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Build A
Bird Feeder
Here you'll find instructions on how kids can make a birdfeeder from a gallon milk
jug. © National Network for Child Care.
Children and
Gifts
This is a brief article on making and giving gifts. © National Network for
Child Care - NNCC.
Chippewa
Dream Catcher
This article provides instructions for making a dream catcher. © National
Network for Child Care.
Crayola
This site, from the famous Crayola crayon people, has many suggestions for
activities. There is an inspiring idea for the day and, of course, many ideas
for coloring projects. © Binney and Smith.
Cooking with
Children: Kids in the Kitchen
This article offers some fun cooking ideas for small children. © National
Network for Child Care.
Eggs-travaganza
You'll find a number of suggestions for creative fun with eggs at this site. The
article begins with good information on the subject of food safety as it applies
to eggs. © National Network for Child Care.
Environmental To
Do's for Young Children
This site offers simple suggestions for teaching children about the environment
by taking theme hikes. © National Network for Child Care.
Good Times
Being Creative
This article explores the importance of creativity for children. There is an
outline of "ages and stages" through the early school years. There are
suggestions for some basic art projects.
Good Times
with Music and Rhythm
This article describes the benefits to children of learning music. There is
also an outline of "ages and stages" through the early school years
and ideas for musical activities from making music to dance. ©
National Network for Child Care.
Music
and Movement Activities
This articles offers more movement and musical activities for young children. ©
National Network for Child Care.
Play Activities
For Children Birth To Nine Years (In
Spanish)
This site outlines activity suggestions for infants, toddlers, preschoolers and
early school age children. While it is written for child care providers, parents
will find the information pertinent. © National Network for Child Care.
Puzzles (PDF
- Adobe Acrobat Reader required.)
This article briefly outlines the benefits of puzzle solving and provides
instruction for creating several types of puzzles. Provided by Iowa State
University Extension.
Rainy Day
Activities
This article suggests a few creative indoor activities for children. © National Network for Child Care.
Recipes for Art
Materials
This article provides "recipes" to make several types of play dough
and other creative materials. © National Network for Child Care.
Scrounge: Toys and
Materials from Home
This site points out the rich source of everyday materials that can easily be
enjoyed as toys. © National Network for Child Care.
Sensory
Awareness
This article explains the importance of sensory experience for child
development. It provides more "recipes" and activities that help child
explore their senses. © National Network for Child Care.
Seussville
This site offers learning activities and games for children. Seussville
University is about having fun while learning basic science, math, reading and
reasoning skills. © Random House.
Summer
is for Field Trips
This site offers a few summer field trip ideas and tips for planning them. © National Network for Child Care.
Toys and Equipment
This article offers a toy guide by age group. The information is based on both
safety and development issues. © National Network for Child Care.
Wee Recyclers
Is Our Name: Recycling, reusing is our game
This article offers suggestions on how to introduce the concept of recycling to
children. © National Network for Child Care.
Wet and Wild
Summer Fun
This article covers water safety and offers ideas for fun activities for the hot, sunny,
summer months. © National Network for Child Care.
What Do You Do
with a Pumpkin?
This article provides both recipes for eating pumpkin and ideas for using
pumpkins for creative activities. © National Network for Child Care.
Winter Is
"For the Birds"
This article outlines activities children can engage in while learning the
basics of bird watching. © National Network for Child Care.
Wonder,
Investigation, Discovery
This brief article offers a few ideas for cultivating a sense of wonder and
discovery in children. © National Network for Child Care.
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