Tag: Spark of the Day
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Spark of the Day: Roman Numerals
Roman Numerals by Fran W. Roman numerals may not be used as often as they once were, but they are still used in a variety of ways and can offer up a fun challenge for the day! The basic symbols and number values are: I = 1 V = 5 X = 10 L = […]
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Spark of the Day: Eggshell Art
Eggshell Flowers by Fran W Save your eggshells, they are great for arts and crafts! To make eggshell art, you will need: Eggshells from boiled or raw eggs – remove the inside membrane of raw eggshells Watercolor paints or food coloring Paint brush Water Glue Construction paper Pencil or crayons Newspaper Paper […]
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Spark of the Day: Pom – Pom Shooter
Here’s a great way to turn simple items into a fun activity! Items Needed: Toilet paper tube, 12″ balloon, packing or duct tape, scissor, pom-poms, a large container and recycled plastic water bottles or yogurt containers Optional items: A measuring tape, paper, and pencil What to do: Cut off the top of a balloon, new or recycled Put one end […]
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Spark of the Day: Bottle Toss Game
You will need: 2 – 3 recycled water bottles, sand, water or dirt, and a hula hoop Set-up: Fill each water bottle a quarter of the way with water, sand or dirt, and place a hula hoop on the ground. How to play: Stand about 5-10 feet away from the hula hoop and toss each bottle into hoop. Keep score if […]