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Puking Pumpkins

Puking Pumpkins

Posted by on Nov 1, 2012 in Activities for Halloween, Halloween, Science Activities | 0 comments

 Well, Hallowe’en is over, now what to do with our left over jack-o-lanterns? We could just wait for them to rot, leaving them outside until their moldy, ghastly carcasses freeze to the steps, and then throw them away once the stench becomes too unbearable as they begin to thaw… but that’s no fun! So why not use them as part of a classic science experiment instead? When I saw this post from Growing A Jeweled Rose on Pinterest, I knew I had to try it!
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Slime!

Slime!

Posted by on Oct 31, 2012 in Activities for Halloween, Halloween, Science Activities | 0 comments

This looks like a cup of spilled, green, oozing liquid but it’s actually solid to the touch… it’s SLIME! M and I put the slime into a glass and left the cup tipped on its side overnight to see what would happen. In the morning we peeled the slime off the parchment paper and it came out as one big chunk from the glass.

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Giving Thanks and Giving Back

Giving Thanks and Giving Back

Posted by on Oct 4, 2012 in Fall Crafts and Activities | 0 comments

 Today M and I were talking about why we celebrate Thanksgiving. I had him think about all the things we have that we should be thankful for, such as: our family, a warm house, toys, clothes, preschool, food, clean water, etc. I told him that not all families are as lucky as ours and that they may not have the money to buy food from the store like we can. I realize 3 may seem like a REALLY early age to be talking about issues such as hunger and poverty (I mean, let’s face it, little children by nature are egocentric beings) but I figure it’s never too early to at least plant the seed of compassion and citizenship.
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