FREE Printable 1st Grade Word Search Worksheets

Therefirst grade word search printableare over 50 free printable word searches in this huge pack! Thisword search for 1st gradeis such a great way to practice grade 1 spelling words! Simply printfirst grade word searchand you are ready to play and learn! Ugh…. the English language is hard! TheseFirst Grade Word Search Printableseemed to do the trick! My student loves word searches, the cute clipart, and fun images on these1st GradeWorksheets....

January 29, 2013 · 1 min · 132 words · Troy Johnson

Tangled Party

This year I decided to throw aTangled Partysince my daughter loves Rapunzel. Rapunzel Birthday Party Like many girls, Minnie is a HUGE Rapunzel fan! She has been so excited to have a Tangled Birthday Party for her 5th birthday. Tangled Birthday Cake I have to say the cake was the trickiest Ive ever made! The reason it was so difficult was the weight of the tower. I frosted the entire base with green butter cream frosting....

January 28, 2013 · 3 min · 494 words · David Perry

Geography Fun with a Salt Dough Map of the United States

This easy to makeSalt Dough Mapis a great learning activity for at home or at school. We have our tried and truesalt dough recipe for maps. Salt Map Recipe This is a WONDERUL hands on way to teach kids a little geography! This seemed to be the right consistency and it made enough dough for 8 x 11 map. It only took about 48-72 hours before it was ready to paint....

January 23, 2013 · 2 min · 215 words · Charles Calhoun

Valentine Cookies Bath for Kids

Fun themed Valentines day bath kids activity.Grab a bowl, spatula, sprinkles and head to the bathroom! Yep, you heard me right. Then I added some medium size heart sprinkles, (they stayed intact for 30 minutes). I cant be the only one with an abundance of holiday sprinkles in my cupboards!?! Then they put them on the cookie sheet to decorate. I had shaving cream frosting for them to spread and more sprinkles!...

January 14, 2013 · 1 min · 142 words · Sandra Williams

The ABCs of Raising a Healthy Kid-Part4

Kids need to hear you praise them both for effort and for achievement! Now Im not advocating praise just to praise. It gives them a sense of being loved, valued, importance, and bonding with you. People naturally want to yo people they feel close to! Respect means proper acceptance and courtesy. It does NOT mean you agree with someone 100%. This topic is immense and overwhelming! After all, we all want our kids to be safe!...

January 10, 2013 · 1 min · 207 words · Nancy Martin

The ABCs of Raising a Healthy Kid-Part 3

So why is play so great? Have you forgotten how to play?! Here are some tips See I bet you didnt know play was so educational, did you? !Another word of caution dont expect them to be perfect little soldiersKids are exactly that, kids! Im not advocating no rules or consequences! For example music lessons, swimming/spot lessons to meet physical education requirements. But the same applies to giving the family down-time on the evening/weekends and not over scheduling your self....

January 9, 2013 · 2 min · 218 words · John Cunningham

The ABCs of Raising a Healthy Kid–Part 2

F is for friends.We all need friends! And believe it or not, to an extent, it is good for them!! When kids are exposed to germs that helps them build up their immune system. NOTE:If your child has been vomiting start with the BRAT diet first! With kids they need a good mix of all 5! If you are not deliberate in those precious years they will be gone all too quickly....

January 8, 2013 · 1 min · 148 words · Jennifer Strickland

The ABCs of Raising a Healthy Kid–Part 1

I picked this topic because we are just starting a new year and many are making resolutions. The alphabet is the building block for their entire lives! (hit image to read more) C is for crafts. And my kids LOVE crafts! Here are some ideas & resources:NOT CRAFTY AT ALL! !Ive got you covered! You will need to supplement glue or makers to most crafts. And there are a lot of wonderful ideas out there!...

January 7, 2013 · 2 min · 340 words · Rebecca Young

A Day in the Life of Mom who Runs out of Diapers!

9:30 everyone wants a snack, again. Talk to my neighbors.12 make lunch. Bagels and scrambled eggs for the kids, fried eggs for me. Clean up12:30 change 2 year olds poopy diaper and realize I have absolutely NO diapers anywhere in the house. Text my husband, neighbor, other neighbor to see if someone has any. Take a picture of hill billy diaper and post on Facebook! Get a few good laughs from some friends....

January 5, 2013 · 1 min · 123 words · Leslie Rose

100 Winter Crafts, Activities, Recipes, and FREE Printable Worksheets

Snowman Crafts Nothing says winter like snowmen! Here are some super cute winter project ideas to make a cute snowman. Weve got lots of fun ideas for you to try!

January 2, 2013 · 1 min · 30 words · Deanna Rivera

DIY Gum Drop Wreath

Beautiful Gum Drop Wreath Christmas decoration is easy to make and makes a beautiful addition to your holiday table. Pick up a Styrofoam wreath (small). I got mine at Wal-Mart, but there would be a bigger selection on Michaels. The list price was $2.99, but I got it on clearance last year for 40% off! Use your glue gun (adult only and be careful, the glue is HOT!) It will take you about 30 minutes....

December 18, 2012 · 1 min · 96 words · Nicole Allen

Christmas Presents Bath

My kids love taking baths! And although that is thoroughly entertaining, I have been inspired by allGrowing a Jeweled Rosesamazing themed baths! They look like so much FUN! Christmas Posts You Dont want to Miss! Our theme was Christmas Presents. However the sticky part will eventually come off and float in your water. So see to it to put a hair catcher so you dont clog your drains. !The kids enjoyed their Christmas Presents bath for a LONG time!...

December 17, 2012 · 1 min · 97 words · Tina Ramirez

DIY Magnetic Sticker Fun!

Here is another fun project for at home or in the car! We made magnetic stickers for Minnie (and Goofy) to play with. This is super easy to do and allows the kiddos to play with the stickers again and again! Here are the supplies to make your own!

December 12, 2012 · 1 min · 49 words · Erin Walker