The Price of Things

A truly valuable pastime

ADDED March 12, 2010

Sometimes kids seem to think that well, yes, money does grow on trees.

But as parents, we know that money, unfortunately, cannot be plucked from neighborhood bushes, shrubs, or trees. Now, I don't think that kids should be overly concerned about how much things cost, but they should have some general, vague idea. So I am on a mission at the moment to make my kids look at price tags. And the supermarket is the perfect place to do this. . . .

What All The Stuffed Animals Will Be Wearing This Spring

Socks!

ADDED March 11, 2010

Today's craft is good for all ages -- boys and girls alike. All you need are a few small stuffed animals and some old socks. Make sure you use the socks that have no mate -- not new ones. My daughter is responsible for the creation of this craft. (I really need to get her on staff here at Today is Fun!)

These two are wearing the FEP Spring 2010 collection.

First, you will need a smaller stuffed animal, one that will fit nicely into a sock. Then you will need a pen. Using the pen, mark on the sock where you think holes would work for the arms and legs (if you are making pants). Carefully cut . . .

5 Ways To Make Spelling Fun

Or at least studying

ADDED March 10, 2010

Spelling tests are something that every kid has to do. With spelling, you are either a good speller or you need to study.

For parents, studying spelling is either quite fun or quite painful. So today, we present five ways you can inspire, encourage, and motivate your little spellers. Since spelling is learned through repetition, all of these ideas work best when I have to give tests over and over.

1. Take a practice, practice test. This is a test that your kid takes before their practice test. Make sure they know that the test is only for fun, and the results don't matter because this is a practice, practice test.

2. Take a smaller test. If your kid has ten words on their spelling test, and ten words seem overwhelming, . . .

6 Ways Your kids can learn to conserve water.

With your help.

ADDED March 09, 2010

Water is a precious resource, of course, and it's something that we should not waste. Here at Today Is Fun, we think that learning about water conservation should start at an early age and continue for a lifetime. So today we present a list of five ways your kids can help conserve water:

1. Kids are great helpers when it come to drying dishes, so if you are washing just a few plates, teach the kids to fill one sink with wash water and the other with rinse water. There's no reason to leave the water running. (Also, we're not encouraging you to trust a 5-year-old to dry Grandma's fine china.)

2. Have your kids check all the faucets in the house for leaks. A small drip from an old faucet can waste a lot of water -- and kids are great at this kind of check-up. . . .

Spring Search

Keep a watchful eye

ADDED March 08, 2010

Spring is the transition season between winter and summer. It is a time when everything grows, birds sing, and all is renewed. And it is almost here.

The first day of Spring this year is March 20. . . .


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