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Musical Inspiration for Drawings
Let your child's ears lead the way to visual creativity.Article:Parent & Child
Card Games Promote Learning and Family Fun
Get the family together for a card game — you'll reinforce school skills while opening lines of communication.Article:Scholastic Parents
Summer Dip for Fruit
You and your child can make a soothing summer fruit dip. She'll get to practice her measuring and observation skills. This cooking activity all sends a message about healthy nutrition.Article
Play: Unique Activities for Your Kid to Enjoy in the Snow
New ideas for playing in the snow. Kids can make snow art and snow snacks. They can even be snow detectives with this list of fun winter activities.Article:Scholastic Parents
Clothespin People
Create a unique world of colorful wooden dolls.Article:Parent & Child
6/2006
Outdoor Art-ventures
Explore creativity in the great outdoors.Article:Parent & Child
Summer Backyard Activities
Make your backyard like a summer camp with these cool activities and games.Article:Scholastic Parents
Speaking in Code
Coming up with private lingo is part of school-age friendships, so now is a fun time to introduce your child to nonverbal communication.Article:Parent & Child
After School Tea Party for Two
Refuel and reconnect with your child by turning after-school snacktime into a tea party for two. You and your child will also have fun making these easy and healthy kids' snacks together.Article:Parent & Child
9/2006
Model Town: A Mapping, Drawing, and Building Activity for Kids
You and your child can use these instructions to build a model town. The model teaches kids mapping and contains everything from buildings to street signs.Article:Scholastic Parents
Host Your Own Backyard Summer Olympics
Summer Olympics you can hold in your own backyard. Host medal-winning outdoor sports events like hurdles and gymnastics. Invite the neighbors to participate or be your audience.Article:Scholastic Parents
Ready, Set, Dress Up!
Give a new look to a traditional party game.Article:Scholastic Parents
Make Musical Instruments and Have a Tambourine Jamboree
Create this simple rhythm maker to get a party started. Your child makes her own musical instrument: a tambourine. The article lists materials needed and gives easy step by step instructions.Article:Parent & Child
9/2006
Halloween Party Games and Activities for Kids
Set a Halloween mood with games and activities that will have kids howling for more.Article:Scholastic Parents
Cold Weather Craft Ideas for Family Together Time
Craft activities you can do with your kids on cold winter days. Step-by-step instructions for rolled candles, sock puppets, birdfeeders, potato prints, and flashlight art.Article:Scholastic Parents