Are You Crafty?

Summer has officially begun and your kids are already bored. Summer camps or swimming class don’t begin until mid month so now is the time to keep your kids occupied with fun crafts and games. I’m sure it’s easier to plunk them in front of the TV or let the WII babysit them, but all children need stimulation and learning opportunities. Here are some activities and games for primary children between the ages of 5-10.

Theme Day or Theme Week

Find a topic your child has an interest in. It could be dinosaurs, frogs, trains, space, flowers or puppies. You can create a whole theme day or even week around this topic. Find coloring sheets for coloring, go to the library and find books on this special topic. You can even get some modeling clay and create your animal or flower or train. Have fun with this and make your child love to learn. If possible, find a movie or tv show about this topic to watch at the end of the day or week. Read the rest of this entry »

Believe it or not, but baking can become a great hobby and your kids will love you for it. Many people can bake simple pre-packaged things like cookies or brownies but learning to make cakes and pies from scratch is an art. Baking for the family doesn’t have to to be hard, you just need to prepare for it. Here are some tips to baking.

Baking For The Family Tips

1. Purchase Good Baking Supplies – In order to get some great eating cookies, pies and cakes, it is essential to purchase good quality baking supplies. On the list are measuring cups and spoons, rolling pins, baking bowls and pans, hand mixers and spatulas.
2. Measure Precisely When Baking – It in extremely important when baking that you measure out your ingredients perfectly in order for the recipe to turn out.
3. Take Proper Care Of Your Baking Supplies – Put parchment on your cookies sheets and hand wash all your baking supplies.