Jenae, Author at I Can Teach My Child!

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There were lots of great ideas shared last week. Here are just a few… Creekside Learning shares a fun tutorial for creating your own catapults from popsicle sticks. Check out this Seek-n-find Alphabet Game from Mama Miss. This activity that…

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Mentos Geysers

This was my favorite of our Fascinating Science for Kids experiments…although it only lasted about 20 seconds. The boys, Prince Charming, and I were all amazed with what happened when we dropped Mentos into a bottle of diet soda! I…

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Can You Blow Up a Balloon in a Bottle?

This super-simple experiment, originally from the Questacon Science Club, might stump even the smartest of adults! Here’s what you’ll need: a balloon, a 2-liter plastic bottle (I used a 16 oz. bottle, but the 2-liter will work better), a…

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Fireworks in a Jar

If you have a little one who is fascinated with colors and fireworks, this simple experiment is for you (and your child). The idea for this experiment originally came from Action Pack. You most likely have everything you already need…

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Fizzy Balloons

This was definitely one of the boys’ favorite experiments from our Fascinating Science for Kids eBook (that is currently FREE). We used up almost a whole bag of balloons and a whole bottle of vinegar doing this over and over…

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Cherishing the Sick Days

I can’t stand it when my kids are sick. I feel so helpless and powerless and I automatically jump to the “worst case scenario” mode. I had myself convinced that Little Brother had meningitis this week because he had a…

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Elephant Toothpaste

Continuing our journey through Fascinating Science for Kids (my eBook you can get for FREE here), today we’re exploring the reaction that takes place when yeast is mixed with hydrogen peroxide and a tiny bit of soap. Preschool Powol Packets…

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Show-and-Share Saturday Link Up!

There were lots of great ideas shared last week. Here are just a few… Did you know that you can make music with your palms? Relentlessly Fun, Deceptively Educational shares this tutorial for making palm pipes! It seems…

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Marshmallow Slingshots

Did you see the brand-new Fascinating Science for Kids eBook that you can download for FREE? If not, head on over and grab it while it’s free! For the next 15 days, I’ll be walking you step-by-step through each of…

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Little Praise Party Winner

The winner of the Little Praise Party CD/DVD Combo Winner (via random.org) is… Comment #39: Cristina who said, “sounds fab!” Cristina, you should have received an e-mail from me. A special thanks to each of you for entering! Be…

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Free eBook: Fascinating Science for Kids

I shared on my Facebook page earlier this week that things were going to be a little slow on the blog this week while I worked on something extra-special for YOU! It’s here: A FREE eBook filled with science experiments for kids…just…

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Sleeping Solutions for Summertime

It’s nearly summer…which means the sun is shining early and late. Although this is wonderful for plants and trees…it is often not great for getting your kids to go to bed (and stay there). What kid wants to go…

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Homemade Art Supplies

As summer approaches and you start thinking about the many arts and craft projects you want to do with your kids, why not have a little fun making your own homemade art supplies first? Here are just a few…

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Little Praise Party Blog Tour

I am super excited and honored to be the last stop on the Little Praise Party Blog Tour! My blogging friend Amanda from Impress Your Kids recently introduced me to a new CD called Little Praise Party- Happy Day…

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Show-and-Share Saturday Link Up!

There were lots of fun ideas shared last week. Here are just a few… Take advantage of time in the car, whether it’s 5 minutes or 30! ThinkMagnet shares some great tips for teachable moments for your littlest backseat drivers….

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Children’s Literature: Caldecott Winners from the Past 15 Years

After sharing my tips for choosing a good children’s book last week, I thought I would introduce you to the Caldecott Award. If you’ve been around Children’s Literature at all, you’ve probably heard books referred to as “Caldecott Winners” or…

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Next Week is Nursing Home Week

Today I’m over at MomLife Today sharing about an opportunity to serve alongside our children. Next week is Nursing Home Week and I’ve shared a few ideas for how we can honor our elderly by taking some time to…

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Pound-a-Sound

There are a few wonderful things about this activity. First of all, it teaches left-to-right orientation, which is an important pre-reading skill. Secondly, it is great for the relationship between a sound (phoneme) and its corresponding letter (grapheme). Finally, it’s…

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Author: Jenae

Show-and-Share Saturday Link Up!

Mentos Geysers

Can You Blow Up a Balloon in a Bottle?

Fireworks in a Jar

Fizzy Balloons

Cherishing the Sick Days

Elephant Toothpaste

Show-and-Share Saturday Link Up!

Marshmallow Slingshots

Little Praise Party Winner

Free eBook: Fascinating Science for Kids

Sleeping Solutions for Summertime

Homemade Art Supplies

Little Praise Party Blog Tour

Show-and-Share Saturday Link Up!

Children’s Literature: Caldecott Winners from the Past 15 Years

Next Week is Nursing Home Week

Pound-a-Sound

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