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Car Colors - Oct 1st |
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Zoooommm...what color was that car?Description:Keep the kids busy on a road trip by naming cars' colors as they are sighted.As they get older, you can start adding new criteria, such as trucks, station wagons, sports cars, etc. Step by Step:Choose a color to start.As the cars pass, have your chi... |
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Creepy Crawlies !! - Oct 2nd |
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Merrily We Crawl Along!Description:Encouraging baby to crawl is accomplished more easily when he has you as a partner. Step by Step:Simple - Place baby on the floor in a crawling position.Mommy, join your baby and add some sound effects, such as a meow-meow or a bow-wow. (Especially great if you hav... |
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Chocolate Butter Crunch Trifle - Oct 3rd |
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This yummy recipe for Chocolate Butter Crunch Trifle will satisfy any chocoholic's taste buds.Description:Everyone in the family is going to love this Chocolate Butter Crunch Trifle dessert and your little one is going to beam with pride, if you let him be Chief Assistant Baker. &nbs... |
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Shake, Rattle & Roll !! - Oct 4th |
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Let's help baby to look and listen!Description:Just shaking a rattle can be a learning lesson for baby taught by the best teacher - You - Mommy! Step by Step:After placing baby on her back, shake a rattle slowly moving it from side to side of that sweet little face.You'll notice baby's e... |
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Let's Make A Call - Oct 5th |
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Let's call someone!!Description:Perhaps you have your own cell phone, which your child has seen you use. Some toddlers become restless while traveling by car. Provide amusement by taking along a toy telephone to call Daddy, Grandparent or a play buddy. It's a wonderful way to develop languag... |
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Buckets O' Fun - Oct 6th |
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Filling a bucket and dumping it out is more entertaining than you think!Description:Little ones love filling up containers and then dumping them over. It may seem like mindless fun, but your child is truly learning something. This game teaches him or her cause and effect, and helps build eye-hand co... |
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Roll-a-ball ! - Oct 7th |
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Having a ball together!Description:Here's a lesson in coordination as you roll a ball back and forth to eachother. Step by Step:Both you and baby take a seat on the floor facing eachother.Roll a soft ball to baby.Good, he's got it! Place his hands around the ball as you hav... |
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Caterpillar Art - Oct 8th |
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Creepy crawly caterpillars are colorful.Description:Using cut-outs of multi-colored circles, these caterpillars are a cinch to make. You can make it a concept learning activity by having the kids sequence the colors. Step by Step:1.Cut out many different color circles. 2.Give each child a piec... |
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Leaf Race - Oct 9th |
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Who can blow the hardest?Description:Collect as many leaves as you can during a walk with your child! Have a leaf blowing race with straws and pretend wind! Step by Step:1.Gather leaves and place one per child on a table in a row.2.Give each child a straw to blow into aimed at their leaf.3.Make the ... |
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Recording Star - Yesterday |
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Children love to be read to and they love the sound of your voice.Description:Children love to be read to and they love the sound of your voice. You can create your own recordings of your children's favorite books to enjoy both when you are together and apart. If you are away from one another, t... |
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Butterfly Feet - Today |
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Tickle my feet with a paint brush.Description:This is really fun for all kids. Tickle their feet and make art at the same time. Step by Step:1.Paint the bottom of kids' feet with non-toxic tempera paint. 2.Make a print of each foot with heels and ankles together, opposite of how feet reall... |
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Autumn Nature Walk - Oct 12th |
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Children learn to appreciate natural things.Description:Enjoy the sights and sounds of autumn. This wonderful activity can be done in a group, or just with you and your little one. Children can develop an interest in nature. You can emphasize using the senses to describe the items collected in natur... |
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Columbus Day Compass - Oct 13th |
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North, South, East & West - let's figure it out!Description:In the year 1492, Columbus sailed the ocean blue! This activity will help children learn about the meaning of Columbus Day and the significance of the compass that helped Columbus find his way to our beautiful country. &... |
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Copy Cats - Oct 14th |
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One of the ways children learn is through mimickryDescription:Children start to copy their parents at a young age. They pretend to cook or wash the dishes, they repeat some of the phrases they hear adults say, and they play dress-up, pretending to me a mommy or a daddy. Your baby is not quite there ... |
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BathTime Fantasy Fun - Oct 15th |
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Turn bath time into a fun filled fantasy play, while your child pretends to be ship captain, and steers ship away from icebergs.Description:Children love to play in the bath! Add some bath foam, turkey basters, and corks, and this daily ritual becomes a whole new world- a world of fantasy! Your chil... |
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Clean House - Oct 16th |
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A clean house is a happy house...Description:You can clean out your closet and keep your kids happy all at the same time. Let them try on all Daddy's old clothes and you will be surprised how long this will keep them entertained. They can help you sort through your belongings and decide what you... |
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Hug Me, Hug Me, Hug Me - Oct 17th |
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Singalong sung to tune of Music, Music, MusicDescription:Whether it is the exhilaration a toddler feels when beating on a bevy of kitchen pots, or the way a familiar tune can soothe a crying infant, music is a powerful influence in every child's life.In addition to the joy it brings, music is al... |
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Are We There Yet? - Oct 18th |
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The answer to a successful car trip: be prepared!Description:Most families embark on a long car trip from time to time. Traveling with young children can either be wonderful or difficult. Turn down the choruses of "Are we there yet?" and replace them with happy memories by planning ahead. ... |
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Pumpkin Patch - Oct 19th |
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October means it's pumpkin time!!!!Description:October would not be complete without a pumpkin or a gourd to decorate. A visit to the local pumpkin patch can be a mini-adventure for everyone! Pick out a nice large pumpkin to bring home, or choose several smaller ones. You can pick pumpkins for M... |
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Pet Fun & Care - Oct 20th |
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Your pet is truly a member of the family and your child is never too young to learn how to treat it.Description:In most households, pets are considered a part of the family. They are companions who bring joy to adults and children alike. When your child is very young, he or she must be taught that p... |
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A Scribbling Masterpiece! - Oct 21st |
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Just let loose with colors!Description:Sometimes art projects are the most fun when they are unstructured. When there are no boundaries, your child can be totally creative. The joy of discovering what happens with various art tools is sure to stimulate your child's imagination. Remember, there i... |
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Best Friends - Oct 22nd |
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Friendship song Sung to Frere JacqueDescription:Whether it is the exhilaration a toddler feels when beating on a bevy of kitchen pots, or the way a familiar tune can soothe a crying infant, music is a powerful influence in every child's life.In addition to the joy it brings, music is also import... |
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Baby Reading Fest - Oct 23rd |
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It's never too early to read with your babyDescription:It is never too soon to introduce your baby to books. At first they may just love the rythmic sound of your voice while being cuddled. Soon, the whole experience of reading together will become a favorite part of the day.We recently conducte... |
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Box Houses - Oct 24th |
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Boxes are great recycled fun!Description:Kids can get real creative making doll houses out of cardboard boxes. Step by Step:1.Take flaps off one side of the box and place that side down. 2.Ask the kids where they want to put windows and cut them out for them.3.Put out scraps of lace to glue on... |
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Playground of Autumn Leaves - Oct 25th |
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Nothing to buy! It's just time some outdoor fun!Description:A great way to have some fun, exercise and learning. What a combo - all provided by "Mom Nature" herself! Step by Step:Rake the beautiful autumn leaves into a colorful pile. That's all you have to do!Ask your child to run ... |
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Caramel-Coated Apples - Oct 26th |
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Serve children a dose of daily vitamins...after coating it in caramel and candy!Description:Remember the old saying "An apple a day keeps the doctor away"? Today we know that apples really do deserve their reputation as symbols of good health. They contain almost no fat or sodium, are rich... |
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Creepy Crawly Pretzels - Oct 27th |
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Make an edible, non-sweet, eight-legged treat.Description:Everyone loves soft pretzels, and this seasonal version makes a wonderful alternative to all the sweets that are available at this time of year. As an added bonus, making these creepy crawlies helps children with a variety of math skills, fro... |
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Spider Hats - Oct 28th |
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Turn construction paper into a wearable, eight-legged topper!Description:Halloween means fun time. So, why not have a party? This is a great way to celebrate the holiday and you can target activities to a specific age range. You can start preparing at the beginning of the month, and make this a Hall... |
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Monster Mash - Oct 29th |
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How to make Halloween fun for even the youngest princess, pumpkin or superheroDescription:The first Halloween your baby or toddler experiences could bring about emotions ranging from fear to confusion. In order to make a child’s first Halloween a positive experience, keep the costumes and deco... |
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Eerie Edible Eyeballs - Oct 30th |
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Kids will gobble up these gross, goofy treats.Description:In a child's mind, October is synonymous with Halloween-and what a fun and spooky month it will be! Halloween is probably the holiday that most indulges the imagination of both children and parents alike. It's time for costumes, trick... |
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Halloween Party - Oct 31st |
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Throw a Halloween party for the littlest spooks in the neighborhood.Description:DescriptionFor children five years old and under, consider a Halloween party as an alternative to trick-or-treating. A party allows you to keep the festivities age-appropriate so no one melts down from fatigue, fright, o... |
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