Toys can help dads make an abstract science lesson come alive for their kids. These giant microbe dolls—Common Cold, Flu, Sore Throat, Stomach Ache, Cough, Ear Ache, Bad Breath and others—are accompanied by a photograph and information about the microbes they represent. Click here to know more about the microbe dolls. … [Read more...] about Dads and kids: Cuddly microbe dolls
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Making a rubber band helicopter
Making a rubber band helicopter is a great project for parents and children to work on together. This project exercises fine motor skills, following step by step directions and teaches a bit about physics. Materials A regular drinking straw A 25-inch long piece of wire (for example a thin bicycle spoke) or very … [Read more...] about Making a rubber band helicopter
Three great classic games for kids 4-6
These are child-tested by my 6 year-old who never seems to tire of them. Parents will enjoy all of the games once, but my money is on the card games for games that parents can endure time and time again. 1. Children's Card Games - A four-pack of the classic kids games: Rummy, Hearts, Crazy Eights, and the very misogynistic, Old Maid. Younger kids will love Old Maid, … [Read more...] about Three great classic games for kids 4-6
Puzzles for kids
Last night, I took down an old favorite, the ABCFloorPuzzlefrom Mudpuppy Press, to play with my 22-month-old. The puzzle is made up of 24 big 8" square pieces that fit easily together and are easily manouverable by a little tyke. The box says 3+, but he enjoyed seeing the picture come together and was pretty darn happy when he could fit one piece to another. And I found it … [Read more...] about Puzzles for kids