Going to the beach before the end of summer? Keep an eye out for sand crabs! These cute little crustaceans hang out in large groups, right on the shore line, in the “swash zone” or area of breaking waves. They burrow under the sand a little ways and poke their antennae out to munch on [...]
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G is for Gingerbread This sweet bread is a definite favorite of mine And don’t worry, it’s not just a recipe for Christmas time, This bread isn’t like the cookies that are shaped like men But isn’t it fun to change it up every now and then? Gingerbread is sweet and spicy all in one [...]
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Everyone’s desk gets a little messy as the year progresses. This fun and easy pencil holder craft will make help your child stay more organized during the school year. Now there will be no more excuses for not having a pencil ready for their last-minute homework assignment! What you need: a small flower pot dry [...]
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Have you ever seen the rare turquoise carnation? It really is something to see. It is so rare, in fact, that only YOU can make it! This super simple science experiment will teach you a lot about how plants function and leave you with a beautiful and vibrantly colored flower. Hold on to your thinking [...]
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Board games have become synonymous with family time these days. They offer a rare opportunity to pry the kids away from the TV and sit down as a family to enjoy each other’s conversation and company. And with the hectic lives we all lead, they are a great way to get to really get to [...]
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UPDATE: JumpStart’s Escape From Adventure Island game for Wii is now available. With all the buzz and excitement of JumpStart Pet Rescue circulating around the office, one would think our producers and artists would take a breather. Think again! Our teams were hard at work on our next Wii™ title, JumpStart Escape from Adventure Island, for [...]
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UPDATE: Petz are now available in the Petz shop in the Downtown FunZone. Soon, you’ll be able to use your well earned coins to purchase a sidekick to accompany you on your adventures at JumpStart.com! And in typical JumpStart form, these new pals are wonderfully imaginative. But don’t take it from me, check out these [...]
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…Turn them into a science experiment! These fun fruits are known for their distinct taste, bright yellow color, and some funny sour faces that come when eating them! Lemons are used in a variety of ways including nutrition, cooking, medicine, and science. The lemon is one of nature’s seven top sources of potassium, a mineral [...]
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Butterflies are some of the most interesting critters on the planet. Known for their unusual life cycle and camouflage abilities, butterflies are sure to catch anybody’s eye. Many of these creatures, such as the monarch butterfly, migrate over long distances in certain seasons. They are also important economical pollinators as they fly from flower to [...]
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This year, make afterschool snack time a little bit more exciting and educational with our silly animal cracker game! It is just like charades, but more fun and much more delicious. All you will need is a box of animal crackers. How To Play: Have your children and their friends sit around a table so everyone [...]
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