Grade School (7-10)

Grade School (7-10)

Indoor Movie Days: Roll ’Em!

Posted on by Ask Grandma Maria

Kids’ indoor movie activities can chase away the indoor blahs faster than you can say, “Ticket, please!” Movie days are fun. They’re entertaining. And they’ll help pass the time more quickly for you and your kids.

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Creative Play Resolutions: Imagine That!

Posted on by Ask Grandma Maria

The New Year is approaching fast, and I’m hearing through the grapevine that many parents are finally ready for a fresh new start regarding the way their kids play. Whatever your motivation, the simple fact is this: Creative, imaginative play is important. It stimulates the brain. It helps develop important life skills. And it creates enthusiasm. What’s not to like about it!

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O ‘Family’ Tree, O ‘Family’ Tree, How Lovely are Your Branches

Posted on by Playful Project Mom Cindy

Now that you have your beautiful ornaments, you need somewhere to hang them. Here are a few suggestions:

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Good Tidings We Bring to You and Your Kin

Posted on by Playful Project Mom Cindy

This quick and easy ornament is a beautiful way to capture everyone in your family. Whether your immediate family is big or small, everyone will enjoy the finished product. Did I forget to mention how easy this is? Trust me! You will have time to do this! It also makes a beautiful gift for those hard to buy for, like grandparents!

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Celebrating Hanukkah, The Festival of Lights

Posted on by Joan Morgenstern

Hanukkah, the Festival of Lights, is a Jewish holiday celebrated for eight days and nights. It starts on the 25th day of the Jewish month of Kislev, which usually occurs sometime in December on the secular calendar, when the days are the shortest and the nights are the darkest.

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Less Materialistic Holidays: Teaching the true meaning of the season

Posted on by Ask Grandma Maria

Teaching children generosity during the holidays is really not that hard. It does, however, have to begin with you, their strongest — and most influential — role model. Here are some helpful tips to get you started..

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“I SPY” Christmas!

Posted on by Playful Project Mom Cindy

My kids love playing “I SPY.” It never gets old in the doctor’s office or wherever we go. So, last year I thought it would be fun to turn our Christmas card into an “I SPY” game. At first glance it looks like a simple holiday wreath card, but look more closely and there is much to find!

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Gift Receiving Etiquette: How to put more ‘appreciate’ into appreciation – Part 2 of 2

Posted on by Ask Grandma Maria

Teaching children proper gift receiving etiquette and gratitude is really so incredibly important — especially in these days of self-entitlement, instant gratification, and impersonal communication. To help your own kids learn how to graciously receive and acknowledge a gift, here are a few tips to pass on to them.

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Gift-Giving Etiquette: How to put more ‘thought’ into thoughtfulness – Part 1 of 2

Posted on by Ask Grandma Maria

I invite you — nay, challenge you! — to help your child step back for a moment . . . realize what’s really important . . . and focus on the true spirit of the holiday season: giving to others in a genuinely thoughtful way.

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Sibling “Iron Chef” Showdown

Posted on by Playful Project Mom Cindy

In thinking of male chef role models, the television show “Iron Chef” gave me a fun idea for my boys to emulate. What we got out of the sibling “Iron Chef” challenge was a surprisingly tasty afterschool snack and a very fun activity! Here’s how our showdown played out.

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