Who’s Got the Rutabaga?

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Some traditions can be really quirky and very family specific. The highlight of Christmas morning for the Dirmeyers of Maryville, Tennessee, is not opening presents or feasting on goodies. Instead, it’s finally learning the answer to the burning question “Who’s got the rutabaga?” The family’s root-vegetable ritual began when 16-year-old twins Joseph and Haley were [...]

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Grow Mold… On Purpose!

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To begin conducting this experiment you will need to place several bread slices on a clean surface. Fill a small glass with water. Have your child take the eye dropper and fill it with water. Allow your child to place drops of water on each bread slice. Decide on three different moisture levels for the [...]

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30-Day Outdoor Challenge – Day 27: Frog Pond Exploration

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Way, way back in the beginning of summer, we explored our favorite pond to see if we could find tadpoles.  We found something even better — egg sacs that contained hundreds upon hundreds of tiny frog eggs!  The most interesting thing about the discovery is that each time we stepped closer for a better look, [...]

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Peekaboo Apple Paper Plate

by Michaela

Kids will love this colorful back-to-school craft. Make a bright red apple with a friendly worm that pokes through to say hello! Be sure to visit all of our back-to-school ideas including back-to-school crafts, school lunch recipes and great printable activities. What you’ll need: Paper plate Red acrylic or poster paint Green construction paper Brown [...]

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Van Gogh Pastel Sunflowers

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This is a tribute to Van Gogh’s famous “Sunflowers” painting. 1. Instruct the students to draw a line for the table, and then the outline of a jar above it. Show them the jar in the original painting so they can add a curved middle line for dimension, and sign their name, in the style [...]

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