We love it when people get a kick out of our crafts, and a number of you viewers took note of The Giving Thanks Tree. A couple of those who commented on the post requested a template for the tree’s outline, so we had the JumpStart team member who made our Giving Thanks Tree [...]
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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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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 [...]
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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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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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To kickoff the season of Fall we thought you and your child might just fall for this fun and decorative craft! One of the best things about the Fall season is the leaves turn beautiful colors of red and brown and gloriously shower the ground. Now you can take the example of those stunning colorful leaves and [...]
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Although “Talk like a Pirate Day” has passed, we cannot seem to get rid of the parrot and walk the plank! The day is still alive and well here at JumpStart and we don’t want it to end! In order to keep this pirate ship sailing, here is a great word search puzzle for you [...]
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Arrrgggggg! September 19th be International Talk Like A Pirate Day! In celebration of this glorious day, we have a fun recyclable craft for you and your kids. Let them be the conqueror of the high seas by making a pirate hat out of newspaper!
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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
I promise there won’t be a [...]
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