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Take-Along Hopscotch
Make your own mat and play this traditional game anywhere, indoors or out.Article:Parent & Child
Fry-Free Chicken Nuggets Recipe
Try this kid-friendly, healthy recipe for fry-free chicken nuggets. Kids learn to follow a recipe and practice the math of measuring ingredients. Also teaches basic cooking skills.Article:Scholastic Parents
All-Fruit Pops
This frosty frozen fruit treat is a refreshing snack — and a super science experiment!Article:Parent & Child
6/2006
Mario Batali: Family Barbecue Tips and Recipes
Food Network favorite, Mario Batali, offers barbecue tips and recipes for family cookouts that let kids get involved.Article:Parent & Child
6/2008
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.ArticleTake a Hike Together!
Walking a trail with your family can bring a touch of peace to your life, not to mention joy and lasting memories.Article:Parent & Child
4/2007
Making Lemonade: Send Home Activities
Teachers suggest that parents do this activity plan with their children at home on a spring day. Kids learn motor skills, and math skills like measuring, by making the lemonade recipe.Lesson Plan
Grades Pre-K-K
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
Garden-Grown Pasta Salad
Your child will love gardening her own vegetables and using them to make this pasta salad recipe. Cooking with kids teaches them early math. They also practice observation skills.ArticleKeep Your Family Fit Indoors with These 7 Ways: Quick Click
Staying fit in winter is a challenge for adults and kids alike. These 7 tips will help you and you family stay in shape when it's cold outside.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
Ice Cube Surprises
This frosty frozen fruit treat is a refreshing snack — and a super science experiment!Article:Parent & Child
6/2006
10 Homeschool Lessons You Can Teach at the Doctor's Office
10 homeschool learning opportunities at the doctor's office. Kids can learn a lot while sitting in the waiting room. Teach them time, vocabulary, hygiene, and more.Article:Scholastic Parents
Everyone in the Kitchen
Teaching his young sons to cook is a treat for TV chef Ming Tsai. Here's how to make it work for your family.Article:Parent & Child
2/2007
10 Grocery Store Lessons for Your Child
Bring your homeschool curriculum to the grocery store. Use these ten ways to teach your child math, recycling, and nutrition at the supermarket.Article:Scholastic Parents