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Circle Art
Compose a canvas of rainbow-colored circles to create a work of modern art.

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Parent & Child

10/2006

Sock Puppet Pets
Transform an old sock into a lovable puppet pet. Kids can use what they make to stage a puppet show or engage in pretend play. Playing with hand puppets helps lets kids use their fine motor skills.

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Parent & Child

Make Wrapping Paper and Learn about Giving
Read books about giving and kindness with your child. Then make colorful gift wrap to cover gifts your family will give to others. In addition to teaching kindness, this crafts activity encourages creativity.

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Painted Bread Buttons
This craft project is almost good enough to eat!

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Parent & Child

2/2007

Make Puppets That Help Your Child Express Feelings
Easy, homemade puppets that help children express their feelings. A kid's craft activity based on the beloved book Where The Wild Things Are, by Maurice Sendak.

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Parent & Child

Pretty Fruit Prints That Let Kids Use Their Senses
Kids use their five senses in this delightful art activity. A variety of fruit is used to create art prints. Your child observes each type of fruit with her senses and later smells each fruit print in order to identify it.

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Parent & Child

12 Recyclables to Save for Reusing and Rebuilding
Invention projects are a great way for your child to reuse things you no longer need. Here are some household items she can use. Also, see which local businesses you can visit to ask for leftover materials.

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Parent & Child

Shadow Track
Kids trace their shadows with chalk at different times of the day. This science experiment teaches them about cause and effect. While they shadow track, they also learn about process of the environment.

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Parent & Child

The Shape of Things
Shape up your child’s perception by breaking images down to their tiniest forms.

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Parent & Child

10/2006

Little Bunny Foo Foo Reading Extension Activity
Little Bunny Foo Foo reading extension activity. Turn Little Bunny Foo Foo into a goon like the Good Fairy did. Crafts project that connects music and reading.

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Scholastic Parents

Ready, Set, Dress Up!
Give a new look to a traditional party game.

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Scholastic Parents

Sponges Are Perfect for Experimenting with Math and Science Concepts
Sponges offer squishy, squeezy, playful discoveries.

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Parent & Child

Make It, Shape It, Give It
This easy salt dough project encourages imagination and gift-giving.

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Parent & Child

Play Online Games with I Spy Characters Spyler and CeCe
Join Spyler and CeCe for online activities. Instructions for playing online with I SPY TV Fun and Games. These online activities teach early-reading skills and hand-eye coordination.

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Scholastic Parents

Family Photo Collage
Turn everyday photos and mementos into a family photo collage. Lists supplies, steps, recommended reading, and learning benefits. A fun kids' craft idea that celebrates family memories.

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Parent & Child