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Last month, my kids and I hosted a Bravewriter-style party school for the book, From the Mixed-Up Files of Mrs. Basil E. Frankweiler. You can see the Michelangelo-inspired soap sculptures we made here. As part of the party, we decided to pretend like our guests were coming to the Metropolitan ...

A Sick Day for Amos McGee

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This is such a sweet book for a child that is not feeling well. First the main character is there for all his animal friends. Then when he is sick, they are all there for him. Title: A Sick Day for Amos McGeeAuthor: Philip C. SteadIllustrator: Erin E. SteadPublication Year: 2010Age ...

Michelangelo Soap Sculpture Activity

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Recently my kids and I finished reading From the Mixed Up Files of Mrs. Basil E. Frankweiler. (Click here for full review.) We decided to do this soap sculpture activity inspired by Michelangelo as part of a book club party school our family was hosting. If you are interested in this fun way of ...

We Don’t Eat Our Classmates

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This book had all my kids laughing, ages 2 through 8, though once we explained it to my toddler, he didn't think it was very funny after all. This made us all laugh harder. Title: We Don't Eat Our ClassmatesAuthor: Ryan T. HigginsIllustrator: Ryan T. HigginsPublication Year: 2018Age ...

Illustration Paper for Kids

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My kids are always wanting to write their own stories. For awhile, I was typing them up as they told them to me, printing them, then letting them draw pictures underneath. (You can see some examples in this review of a binding machine.) However, using this illustration paper for kids, they can be a ...

Pop Up Soccer Goals

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These have been my son's most-used gift over the last 3 years. Soccer goals are such a great present to encourage outdoor play, exercise, and team work. Product: 4 Foot Pop Up Soccer GoalsCompany: Golme (or Amazon)Website:www.golme.comRecommended Age Range: 6+Price Range: ~$25-$50Amazon ...

Professor Noggin Games

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My kids absolutely LOVE playing these Professor Noggin games during dinner. My 8 year old in particular will pretty much beg and is super bummed if we're not able to for some reason. However, all four of my kids (ages 2, 4, 6, and 8) really enjoy playing these games and are learning a ton. Somehow ...

Multiplication Practice Sheets

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I'm a big fan of using games and other fun techniques for helping kids learn math facts. (This book is AWESOME for that.) However, sometimes I don't have time to play games. Sometimes, I just want my kid to practice his multiplication tables without turning it into a big thing. I made these free ...

Clumsy Thief

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What I love about Clumsy Thief is that not only is it fun, but it also helps my kids with their math skills. My almost 9 year old is pretty good at math, but he still gets confused sometimes and thinks that 85 plus 25 is 100. Some things just take practice, and this game is a great way for kids to ...

Plant and Animal Cell Comparison Activity

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If you happen to have already made a plant cell model and an animal cell model, comparing these two different types of cells is a natural extension activity. I actually recommend making these cell models simultaneously as they have almost the same list of ingredients. Thankfully, doubling the number ...