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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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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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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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 alcohol
Food Coloring
1 marker
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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 [...]
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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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Frosty the Snowman…knew the sun was hot that day
So he said let’s run and we’ll have some fun
Now before I melt away!
Poor Frosty…this jolly soul, made out of snow, laughs and plays with the children, until he melts away and has to say goodbye. So sad! Well, this snowman craft will make your children smile [...]
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