Posted on November 16, 2009 by JumpStart
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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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Posted on October 28, 2009 by JumpStart
Need some ideas to entertain the little monsters that are coming over for that Halloween party you’re throwing for your kids? We’ve come up with some creative games to amuse your guests! We guarantee they will be fun, engaging, and, of course, filled with spooky spirit!
Eyeball Bounce
You will need:
6+ Ping pong balls
Black, green, blue, brown, [...]
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Posted on September 21, 2009 by JumpStart
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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Posted on September 18, 2009 by JumpStart
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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Posted on September 8, 2009 by JumpStart
Board games have become synonymous with family time these days. They offer a rare opportunity to pry the kids away from the TV and sit down as a family to enjoy each other’s conversation and company. And with the hectic lives we all lead, they are a great way to get to really get to [...]
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Posted on September 8, 2009 by JumpStart
Soon, you’ll be able to use your well earned coins to purchase a sidekick to accompany you on your adventures at JumpStart.com! And in typical JumpStart form, these new pals are wonderfully imaginative. But don’t take it from me, check out these cute critters for yourself! You can make friends with a cuddly teddy bear [...]
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Posted on September 3, 2009 by JumpStart
This year, make afterschool snack time a little bit more exciting and educational with our silly animal cracker game! It is just like charades, but more fun and much more delicious. All you will need is a box of animal crackers.
How To Play:
Have your children and their friends sit around a table so everyone can see [...]
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