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PVC Sprinkler

7/31/2014

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Head to your local hardware store for the following 3/4" pipe and fittings:
2 ten foot lengths of PVC
3 end caps
1 threaded female hose connector (slip fit)
2 elbow joints (90 degree)
2 T connections

Time to cut. 
You will need the following sections and sizes: 
2 at 5 feet 
1 at 4 feet 
4 at 18 inches 

Cut one of the 10' lengths in half so that you have two 5' sections. Then, cut a 4' section from the second one. Cut the remaining 6' section in half and then each of the 3' sections in half.

Time to Drill.
We want all the sprinkler holes pointing more or less in the same direction, so start out by making a center line on the three longest pieces of pipe. Hold two pieces of pipe next to one another and use one as a guide to mark the other. The angle you hold your pen/pencil at isn't important, just keep it the same and you'll end up with a straight line. I found that a 5/32" drill bit was perfect for the holes we wanted.

Make sure there are no PVC chips or other debris in the pipes before assembly. Fit the drilled pipes together to form a "U" shape with all the drilled holes facing inward. Once you're satisfied glue up the "U", making sure the holes stay facing inward.

Time to Assemble.
Now that the "U" is glued, we need a base to stand it up on. Assemble the "U" and the base without glue. Make sure the base pieces are parallel with each other, and perpendicular to the plane of the "U". You can place the base pieces on either edge of a sidewalk for a handy reference before gluing it up. Line the "T" pieces up with each side of a crack, then make the base pieces parallel to the edges of the sidewalk and you're ready for the final glue.

Once the glue is dry, you can attach your hose and try it out. 


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Sun catcher made from Melted Beads

6/21/2014

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Supplies Needed; Cheap plastic beads, pie tin (or cupcake tin) and ribbon to hang

Directions;
Place your beads, with the holes facing up, in the pie tin (or cupcake tin). You do not need to grease or prep the pan. Preheat the oven to 400 degrees. Place pan in oven for 20 minutes, or until all beads are melted. When melted, remove pan from oven, and allow to cool. Once cool, remove your sun catcher from the pan, add a ribbon to hang, and display as desired. 
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Easy Marble Chute

6/21/2014

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Pool noodles seem to overly abundant, and cheap, this time of year. We decided to pick up a couple at the local dollar store and create marble chutes. We cut them in half using a steak knife. The cutting was very easy to do, and barely made a mess. We then used a tv tray, some painters tape, and a bucket to catch the marbles at the bottom.

As the project became more elaborate we incorporated toilet paper rolls and match box cars.  
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Dinosaur flip flops

6/21/2014

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Supplies Needed; Foam or construction paper, green flip flops, scissors, glue gun, pencil, and a yellow pipe cleaner.

Directions; Use the toe of your flip flop to "free hand" the shape of your dinosaur toes. Cut out the shape. Cut your pipe cleaner into pieces about 1/2 long. Glue the pipe cleaner pieces to the tips of your dinosaur toes. Glue the shape to the bottom of your flip flop, and allow to dry.
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Nature Scavenger Hunt

6/15/2014

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Scavenger Hunts are a great way to get kids interested in nature and being outdoors.
      
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Supplies Needed; 
Egg carton, print out of template (below), scissors, and glue


Directions;
Print out template, cut it out, and glue it to the inside lid of the egg carton.


To Play;
Give each child, or group of children, an egg crate and ask them to locate all of the items on the chart. Ask them to put each item in the corresponding cup of the egg crate. If the items we have suggested do not match your geographical area, we have provided a blank template for you to create your own chart. 
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FREE Summer Reading Rewards Programs

6/15/2014

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Top Free Reading programs offered to children

Reading Rewards Programs:
  • Barnes & Noble Summer Reading Club:  Kids in grades 1-6 can receive a free book from Barnes & Noble by reading 8 books over the summer . They will need to fill out a Summer Reading Journal and bring the journal to a B&N location between May 20 and September 2, 2014 to choose a free book.
  • Half Price Books Feed Your Brain Program:  Children 14 and under can earn a FREE $5 gift card to Half Price Books when they read (or are read to) for 300 minutes in one month.  This program runs during June and July, 2014.  You can download your Summer Reading log here.  See more details here.
  • TD Bank Summer Reading Program: Kids in Kindergarten through 5th grade can get $10 added to their new or existing TD Bank Young Savers Account when they read 10 books this summer and turn in their reading log at their local TD Bank.  Offer valid June 1, 2014 through August 31, 2013. Reading logs can also be picked up at your local TD Bank.
  • Pottery Barn Kids Summer Reading Challenge: From May 15 - July 17, 2014, kids ages 10 and under will receive a FREE book at their local participating PBK store after reading any 8 books from a recommended reading list. Pottery Barn Kids also holds story time every Tuesday from 11:00-11:30. (Check your local store to confirm the time and date).  After attending 5 times, your child will receive a free gift.
  • Sylvan Book Adventure: Kids in grades K-8 can search for books, read them offline, come back to quiz on what they’ve read, and earn prizes for their reading success.
  • Junie B. Kids’ Reading Club: Enroll your child in the Junie B. Kids’ Reading Club.  You can also print a free activity brochure, membership reading log and sticker sheet.
  • PBS Kids Summer Reading Challenge: Enter your email address to join the iVillage PBS Kids Summer Reading Challenge which kicks off on June 17th.   You’ll receive a free four week reading program and the chance for your kids to win daily prizes for their participation.
  • Chuck E. Cheese: Chuck E. Cheese offers a Reading Rewards calendar for kids.  Kids who read every day for two weeks will earn 10 FREE tokens the next time they are at Chuck E. Cheese.
  • Pizza Hut Book It! Program: Get free reading adventure packs to download, read and do activities, recipes for children that tie back to certain books and more. At this point, the summer information has not been updated, but check back soon!
  • H-E-Buddy: (Open to TX residents only) Earn FREE prizes for reading 10 books over the summer and mailing in your form. At this point, the 2014 summer form has not been updated, but check back soon!
  • Your local library: Be sure to find out if your local library is offering any reading rewards programs throughout the summer. We love taking advantage of the rewards program and free events at our library all summer long!
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Night Sky Painting

6/13/2014

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As the nights get warmer, we find ourselves stargazing at night. We created a cornstarch paint to help us commemorate our stars. 

    

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STAR PAINT

Supplies:
1 part cornstarch (1 c.)
1 part water (1 c.)
food coloring (we used neon colors)

Mix corn starch and water. Add food coloring and mix.

*I used a muffin tin for extra large muffins to hold the paint. One cup of cornstarch and one cup of water filled them about half way. The paint stretched further than I thought.
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Super Heros

11/5/2013

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What kind of super hero will you be? Children look up to super heroes. From Superman, Batman, Wonder Woman, there may even be a few who look up to Aqua-Man and Atom Ant.

Discuss with children what super heroes do. The common answer will be they help people. Super heroes are a great tool to teach children about kindness and compassion. Ask the children what it means to be kind or helpful. How does it make them feel when someone does something nice for them? Or when they do some thing nice for someone else? 

To help the children get into the part create your very own super hero masks or capes. I used construction paper, gift tissue, as well as recycled packaging from a double pack of lemon juice. 
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Beaded Snake

11/5/2013

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Encourage children to string beads onto a pipe cleaner. Provide construction paper, safety scissors, glue, and googly eyes for each child to make their own beaded snake.
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Bookmark Craft

11/5/2013

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Provide children with markers, glue, Pom Poms, and googly eyes for them to make their own bookmarks. Self-made bookmarks may encourage children to look at and/or read books.
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