April 24, 2008

April 08 Newsletter

Have you ever wondered about those impressive pillars you see growing in caves?  Try a science experiment to grow stalactites and stalagmites. There's more science experiments if you have a budding scientist in your home.

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March 18, 2008

Easter 08 Newsletter

Easter is less than a week away and it's time to start thinking about all the fun crafts and projects you can make with children.

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March 7, 2008

March 08 Newsletter

March is here and spring is just around the corner.  At the first sign of spring, children and adults have headed outside with bubble solution and wands to create the season's first stream of translucent, glimmering bubbles. National Bubble Week is from March 20 - 26 to  coincide with the first day of spring.

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February 12, 2008

February 08 Newsletter

Valentine's Day is next week.  It's not just a day created by card companies.  Find out why we celebrate Valentine's Day and get ideas for crafts and gift ideas, or make a Bouquet of Hearts for Mom!

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January 21, 2008

January 2008 Newsletter

Snowflakes and older kids can learn about how crystals form and do experiments to grow salt or sugar crystals.

If you are thinking about planning a treasure hunt, there a new step by step guide to help you plan a Treasure Hunt

Science Fair season is coming up.  Kids have to do the work, but parents are asked lots questions.  Check the science fair section so that you will know what is a hypothesis, or how to write of the procedure.

Let us know if you use some of these ideas, and what the kids think.  Or have them send in new ideas they would like to share with other families.  If you have a photo, we would like to include it too!  Let us know if you would like to be identified with your idea. Send your ideas to: Creative Kids at Home

Don't forget to check out the Activity Library for lots of kids crafts and activities.


Have a fun day!

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Christine Nicholls, Creative Kids at Home
Free crafts and activities for kids.