In the summertime, your kids may be used to slurping down lots of frozen “pop” bars. The only problem is, these treats have minimal value (most are essentially colored sugar water). Plus, they’re expensive. Why not make a project out of making your own juice bars with your kids?
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This recipe for homemade clay allows you to “fire” any objects your children make in your kitchen stove.
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This activity involves absolutely no skill; “winning” is a matter of pure luck.
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Armed with just a pencil and paper, your child can exercise both logic and imagination by coming up with lists; all you have to do is provide the categories.
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This activity will definitely stretch your child’s imagination to the limits.
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Even if your child can’t read or write, here’s an activity that will provide both entertainment and information about other cultures.
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Do you know the capital of Uruguay? You will when you’re done with this activity. Or at least your child will.
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Most anyone can drink a glass of water, make a bowl of cereal, or tie shoelaces. But how about writing detailed instructions for others to follow on how to carry out such tasks?
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The following easy-to-play musical instruments are tried-and-true winners guaranteed to get toes tapping and heads bobbing. Your kids may not always be in tune, but isn’t that a matter of opinion?
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Here’s a game that requires only a few sheets of paper and some pencils. But lots of fun and very good for developing your child’s imaginative and creative skills.
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