The new LEGO line "for girls" discourages creativity and enforces conformity -- and in doing so, sells out little girls everywhere.
More and more people these days are becoming childfree by choice, in turn celebrating time, freedom, and opportunities they have reserved for themselves. Meanwhile, economists have pointed to the fact that the fertility rate has fallen every year since 2007, as the Great Recession made millennials put off child-rearing for years.
Creative Kids Party Games for your celebration. These ideas transfer well to birthdays, outdoor gatherings, and even in the classroom! Warning: fun involved!
EARTH DAY is tomorrow! Marilyn Singer , of Tallulah's Tutu fame with illustrations by the superb Alexandra Boiger , brings u...
Celebrate Pentecost with this fabulous Paper Pentecost Candle & learn to say 'Hello' in twenty-one other languages. An ideal craft for kids of all ages & super easy to make with our Free Candle Printable. Pentecost falls 50 days after Easter Day. Traditionally the Paschal Candle which is lit on Easter Day is extinguished at Pentecost & congregations are invited to take the light (the Good News of Jesus) out into their communities & share it with those they meet, just as the disciples did on that first Pentecost. This Paper Pentecost Candle not only reminds us of that light but also the Holy Spirit which brought tongues of fire enabling the disciples to speak in many languages so they were able to share the good news with everyone around them. On your candle, you'll find 'Hello' translated into 21 different languages, all of which can be coloured in if you wish. Alongside each translation is the name of the country where the greeting is from. This is such a neat way for kids to explore & learn simple greetings from around the world, as well as reminding them that their church family stretches way beyond their own country, & that they are part of a worldwide church family united in celebrating Pentecost. To make your Pentecost Candle simply download your Free Printable here. It really is simple to make, all you need are scissors, a glue stick & some colouring pens/pencils. When you've made your Paper Pentecost Candle you could: :: Make your Pentecost Candle 'light up' by placing a battery tealight in the base of it. Watch how the colours of 'hello' glow in the dark. :: Hold the candle in your hands & pray for your friends far & near. Pray for those in your church & churches around the world. :: Stand it somewhere in your house to remind you to shine Jesus' light wherever you go. :: Learn to say 'hello' in six or more new languages. Whether you make these candles with your family, school or church, I hope they shine bright for all to see. As the text on the back of the candle says "Shine your light brightly this Pentecost and always." Looking for more creative ways to celebrate Pentecost? You might like these ideas.
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Image via Wikipedia Today is September 22nd, otherwise known as Frodo and Bilbo’s birthday for those of us more hobbit-minded. What, you don’t have anything planned yet? Well, no worries. While not (yet) a nationally recognized holiday, here are seven easy ways to celebrate the day with your kids! Cook some hobbity food. This is […]
What is Pentecost? A simple explanation with kids activities and crafts. A post from Seattle area family lifestyle blog Long Wait For Isabella.
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10 wonderful baby names that celebrate your miracle. If your parenthood journey hasn't been straightforward then these names are for you.
Even with social distancing, there are plenty of fun Earth Day activities that let you pay tribute to the world we live in and love.
Celebrate the dark days with these easy paper luminaries that kids can help make too! Light up the dark afternoons with simple DIY lanterns.
able Thinking Day fact card for our passports. Perfect if you chose England for your Girl Scout Thinking Day or International Night celebration.…
Use these 5 ways to foster a bully-free classroom and stop bullying in your class and even at your school.
Aug. 7 marks National Sisters' Day, so if you have a sister in your life, you had better get ready to celebrate her existence this weekend... or at the very least, acknowledge it. These National Sisters' Day memes perfectly capture what it's like to…
I've been wanting to do a weaving project with Ruby for awhile now...weaving a giant sun seemed like something that would totally appeal to...
Celebrate differences and diversity with the Rainbow Colors of Me free printable to help kids see how colorful our world is.
able Thinking Day fact card for our passports. Perfect if you chose France for your Girl Scout Thinking Day or International Night celebration.…
Are you or your child have been diagnosed with Dyslexia? Although, dyslexia is a reading ability impairment there are also strengths that can be developed and many dyslexics have excelled. Check out this list of Strengths and Weaknesses of having Dyslexia.
Fifteen Medical Memes For The Nurses - Funny memes that "GET IT" and want you to too. Get the latest funniest memes and keep up what is going on in the meme-o-sphere.
Have you seen the flying carp streamers in Japan? They are known as Koinobori. (Admittedly, I just learned that term.) They are typically made from a woven fabric and flown during the Japanese celebration known as Tango no sekku. This celebration is dedicated to children and also referred to as Children's Day. This is a celebration of the children of Japan in the hope they may grow up to be strong and resilient like the carp that swim up the waterfalls. Read more about the festivities here. I'v
One of the most magical things about Disneyland is the nighttime fireworks display.
Word Chants with a twist....or an Aaarrrgh! #elemchat #spedchat #wordchants #freebies What a fab idea this is! Word chants are becoming so popular and I Love 2 Teach has created these awesome cards to...
One of my top goals this year is to convince my kids that they are writers. Writing is not just something your teacher makes you do. It is a way to express yourself. I feel like one of the best ways to get through to my kids is to give them authentic purposes for their writing. As we neared the end of writing personal narratives, we decided to have a Publishing Party. We invited the principal, the class across the hall, and few other guests! The kids were pumped and worked extra hard to polish up their final pieces. On the day of the party, I typed up a list of our favorite authors (In Cara Carroll fonts of course). After I cut out the names, I glued them to a big piece of butcher paper. The paper would serve two purposes. One- I could hang it behind the kids as kind of a backdrop. Two (and much more importantly) the kids would see THEIR names by some of the greatest authors out there. They grinned from ear to ear. They got my message loud and clear (they also tried really hard to get their names right by their personal favorites). One by one the kids read their personal narratives to their audience. After we read we celebrated a little more with a little snack, but don't worry- we were back to the grind the next day. I can't WAIT to celebrate our informative writing next time! This week I took a little break from our reading series to do a Patricia Polacco author study. If you follow me on FB or Instagram, you know I am borderline obsessed with Polacco. NO ONE tells a story better than she does. Yesterday we read Thundercake and so of course we had to make some! I had already decided that I was going to have the kids write a summary of Thundercake since we are working SO hard on that skill, but as I was making a mad dash through the grocery story to find everything I needed- an idea struck me! Isn't that how it always works! I decided that I would much prefer to have my students make personal connections to the book and write about their own fears. We decided instead of making "Thunder"cake, we were making "Fear"cake. So first we brainstormed our fears. I *may* have had to hide a snicker over seagulls. After we brainstormed our fears, I had them do a little bit of prewriting. I have found that when my kids fill out an extensive graphic organizer before they write a final draft, that their final draft is almost the "summarized" version. So I decided I was going to give the kids one pink post-it and three blue post-its. The pink post-it was for their fear and the blue post-its were for the three ingredients that they would add to their fear cake to help them get rid of their fears. We talked about "cooking lingo" and I was blown away by the voice they added to their writing. This little cutie said her cake needed a "dash of bravery, a sprinkle of protection, and a cup of happiness" I was THRILLED with their pieces because they were able to give a one to two sentence summary of Thundercake, a personal connection, and a bit of creative writing when making up their cake recipes! Perfection! And of COURSE I let them bake! Smiles, friends- tomorrow is FRIDAY!!!
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It's Saturday, and that means it's time for what has become one of the theatre community's most beloved traditions- BroadwayWorld's 'Saturday Intermission Pics' roundup! This week the casts of ANASTASIA and GROUNDHOG DAY celebrated their milestone first (hopefully of many) two show days, and PHANTOM passed the time with some ever-popular and hilarious snapchat filters. Check out more Saturday Intermission Pics below!
Memo to Santa's assistants from Head Elf, Creative Department: It has come to our attention that these elf figurines are a joy to make. All you need are pinecones, pipe cleaners, and other simple supplies (no toy-making expertise necessary).
Vintage clip art has design appeal for paper crafts, graphic arts and blogs. Retro graphics images from old papers, posters, advertising, postcards and magazines add charm to scrapbooks, too.
Let your children learn about everything from anatomy to phonics online with these educational websites that are free and fun for kids.
Seeking gratitude activities and gratitude games for your family this Thanksgiving? Here are 10 great Thanksgiving gratitude activities to pick from!
This shark card game is the perfect way to enjoy some family game time, without things getting too competitive.
Learn how to combine 2 colours of yarn to make these cute Finger Knitting Snakes. We also show to to increase and decrease Finger knitting stitches. COOL!
These silly holidays will brighten up any mundane day with your family and give you something fun to celebrate!
It's Occupational Therapy Month! Celebrate by downloading this super cute free printable of 10 things occupational therapists do.
This simple project with help teach kids geography and increase their global awareness as they begin to grasp their city, state, country, and continent.
The solemnity of the Ascension of Jesus is such a great day to celebrate with kids when living the liturgical year in your home! I always find that when I reach kids on their own
O'Keeffe's paintings make great inspiration for kids' art projects, so let's check out 10 of the best Georgia O'Keeffe projects for kids!
When I saw this idea from Washington Elementary School in Michigan, I knew I had to try it out. I suddenly realized that no one made a rule that blow painting must always be used to make trees.
This recipe comes from Delia Smith. It will make about 12 thin pancakes. The British pancake is very similar to a crepe and is traditionally served with lemon and sugar.
How to make a robotic coloring machine for kids using items from your toy box.
Cultural Observation: An Observation of My Experience at La Mexicana
How to Create Audio QR Kids using Seesaw
