Hey kids! Ever wish you could be in the Olympics? Well, guess what? You can have your very own Olympics right in your backyard! We will show you how to turn your yard into a super fun place with cool games and silly races. Get ready to run, jump, and laugh with your whole familyContinue reading “Backyard Olympics”
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Pledge of Allegiance
A lot of kids say the Pledge of Allegiance every morning at school. The Pledge of Allegiance is also said at government meetings, Citizenship ceremonies, and 4-H meetings. But do we know what the meaning of the Pledge of Allegiance is? When you ask a kid why they put their right hand over their heart,Continue reading “Pledge of Allegiance”
Red, White, and Blue
The colors of the American flag mean more than just what to wear on Memorial Day or the 4th of July. You may not know that every color, every stripe, and every star has a meaning. You have worn those colors because someone said to, but you never thought about what they mean. History ofContinue reading “Red, White, and Blue”
Indianapolis 500
One of Indiana’s big Memorial Day weekend events is the Indianapolis 500. Everyone from young to old enjoys the race. You can enjoy the race from home or at the track. Being at the race track is not for everyone. Some people like to have a family by their side and have a cookout whileContinue reading “Indianapolis 500”
Memorial Day Weekend 2024
People look forward to Memorial Day weekend for more than one reason. Families have cookouts; people get to see family; it’s a 3-day weekend, the end of school, the start of summer, and the Indy 500 race. But many people forget the real meaning of Memorial Day. Do you know why we celebrate Memorial Day?Continue reading “Memorial Day Weekend 2024”
Celery Heart Stamps
Have you ever used fruits or vegetables for art? You can make some pretty cool things with them! Why not use leftover celery to make heart stamps? It’s so easy, too! Materials for Celery Heart Stamps You just need a few things for this art activity. Steps for Celery Heart Stamps For this craft, findContinue reading “Celery Heart Stamps”
Paper Hearts
Do your kids get upset when their paper hearts do not turn out right… Squashy? lumpy? Lopsided? Here is a simple hack for cutting out paper hearts that are PERFECT! One of the many tricks I learned from my mom was how to use scissors. Mom Rule #1: Always hold the blade and tipContinue reading “Paper Hearts”
Leaf Rubbing
My favorite time of the year is Fall. I love seeing the leaves change colors, but my favorite thing is when the weather turns cool. When the leaves start falling off the trees, I look for my favorite ones so I can do some leaf rubbings. Have you ever done leaf rubbings? Here is howContinue reading “Leaf Rubbing”
Back to School
School is just right around the corner. Most kids hate going back to school. The things most kids look forward to when they are in elementary school is seeing their friends, knowing who their teacher is and getting to pick out new school supplies. Even if you have a high schooler, there are so manyContinue reading “Back to School”
Making Board Games
Do you ever walk to your game closet or shelf and say you are tired of the games you see? Are you creative and do you like planning? This can be a good team-building activity for a family. You can use stuff you have at home and you can share the work of making aContinue reading “Making Board Games”
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