritage of the people of Mexico.
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Make Homemade Musical Instruments with Children
Children can explore their creativity and improve fine motor skills while making their own musical instruments. They can see and feel how joyous music and rhythm can be.
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Under the Sea Art Ideas for Children
Ocean life is a wonderful theme to use for making decorations and artwork. The process is fun and educational too!
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Puppet Play in Daycare and Preschool
Using puppets is fun! Children will be able to explore new ideas and create many different situations with the puppets they make.
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Homemade Art Supplies for Children
Your pantry is filled with the ingredients that can be mixed into wonderful and non-toxic art supplies.
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Children's Party With a Bug Theme
Why not plan a "bug party" for the children and their friends? It's ooey, gooey and so much fun!
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Rainbow Theme Unit for Daycare and Preschool
Get ready for a "color-full" adventure as we study rainbows with its primary and secondary colors.
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Children's Songs Make Music Fun
Today, music permeates the life of a child in so many ways. The child's world is filled with sounds and music, which contribute to a healthy emotional development.
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Tips for Eating Out With Children
Eating out at a restaurant has become a favorite pastime of the American family. There's no need to panic when your child starts to fidget. Here are a few tips!
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