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Each Thursday Melanie and Emily will post arts and crafts, games and activities that boys will enjoy.

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Blowing Bubbles

Posted on May 23, 2013 by Melanie
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Sometimes all you need for a great activity is a cup of milk and a straw. For bigger bubbles, give him a bowl of water mixed with dish soap and a straw. (Just make sure he knows he can’t drink … Continue reading →

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Popcorn Popping Tree Craft

Posted on May 9, 2013 by Melanie
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We’ve been really into popcorn at our house lately. One of my son’s favorite activity songs is “Popcorn Popping.” He loves popcorn and he loves the actions that go along with the song. You can check out the video here … Continue reading →

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Cutting Grass

Posted on May 2, 2013 by Melanie
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Learning to use a pair of scissors is an important preschool skill. My son loves to use scissors but gets frustrated easily when he can’t cut paper the way he wants. It’s just too difficult for him to hold the … Continue reading →

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Handprint Flowers on Canvas Bag

Posted on April 30, 2013 by Emily
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I made these for myself, my mom and my mother-in-law for Mother’s Day this year.  They turned out really cute. I found a pack of three canvas bags at Hobby Lobby for $7.99.  Plus I used a 40% off coupon, … Continue reading →

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Building Forts

Posted on April 18, 2013 by Emily
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My boys have a wonderful aunt and uncle, Nathan and Bethany, who gave them an awesome gift for Christmas one year – a fort building kit. This kit included: sheets with ties (scraps of fabric) sewn on rope colorful clothespins … Continue reading →

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