Get on your sweater and start up that fire, because it is getting chilly as winter sweeps over us. To turn that nippy temperature into something fun the kids can learn from by making a simple homemade thermometer! Materials: 1 pint jar with cap 1 straw, preferably clear Some clay or play dough Water Rubbing [...]
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While it might be too cold to play outside, you and your child can keep busy by celebrating the season with these easy winter-themed recipes! Peanut Butter Snow Balls What You Need: Regular-sized jar of peanut butter Honey Dry milk Coconut shavings
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Have you had a chance to take a stroll into our Winter Wonderland snow globe at JumpStart.com? The Winter Wonderland is packed with special features in the exclusive snow globe, which admits elf-sized Jumpees only! To become the size of wee elves, your child’s Jumpee must submit themselves to the Elf-O-Matic for elfobetizing. Once the [...]
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The ground is covered in sparkly snow and the water is frozen over. It’s official! JumpStart.com is experiencing its first taste of winter. Lucky for you, this snow requires no shoveling, and you can still wear shorts and flip flops outside if you’d like! Enjoy the beautiful white weather and join in the exciting winter [...]
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Is your child a daredevil? If so, FreeFall Mountain might be his or her new favorite feature at JumpStart.com! This sky diving arena can now be found at the Speed Drome off of MainStreet. After suiting up in flight gear, Jumpeez are teleported to the bottom of FreeFall Mountain. There they will find a series [...]
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Looking back, many childhood memories form around special, holiday objects that earned our admiration. These objects that make us remember that holidays passed come in many forms, such as winter train sets, tree ornaments, and snow globes. Today, we’ll be showing you how to easily create a snow globe, featuring a figurine or centerpiece of [...]
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Does OJ complete your breakfast too? Orange juice really has some neat properties besides being refreshing. It’s available, it’s sweet, and it’s packed with Vitamin C. But, have you tried OJ frozen before? This experiment will give you and your child the chance to give it a taste, and to compare and contrast straight ice [...]
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The snow is falling, the wind is blowing, and there is a cool, crisp feeling in the air. Winter is definitely upon us. Time to bring out the big winter coats! Human beings are able to bundle up with marshmallow jackets, knit hats, and water proof boots, but have you ever thought about how outdoor [...]
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