One of the best parts of summer is getting to spend time in the beautiful outdoors! However, sometimes summer weather can take a turn for the worst. Whether you’re hit with blistering 100 degree heat, a lightning storm, a hurricane or just a gloomy day, we’ve got the perfect solution! Here are a few ways [...]
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Hey there JumpStart fans! As you all know, summer is a time for fun, games and family travel! However, when traveling, there’s always the risk of encountering boredom. Whether you’re driving to a campground or off to Grandma’s house, sometimes the long roads seem even longer when you have nothing to pass the time. Here [...]
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With spring upon us, those of you in warmer climates may be heading out to the garden or playground. And you know what outdoor activities mean – bugs! Get excited for outdoor fun by creating these adorable insect pencil topper crafts.
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Last July, we posted some of our favorite experiments involving eggs for our readers to enjoy. Based on the responses, we gather that these were some of the most popular experiments we’ve ever posted (except, of course, for the ultimate winner, alien sludge!). Since those who celebrate Easter may have extra eggs on hand this [...]
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Are you the one that the family loves to play April Fools Day pranks on? If so, we have a few harmless tricks that you can fight back with this year! Get ready for some laughs as you show your family who the top trickster in the house really is. Chatty Critter: Does your child [...]
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John Chapman was born around 1775 in Massachusetts. He was raised on a small farm, where his favorite place to spend time was his father’s apple orchard. Chapman was trained as a nurseryman, or someone who takes care of an orchard, and around the turn of the nineteenth century, he began collecting apple seeds from [...]
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It’s almost St. Patrick’s Day and we can feel the luck in the air over here at JumpStart. Lucky for you, we’re going to share two festive crafts that you and your children can do together! Our first leprechaun craft is great for older kids, so they can have their own leprechaun cup to place [...]
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For many places, this time of year means snow, rain, or fog. Brrr! And, unless you take after the athletes at the Winter Games, chances are that sort of weather means staying inside near the heater is much more tempting than trekking out into the cold to play sports. Luckily, we’ve got the perfect activities for [...]
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Remember how fun it was to make Valentine’s Day crafts at school to bring home to your parents when you were younger? Well, we thought it would be great if you and your children could make a special card together! Maybe your child could give it to his or her teacher, grandparents, or best friend! [...]
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Do you remember making Valentine’s Day cards for everyone in your class? The JumpStart Team thought we could help make this Valentine’s Day memorable for you and your child by crafting a special mailbox meant to hold all their Valentine’s Day gifts, cards, and candy!
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