Author Archives: steve

Walk the Shape

Free fun for kids in a couple of easy steps!

Posted on October 22, 2010 by steve

  Here we are again with another of our free kids' activities.  This one is as easy as . . . walking!   Have your kids imagine some nicely tied shoe laces.  You know how a tied shoe has laces that … Continue reading →

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A Little Smidgen of Small Words

A bit of vocabulary building fun

Posted on October 21, 2010 by steve

  Today's fun kids' activity focuses on teeny tiny words.  That is, words that mean "small." There are a big number of words for "little" in English.  Here is a small smattering of those words:[more]   Adjectives: diminutive itty bitty … Continue reading →

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Art Museum Plaques and Captions

A little extra information is a good thing!

Posted on October 20, 2010 by steve

  In case you haven't noticed, art museums are pretty cool places!  First of all, they've got tons of cool, creative art in there, right?  Paintings, sculptures, photographs and more — great! Art museums also helpfully provide plaques with information … Continue reading →

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Liking Scale

Educational, easy, and fun!

Posted on October 19, 2010 by steve

  Do your kids like scales? Not fish scales — we're not talking about those! And not scales for seeing how much things weigh — not those either! We're talking about scales that measure other, more abstract concepts. Today's kids' … Continue reading →

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Dawn and Dusk

Two very special times of day!

Posted on October 18, 2010 by steve

  Sure, everybody knows day and night, but are your kids familiar with dawn and dusk? Dawn and dusk are two special times of day — or rather, they're the special times between day and night. Have your kids witnessed … Continue reading →

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