Reading for Beads

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With so much TV and the trends with video games, how can you help you kids gain a love for reading? Here is a great idea to build a reading focus, give incentives to your kids, and have some fun doing it!
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Kids earn beads by reading! When a child reads for 20 minutes [...]

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Celebrate Reading

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One of my favorite things to do is listen to someone read aloud from a good book! I love to sit back and let my imagination take me inside the story! When children are young, and still struggling to read, a good way to help them develop a love for books is to read aloud [...]

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Feed the Ducks

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When I was a kid one of our favorite activities was to “Feed the Ducks.” We would go to the grocery store, buy a cheap loaf of white bread, and head to the local pond. My parents would hand out slices, and my brothers and sisters and I would stand on the shore, break off [...]

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Homemade Popsicles

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Summer’s favorite treat on a stick – popsicles! Combine all ingredients and stir until everything dissolves. Add enough cold water to make 2 quarts. Use small paper drinking cups and freeze until the liquid begins to thicken and insert a Popsicle stick. Continue to freeze until hardened. For a healthier Popsicle, use your favorite smoothie [...]

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Windy Bubbles

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What child doesn’t like to blow bubbles? I still find it enjoyable. This is a perfect spring or summer activity you can do outside with your children. While blowing bubbles may seem just a fun activity for kids, so much can be learned! Children will learn that wind is moving air, [...]

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Welcome to the KidsActivityBox

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Welcome to the KidsActivityBox! I’m excited to get started and help you find activities to enjoy with your kids. I would love to hear your comments and any suggestions you may have. Please leave comments for everyone to see or e-mail me at janae@kidsactivitybox.com.
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