The list comes from the 2011 issue of Parents Magazine. Thanks to Stacey for posting this on her blog, staceyaltamirano.com.
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Showing posts with label kids. Show all posts
Monday, January 20, 2014
Simple Rules of Etiquette by Age 9
I came across this list one day, possibly on Facebook, I can't remember now. Anyway, it has some very important tips on manners your child should know by age 9. It's all common sense, but very helpful reminders for people with small children.
The list comes from the 2011 issue of Parents Magazine. Thanks to Stacey for posting this on her blog, staceyaltamirano.com.
The list comes from the 2011 issue of Parents Magazine. Thanks to Stacey for posting this on her blog, staceyaltamirano.com.
Saturday, January 11, 2014
Stay Warm with a Good Pop-Up!
With the frigid temperatures and massive snow we just encountered, weather like this is especially a good time to stay in and read to your child. Pop-up books make the story more interesting by their 3-D design. Children like how stories "pop up" every time you turn the page.
Our pop-up books come with personalized stickers you apply to the books, and are for ages 4-7.
Kidscreateabooks offers Fairy Tale pop-ups such as Snow White, Peter Pan, Puss in Boots, Cinderella and Little Red Riding Hood. We also have a pop up titled Six Brave explorers. This title has no personalized stickers to go with it, but it makes a nice picture book.
We carry a full line of regular story books, as well as non pop-up sticker books. Our personalized books not only include your child, but up to three of his/her friends, and their hometown in each one.
To see our other books and some of our interactive samples, check out our website: www.kidscreateabooks.com.
Our pop-up books come with personalized stickers you apply to the books, and are for ages 4-7.
Kidscreateabooks offers Fairy Tale pop-ups such as Snow White, Peter Pan, Puss in Boots, Cinderella and Little Red Riding Hood. We also have a pop up titled Six Brave explorers. This title has no personalized stickers to go with it, but it makes a nice picture book.
To see our other books and some of our interactive samples, check out our website: www.kidscreateabooks.com.
Wednesday, October 2, 2013
Fire Prevention Week
Fire Prevention Week is October 6-12, 2013.
At the station, your child and his friends get to
meet real firefighters and take a tour. First, they get to look at
all the fire trucks. Next, they learn about the special uniforms and
equipment firefighters use. They also learn what to do if their own
clothes catch on fire: STOP, DROP AND ROLL!
Your child is taught never to play with matches or lighters and always give them to an adult, if found. He or she will also learn it is not safe to play near stoves, fireplaces and gas or electric heaters since clothing and paper catch fire easily.
Other lessons are taught in this educational book, such as how to contact the fire department, what to do if they see or smell smoke and why an escape route is so important.
Features:
Your child is taught never to play with matches or lighters and always give them to an adult, if found. He or she will also learn it is not safe to play near stoves, fireplaces and gas or electric heaters since clothing and paper catch fire easily.
Other lessons are taught in this educational book, such as how to contact the fire department, what to do if they see or smell smoke and why an escape route is so important.
Features:
- For ages 4-10
- This is a quality hard-cover personalized children's book.
- Washable hard covers
- Fully illustrated color pages
- 36 pages
A trip to the fire station is a personalized story that teaches the essentials of fire prevention and fire safety. If your child is ever in a fire, this book could save his/her life!
At the station, your child and his friends get to meet real firefighters and take a tour. First, they get to look at all the fire trucks. Next, they learn about the special uniforms and equipment firefighters use. They also learn what to do if their own clothes catch on fire: STOP, DROP AND ROLL!
Your child is taught never to play with matches or lighters and always give them to an adult, if found. He or she will also learn it is not safe to play near stoves, fireplaces and gas or electric heaters since clothing and paper catch fire easily.
Other lessons are taught in this educational book, such as how to contact the fire department, what to do if they see or smell smoke and why an escape route is so important. This book can be used to store emergency names and telephone numbers for your child to keep close at hand. Don’t let your child go another day without this valuable book!
Features:
At the station, your child and his friends get to meet real firefighters and take a tour. First, they get to look at all the fire trucks. Next, they learn about the special uniforms and equipment firefighters use. They also learn what to do if their own clothes catch on fire: STOP, DROP AND ROLL!
Your child is taught never to play with matches or lighters and always give them to an adult, if found. He or she will also learn it is not safe to play near stoves, fireplaces and gas or electric heaters since clothing and paper catch fire easily.
Other lessons are taught in this educational book, such as how to contact the fire department, what to do if they see or smell smoke and why an escape route is so important. This book can be used to store emergency names and telephone numbers for your child to keep close at hand. Don’t let your child go another day without this valuable book!
Features:
- For ages 4-10
- This is a quality hard-cover personalized children's book.
- Washable hard covers
- Fully illustrated color pages
- 36 pages
A trip to the fire station is a personalized story that teaches the essentials of fire prevention and fire safety. If your child is ever in a fire, this book could save his/her life!
At the station, your child and his friends get to meet real firefighters and take a tour. First, they get to look at all the fire trucks. Next, they learn about the special uniforms and equipment firefighters use. They also learn what to do if their own clothes catch on fire: STOP, DROP AND ROLL!
Your child is taught never to play with matches or lighters and always give them to an adult, if found. He or she will also learn it is not safe to play near stoves, fireplaces and gas or electric heaters since clothing and paper catch fire easily.
Other lessons are taught in this educational book, such as how to contact the fire department, what to do if they see or smell smoke and why an escape route is so important. This book can be used to store emergency names and telephone numbers for your child to keep close at hand. Don’t let your child go another day without this valuable book!
Features:
At the station, your child and his friends get to meet real firefighters and take a tour. First, they get to look at all the fire trucks. Next, they learn about the special uniforms and equipment firefighters use. They also learn what to do if their own clothes catch on fire: STOP, DROP AND ROLL!
Your child is taught never to play with matches or lighters and always give them to an adult, if found. He or she will also learn it is not safe to play near stoves, fireplaces and gas or electric heaters since clothing and paper catch fire easily.
Other lessons are taught in this educational book, such as how to contact the fire department, what to do if they see or smell smoke and why an escape route is so important. This book can be used to store emergency names and telephone numbers for your child to keep close at hand. Don’t let your child go another day without this valuable book!
Features:
- For ages 4-10
- This is a quality hard-cover personalized children's book.
- Washable hard covers
- Fully illustrated color pages
- 36 pages
Tuesday, September 10, 2013
It's Scarecrow Festival Time Again!
We're getting ready for this year's Scarecrow Festival! It will be held in the 1200 block of East University Avenue in Urbana this Saturday, September 14th, from 8 am to 3 pm.
We'll have all of our samples on display, so you can browse through the different titles, to see which book(s) would be right for your child.
We have books for all occasions! Celebrate a new baby, a child's birthday or their first day at school. Make your child feel special as the big brother/sister of a new baby with the Sibling Book.
Encourage potty training with a book that includes their friend who is already out of diapers.
Let your daughter host her very own tea party with her friends, ride a silver swan, be a ballerina...
Little boys will love going on a farm adventure or solving a farm mystery, meeting dinosaurs, going fishing, participating in one of our various sports books...
We also have religious titles. Teach them about God's special gifts to them, things to be thankful for, the story of Noah,the Christmas story and the story of Hannukah. They can even star in a school play as Peter in the Easter story with their friends.
Or you can let them author and illustrate their own story with our blank book.
We have a wide variety of titles to choose from , but you child is sure to find something he/she likes!
Come check us out! You can also check out our Facebook page
Kids Create-A-Books, and our website, www.kids-create-a-books.com
Friday, February 22, 2013
Bartholomew and the Oobleck
There is a book by Dr. Seuss titled, "Bartholomew and the Oobleck". I had never read the story, until I was going through Pinterest one day, and found a recipe for Oobleck. So, out of curiosity, we got the book from the library, and read the story to my little babysitting buddies, ages 3 and 1. I found it to be quite an interesting story.
Afterwards, we made the oobleck. I have to say that I absolutely love playing with this stuff as much as the 3 year old did!! Here is how you make it. . . .
You will need: 2 cups cornstarch
1 cup water
food coloring
Mix 2 cups of cornstarch and 1 cup water in a bowl. To color oobleck, add a few drops of food coloring to the water before adding to the cornstarch. Takes some effort to mix the water and cornstarch. Oobleck defies Newton’s third law of motion–for every action, there is an equal and opposite reaction. If you quickly smack oobleck with your hand it immediately turns into a solid, instead of splashing or moving. If you slowly move oobleck it reacts like a liquid.
Note: Oobleck picks up bacteria from the air, and the starch makes a perfect food source, so the bacteria grows rapidly. Within a couple of days, it will start emitting a foul smell, so you will need to discard it.
Afterwards, we made the oobleck. I have to say that I absolutely love playing with this stuff as much as the 3 year old did!! Here is how you make it. . . .
You will need: 2 cups cornstarch
1 cup water
food coloring
Mix 2 cups of cornstarch and 1 cup water in a bowl. To color oobleck, add a few drops of food coloring to the water before adding to the cornstarch. Takes some effort to mix the water and cornstarch. Oobleck defies Newton’s third law of motion–for every action, there is an equal and opposite reaction. If you quickly smack oobleck with your hand it immediately turns into a solid, instead of splashing or moving. If you slowly move oobleck it reacts like a liquid.
Note: Oobleck picks up bacteria from the air, and the starch makes a perfect food source, so the bacteria grows rapidly. Within a couple of days, it will start emitting a foul smell, so you will need to discard it.
Tuesday, January 29, 2013
Crystal Growing Projects
When our kids were younger, we liked to get the crystal growing projects. You can get a tree, a sheep, a variety of different parrots, the selection is endless. I don't like to throw anything away, in case it can be reused later, so I will recycle just about anything.
I found on the internet, "Make Your Own Salt Crystal Tree: Professor Figgy's Step-By-Step Guide" (found on Pinterest and Grandparents.com). I read through it, thinking that I would have to make new projects. The recycler in me kept nagging in my head about the previously used projects. Since I really wanted to see if they could be used again, I got out the used ones. What do you know, it worked!! You actually can reuse them.
Whether you're starting with a make your own version, or reusing some you have, here's the deal:
I found on the internet, "Make Your Own Salt Crystal Tree: Professor Figgy's Step-By-Step Guide" (found on Pinterest and Grandparents.com). I read through it, thinking that I would have to make new projects. The recycler in me kept nagging in my head about the previously used projects. Since I really wanted to see if they could be used again, I got out the used ones. What do you know, it worked!! You actually can reuse them.
Whether you're starting with a make your own version, or reusing some you have, here's the deal:
What's Happening?
The main scientific principle
that is at work here is capillarity or capillary action. This is the
same process (involving microscopic tubes) that allows plants and trees
to draw water and nutrients up from the soil, through their stems,
branches, and trunks and into their leaves, flowers, and fruit.
Gather the Materials
*Thin cardboard (like the back of a notepad)
*Pen or pencil
*Scissors
*Ammonia
*Table salt (plain or iodized – either works)
*Mrs. Stewart’s Liquid Bluing (available in the laundry aisle at your local grocery store or online on amazon.com)
*Food coloring
*Measuring spoon (1 tablespoon)
*Small dish or bowl)
*Water
*Pen or pencil
*Scissors
*Ammonia
*Table salt (plain or iodized – either works)
*Mrs. Stewart’s Liquid Bluing (available in the laundry aisle at your local grocery store or online on amazon.com)
*Food coloring
*Measuring spoon (1 tablespoon)
*Small dish or bowl)
*Water
Trace the Shapes
Use a pen or a pencil to draw
two tree shapes on the cardboard. Each shape should be about 4 inches
tall and 2 inches wide. Also, be sure to draw a notch half way down from
the top on one shape and half way up on the other (as shown).
Since cardboard contains cellulose from trees (like all paper products), it draws up the growing solution in very much the same way. The tree sucks up the solution until it is completely soaked!
Since cardboard contains cellulose from trees (like all paper products), it draws up the growing solution in very much the same way. The tree sucks up the solution until it is completely soaked!
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These were done a day ago, and turned out wonderfully! One more reason to reuse what you already have. So, new or used, I would definitely give this project a big thumbs UP!!
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Cut the Shapes
Use scissors to cut out both tree shapes, carefully cutting out each notch.
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Build the Trees
Slide notches together and position tree shapes so they are perpendicular to one another.
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Add Food Coloring
Put a drop of food coloring on each of the tree's branches and at the very top.
As the solution reaches the tips of the branches, some of the color from the food coloring also is dissolved into the solution.
As the solution reaches the tips of the branches, some of the color from the food coloring also is dissolved into the solution.
Prepare the Solution
Prepare the growing solution
in a small bowl. Mix together 2 tablespoons each of water, table salt,
liquid bluing, and ammonia. Stir thoroughly, until most of the salt has
dissolved. You want to saturate the growing solution.
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Place the Tree in the Solution
One the solution is prepared,
put your tree in the bowl and watch as the growing solution begins to
move up into the cardboard. Place your tree where it wonÃt be disturbed
while it grows. Salt crystals are very fragile.
After the solution has been drawn up into the cardboard tree, it begins to evaporate. This process is sped up by the presence of the ammonia (which evaporates more quickly than water). When the water and ammonia evaporate, they turn from a liquid into a gas and the they leave behind the salt as small, white crystals (some of which are dyed by the food coloring).
After the solution has been drawn up into the cardboard tree, it begins to evaporate. This process is sped up by the presence of the ammonia (which evaporates more quickly than water). When the water and ammonia evaporate, they turn from a liquid into a gas and the they leave behind the salt as small, white crystals (some of which are dyed by the food coloring).
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Watch it Grow!
You'll start to see crystal
growth in about 6 to 8 hours with your tree looking like this after
about a full day of growth. Notice how the crystals have picked up the
color from the food coloring.
TIP: Don't worry if the growing solution turns a brownish, orange color from its original dark blue. This is a natural oxidation of the iron in the liquid bluing (like rust) and your salt crystals will still grow.
TIP: Don't worry if the growing solution turns a brownish, orange color from its original dark blue. This is a natural oxidation of the iron in the liquid bluing (like rust) and your salt crystals will still grow.
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Two Days of Growth
The tree after two days of growth.
These crystals form quickly and easily around the very, very small particles of blue powder (ferric hexacyanoferrate or Prussian Blue) that are suspended in the liquid bluing. (NOTE: in liquid bluing, the blue powder isn't actually dissolved it is suspended or floating in water.)
These crystals form quickly and easily around the very, very small particles of blue powder (ferric hexacyanoferrate or Prussian Blue) that are suspended in the liquid bluing. (NOTE: in liquid bluing, the blue powder isn't actually dissolved it is suspended or floating in water.)
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Four Days of Growth
The tree after four days of
growth. (I moved it to my windowsill to avoid it being disturbed on the
counter!) Notice how the solution is almost all gone and the crystals
have grown all over the tree and even on the edges of the bowl!
To keep your tree growing, make more of the solution from step/slide #6 and carefully pour it into the bowl.
To keep your tree growing, make more of the solution from step/slide #6 and carefully pour it into the bowl.
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Salt Crystals!
A close-up of the fabulous salt crystals! It looks like coral!
In this fun experiment, no chemical reactions actually take place. All of the changes are simply physical, as dissolving and crystallization take place around the bluing particles over the course of time.
In this fun experiment, no chemical reactions actually take place. All of the changes are simply physical, as dissolving and crystallization take place around the bluing particles over the course of time.
Meet the Expert
Jim Noonan is a former crafter for The Martha Stewart Show where he worked for four years both on-air and behind-the-scenes developing and producing numerous original craft projects.
He is also the founder of Professor Figgy's Fabulous Science Kits which creates unique and educational science kits for kids and families that combine the wonders of science with the fun of crafting. Jim is originally from Westerly, Rhode Island, and currently lives in Brooklyn.
He is also the founder of Professor Figgy's Fabulous Science Kits which creates unique and educational science kits for kids and families that combine the wonders of science with the fun of crafting. Jim is originally from Westerly, Rhode Island, and currently lives in Brooklyn.
And here's what our previously used versions look like:
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Tuesday, January 15, 2013
Fun with Flubber
However, back to Flubber. I envisioned it bouncing off the walls, being able to bounce really high after applying it to the bottoms of my shoes, etc... My little buddy anxiously went down for her nap so we could get to this right after snack time. We got two containers, 3 bottles of Elmers glue, food coloring (we chose neon blue), a measuring cup, and borax. You make up two mixtures, then mix them together.
Mixture one consists of 1 1/2 cups warm water, 2 cups Elmer's Glue, and food coloring.
Mixture two consists of 3 tsp. Borax and 1 cup warm water.
Stir up each mixture in separate bowls, making sure each one is mixed well. Then, pour mixture 1 into mixture 2, and watch them react to each other.
It is the chemical reaction that makes the Flubber. When it is a glob, work it for 2-3 minutes. Initially it feels wet, but it eventually dries up to the final product.
It has a very interesting texture, and is great fun for the adults as well as the kids. And don't forget to let the kids help, as that's even more fun for them!
*Flubber recipe from Pinterest
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Saturday, January 12, 2013
Thursday, January 10, 2013
Experimenting With Science: Exploring Gas
After the kids started going to school, I got back into babysitting. I have become obsessed with Pinterest-once I log on, unless the house is on fire, I have a lot of trouble getting off. I have come across a plethora of kids' ideas there, and found some really neat experiments, crafts, etc,etc.... One website I stumbled on was www.momto2poshlildivas.blogspot.com. This particular website had a post called, "Exploring Gas w/Balloons, Baking Soda and Vinegar.
Repeat! Believe me, your kids will want to do this more than once.
Now, go ahead and try it. You know you want to!
What You Need:
baking soda
vinegar
plastic bottle
balloon
funnel
What To Do:
1. Using your funnel, pour vinegar into your bottle.
You only need to fill about 1/3 of the bottle.
2. Using another (dry) funnel, pour baking soda into your balloon.
Fill the balloon approx. 1/2 way.
3. Cover the top of the bottle with your balloon.
Make sure you don't let the baking soda spill into the bottle prematurely.
4. When ready, lift your balloon and let the baking soda fall into the vinegar.
5. Watch as the mixture fizzes, bubbles & expands your balloon!
Repeat! Believe me, your kids will want to do this more than once.
It was lots of fun to watch the ingredients combine
and form a reaction that was so visual - blowing up the balloon.
The science behind it - Baking soda and the vinegar create an ACID-BASE reaction. When combined/mixed they create a gas - carbon dioxide. Gasses need room to spread, so the carbon dioxide fills the bottle and then moves into the balloon inflating it.
Now, go ahead and try it. You know you want to!
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