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While the entire family looks forward to celebrating the Thanksgiving holiday and eating delicious food, there is one thing that most people do not look forward to: the long car drive to and from a relative’s home! Boredom is really [...]
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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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Here’s a fun Halloween activity to help your child gain grammar and reading comprehension skills, while seeing the hilarious effects of putting words together that may not necessarily match!
To get started, print out the story template here. Then, ask your child to provide each of the word types you see in white (adjectives, nouns, etc), [...]
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With this magical science experiment, you’ll impress your kids as you make ice cubes dangle from a piece of string! Such a feat is sure to conjure up some serious questions about science, salt, and magic from your audience! Don’t worry though, we’ll explain the reaction in the cup so you can handle the inquisitive, [...]
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In honor of JumpStart.com’s bubbly new underwater kingdom, we’re throwing a marine-themed brain buster your way! So put on your sailor’s cap and see if you can decipher these morse code puzzlers using the language of the US Navy.
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Ever notice how when you grab some change from your pocket that some of the older pennies are darker and greener compared to their shiny new friends? You and your child can try this easy science experiment with items you have around the house to learn how pennies get their darker color and to help [...]
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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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Listen, look, feel, taste, and smell. We go through the day without thinking twice about the five senses that drive our life. We hardly question them and their importance is often overlooked. However, it is extremely important for your child to learn the basics of our five wonderful senses. Here are some great activities to [...]
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Looking for a way to keep your little ones’ minds sharp and the boredom at bay? Try this fast-paced game to keep them on their toes and at the head of the class!
You will need:
Two or more clever kids
A flyswatter for each player
Poster board, white board, or an overhead projector
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“Reading aloud with children is known to be the single most important activity for building the knowledge and skills they will eventually require for learning to read.”
-Marilyn Jager Adams
You can’t argue with that logic! We all know that reading to young children is essential for their development. But how old is too old to be [...]
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