This hands-on learning activity for little ones is fluttering fun Activities that stimulate a child’s senses are important for the development of important skills, such as motor skills, social skills and even language, math and science skills. And this Butterfly Sensory Bin stimulates lots of senses—perfect for little hands and …
Read More »Conversation Bath Bombs
Spread The Love With These Easy-To-Make Valentines This Valentine’s Day, you could give your kids a traditional box of tiny cards to pass out to their friends at school. Or you could work together in the kitchen to make the most creative valentines in the class: conversation heart bath bombs! …
Read More »Knitting for Charity
More than just a hobby, knitters and crocheters are picking up their needles as a way to give back to the community Photo by Retha Ferguson from Pexels Aside from the inherent sense of accomplishment and pride in creating a garment or accessory, the simple act of knitting for charity …
Read More »New TV Shows for Kids: February 2020
Back in the early 90s, Nickelodeon had the best game shows. Remember “Double Dare,” “GUTS,” and “Legends of the Hidden Temple”? How badly did you want to want to be a contestant on one of Nick’s game shows just so you could get slimed — or meet Marc Summers? In January, …
Read More »DIY: Hot Chocolate Slime
It’s only January, but it’s been cold long enough that you might be running out of ways to keep the kids busy indoors. Fortunately, I have a solution: DIY hot chocolate slime slime! Slime can be tons of fun for a wide range of ages. For toddlers, it’s a sensory …
Read More »FC Fun: Holiday Calendar
Here’s a roundup of fun seasonal events happening in Frederick County over the next few weeks. December 1 ‘A Very Electric Christmas’ A young bird named Max and his family begin their journey south for the winter in this heart-warming tale. Lightwire Theater at Weinberg Center, 2 p.m. Tickets start …
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