The crack of the bat says it all--baseball and softball seasons are in full swing. But before they hit the mound for real, teach kids the essence of team play, good sportsmanship, and a love of the game through your own informal family pick-up game.
Head to the woods, a local park or your own backyard for a major bug-collecting expedition. Have fun discovering their hiding places and identifying all of the diversity in your area. No fly swatters allowed!
Take a step back in time, and try making scrapbooks that use scraps rather than purchased materials. "This project is super," one mom reports. "It gives the kids their own project so they aren't constantly asking for acid free paper (which can get very expensive when one wrong cut means they are on to the next sheet). Also, with this project, they each have a book so conflicts over 'a' page will be minimal."
Before you throw out those old, battered tennis balls, grab some craft supplies and make this innovative apple puppet -- then put on a one-of-a-kind puppet show. This project is sure to provide hours of family fun!
Ready for Jurassic Park-inspired adventure? When you and your family make these dinosaurs, a simple pipe cleaner will transform into a Tyrannosaurus Rex right before your eyes. It's a roar of a good time!
