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 coins [...]
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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!
What [...]
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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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Stormy weather has swept over our office in Southern California the past couple of weeks, and it has been pouring. Rainfall has rejuvenating powers for plants and bodies of water, but it can be a pain to try and keep your schoolwork dry, only to discover that something has become messed up by the rain! [...]
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Do you remember spending hours dreaming of being a princess or a knight slaying dragons? Given that so many girls and boys’ imaginations take them to be apart of these fairytales, we at JumpStart thought making a castle might just be the perfect craft for your kids!
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Did you know that today is recognized as the day the first set of traffic safety guidelines were established? Don’t feel bad, we were suprised to find out traffic laws had a birthday too! Learning all those traffic and safety rules can get complicated, but teaching some traffic safety fundamentals to your kids early will give them a [...]
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Tomorrow, January 15th, is National Hat Day, a day set aside to wear and enjoy a hat of your choosing that fits your style. Hats are simple pieces of clothing, but they come in a variety of sizes and shapes with many different purposes. Regardless the size of your head or the fashion you favor, [...]
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