Posted on November 11, 2009 by JumpStart
Following the popularity of our spooky scavenger hunt for Halloween, your child will now be invited to participate in a Thanksgiving-themed scavenger hunt starting today, in the online world at JumpStart.com.
We’ve placed 20 Thanksgiving items throughout the world. 10 of which will be located on MainStreet, and the other 10 will be found in the Downtown district. This post will unveil the secret locations of all the hunt items, but Shhhh! Keep this revelation quiet, unless your explorers are really having a tough time.
Some items will be easy to find.
Others will be more challenging, such as this set of Pilgrim clothing off a Downtown beach.
Our designers did a good job hiding the items, so don’t be surprised if your smaller explorer might need some extra direction. If that sounds like your child, dive into these spoilers.
Click here for full access to Spoilers!
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Posted on November 9, 2009 by JumpStart
Thanksgiving can be a particularly hectic holiday for the family. There are plenty of things to keep an eye on, including, but not limited to, preheated ovens and the kids running around with their cousins. However, Thanksgiving is a holiday meant to take us beyond our everyday pleases and thank yous and to draw up in our minds those things that have such positive impacts in our lives. This fun craft is a great catalyst for having the family gather around and reflect on all that they have to be thankful for.
A Tree Full of Thanks.
The Giving Thanks Tree
Materials:
- Large, brown cardboard box
- Construction paper in yellow, green, red, and orange.
- Scissors
- Tape
- Pencil
- Sharpie
See How to Make Your Own Giving Thanks Tree
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Posted on November 9, 2009 by JumpStart
This Thanksgiving season is a time for family, thankfulness, and, of course, turkey!!! Sharing in a roasted turkey feast with friends and family is one of the most defining aspects of the Thanksgiving holiday. In order to get our drumsticks drummin’ and our Thanksgiving spirits running, here is a craft for you and your family to enjoy.
Make this strapping Tom Turkey.
Pine Cone Turkeys
You will need:
- A decent-sized, opened pine cone
- Red, yellow, and orange construction paper
- A brown paper bag
- Glue
- Googley eyes
Find Out How to Get This Pine Cone Ready for the Holidays!
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Posted on November 9, 2009 by JumpStart
Now that FutureLand has been introduced into the JumpStart world, celebrate with your child by taking on this fun science experiment displaying the physical integrity of eggs. Trust us; it’s out of this world!
Unearthly Eggs
What You’ll Need:
- Four eggs
- Transparent tape
- Scissors
- Telephone books or other gargantuan books
- Sharpies or markers
Eggs really carry the weight at JumpStart.
Find out how to take your eggs into the next century!
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Posted on November 9, 2009 by JumpStart
Posted on November 6, 2009 by JumpStart
Owning your very own Hovercraft does not have to be a dream for the future. With a few simple items, you and your child can make one right now!
Hovercraft
What you will need:
- A Styrofoam plate or bowl
- Pen
- Balloon
- Tape
- Decorations for your Hovercraft
Our mean, green, hovering machine
See how to make your very own vehicle of the future
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Posted on November 4, 2009 by JumpStart
Posted on November 3, 2009 by JumpStart
It’s time to put your brain to the test! These tricky puzzles are designed to get those brain cells working. See how many you and your child can decipher together. Then check back tomorrow to see the answers.
Good luck brainiacs!
(tip: click on each puzzle to enlarge it if you’d like a closer look…)
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Posted on November 2, 2009 by JumpStart
Posted on October 30, 2009 by JumpStart
