Creating origami art is a perfect way to spend a rainy afternoon. It’s a quiet activity that will exercise your child’s concentration and fine motor skills. Try making this little piano today! We created a template for you to download and print. Use regular copying paper and print page 1 first, then print page 2 on the reverse side. Follow the pictures below!
Today is Sir Paul McCartney’s 70th birthday! We love this video to his 2007 hit “Dance Tonight”. Have you seen it? It features Natalie Portman as a Mandolin come to life!
Want more summer inspiration? Check out our favorite sunglasses, summer hats, and swimsuits for toddlers.
1. Blue Turtle Kite ($29) Pottery Barn Kids view item on www.potterybarnkids.com
This 15′ turtle comes with 300 feet of flying line and a handle that is easy for children and adults. (5+)
2. Sand Play Set ($17.98) Green Toys view this item on www.amazon.com
This set, made by one of our favorite toy companies, includes a bucket, shovel, rake, and sand mold. It’s all made out of curbside collected milk containers! (3+) Continue reading
(July 31, 1913 – source)
Happy Birthday, Edward Elgar! The English composer was born 155 years ago today. One of his most notable pieces is his Cello Concerto in E Minor, Op. 85, a dark, contemplative, post-World War 1 composition. One of the most famous recordings of this piece is by our favorite cellist, Jaqueline Du Pré. Spend a few minutes today in Elgar’s honor watching Jaqueline play with the London Philharmonic in 1967!
A couple weeks ago, we posted our first scavenger hunt for city kids. We had so much fun creating it that we decided to make another one! Click on the link below to download the PDF and print!
Scavenger Hunt for Kids: City Search 2
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[Santa Monica, California]
photo credit: Carina Zimmerman
Happy Birthday, Aretha Franklin! Aretha was born 70 years ago today in Memphis, Tennessee. Above, is a video of a 25-year-old Aretha performing (You Make Me Feel Like) A Natural Woman in 1967. Below, is her version of Bridge over Troubled Water. Aretha’s gospel-inspired rendition of Simon & Garfunkel’s hit won her the 1972 Grammy Award for Best Female R & B Performance!
(Brooklyn Bridge, circa 1883)
Happy 129th Birthday, Brooklyn Bridge! Originally called the East River Bridge, the Brooklyn Bridge opened on March 24, 1883, connecting Manhattan and Brooklyn.
This summer, make sure to protect your children’s eyes and skin from the sun with stylish hats. Here are ten great choices for toddlers. Looking for sunglasses? Check out our recommendations- Sunglasses for Toddlers: 10 Favorites.
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I created a scavenger hunt for city kids! This hunt is perfect for toddlers and young children exploring their environment. Click on the link below to download the PDF and print!
Want more scavenger hunts? CLICK HERE
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Little Writer is the perfect iPad app for toddlers to learn the basics of writing while practicing number, letter, and shape recognition. The beautifully designed, uncomplicated, and FREE app appeals to both young children and their parents. Continue reading
