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  • Make A Snowflake

    Make A Snowflake

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  • Exploring Triangles

    Exploring Triangles

    Names of Triangles: Isosceles, Scalene, Equilateral, Right, Acute, Obtuse Use the following sites to learn the basics of triangles; what they are called and why. Math Is Fun has information about each triangle named above, if you want to learn more about each one of them. A Plus Topper also has information about triangles. Passy’s…

  • Make Paper Fans and Use the Fan Fold in Fun Ways

    Make Paper Fans and Use the Fan Fold in Fun Ways

    A simple piece of paper can be turned into so many fun things. One of those things is a fan. The first video shows you how to make a simple paper fan, the other videos show you how to use the fan fold to make more interesting things. What you’ll need: Plain paper, glue, scissors,…

  • Fun Ways To Use Toothpicks As A Learning Tool

    Fun Ways To Use Toothpicks As A Learning Tool

    Toothpicks as a learning tool? Absolutely. The list below offers some ideas for using toothpicks as a learning tool, and includes activities for building flat and 3-D structures, using them as a writing or drawing tool,  making puzzles, doing tricks,  and for creating and playing homemade games. I’ve also included a video that shows how…

  • Shamrocks

    Shamrocks

    Cultural & Botanical Information   Irish Culture and Customs: Emblems of Ireland: The Shamrock – Learn how the shamrock became an emblem of Ireland.  Fine Gardening: The History of the Shamrock: Full of symbolism, this plant has mystical roots – ArticleSFGate: Botany Difference Between Clover and Shamrock Plants – Read about the difference between the two. Wikipedia:…

  • Gingerbread Activities

    Gingerbread Activities

    History Wikipedia: Gingerbread House  – Gingerbread house history, modern times, Guinness World records, and Gingerbread houses. PBS: History Gingerbread – Article talks a bit about the history of ginger, and where the first gingerbread recipe came from and the inspiration to decorate gingerbread Fun Activities DLTK Site: Kidzone: Gingerbread Man Theme Unit – 5 Day Theme Unit and Resource List…

  • Father’s Day Resources

    Father’s Day Resources

    DLTK: Dad – Gift and card ideas, printable certificates, songs and more. The Holiday Spot: Father’s Day – Learn the history of father’s day, get gift ideas and more. Enchanted Learning: Father’s Day – Craft and homemade gift ideas. Parent: Activities to make Father’s Day more special – Eleven activities to do with kids on Father’s Day. Reader’s Digest: 17 Father’s Day Activities…

  • Mother’s Day Resources

    Mother’s Day Resources

    Dltk: Mom – Poems, crafts, printables and more. Enchanted Learning: Mother’s Day – Cards, crafts, picture frames, and puzzles. Danielles Place: Mother’s Day – Mother’s Day craft ideas. Better Homes and Garden: Mother’s Day Crafts – Crafts kids can make. Country Living: 55 Easy Mother’s Day Crafts That She’ll Treasure – Craft ideas all ages can make for Mom. Activity…

  • Ukulele

    Ukulele

    UkuTabs.com – 99 Most Popular UkuTabs of All Time – Find the chords and tabs for your favorite songs. Free! UkuTuner.com – Tune your ukulele with the help of this site. Free of charge. Wikipedia: Ukulele – History, construction, types & sizes, tuning and more.YouTube: Ukulele Playlist – You will find a collection of videos about the ukulele, its history,…

  • Gardening With Recycled Materials

    There are quite few containers that can be used as inexpensive gardening tools such as seedling starters, planters, and tools.Here are a few of the things you can save:Food grade plastic containers in all sizes: Yogurt and sour cream containers, soda/water bottles, fruit cups, milk/water/juice/vinegar jugs, salad, cake/cupcake, and plastic take-out containers, 5 gallon water…

  • Christmas Stockings

    Christmas Stockings

    Smithsonian: The Legend of the Christmas Stocking – The history behind the tradition of hanging stockings. Wikipedia: Christmas Stockings – The history of stockings and information about the world’s biggest Christmas stocking. Altogether Christmas: Christmas Stockings – An article about the legends behind Christmas stockings. First Palette: Paper Christmas Stocking – Instructions for craft. DLTK:…

  • Shadow Puppets

    Visual News: Vintage Instructions On How To Make Shadow PuppetsBlifaloo: Shadow Puppets – How to make shadow puppets with your hands. Printable Paradise: Printable Animal SilhouettesKidspot: Make a Shadow Puppet Theatre – Instructions and a video. Plus how make your own puppets.wikiHow: How to Make Shadow Puppets – Three methods are offered along with illustrations and videos. Connect with Funschooling…