Articles written by Elece Hollis

Show children how to locate and choose a safe and interesting penpal and how to write a letter to him. What should he talk about in a letter? What is interesting?

Sep 14, 2006 - Elece Hollis

Want to be a birdwatcher? Attract birds to your yard with an easy to make birdfeeder. Learn how to make a pinecone, an orange cup feeder or a carton feeder.

Sep 5, 2006 - Elece Hollis

Sit your preschoolers down at a table or small desk with some kindergarten supplies and let them do some school work for fun and learning.

Aug 31, 2006 - Elece Hollis

This article can help children gain an appreciation of the trees around them, by showing them some methods for measuring the girth, height and crown of trees.

Aug 23, 2006 - Elece Hollis

This delightful exercise is used by teachers to help children learn healthy food choices. It has words and actions to reinforce ten foods for a healthy brain.

Aug 20, 2006 - Elece Hollis

Here are some great ideas for a family night that breaks the mold. Do something different that you will remember for years to come.

Aug 18, 2006 - Elece Hollis

If you hope to inspire your child to write and send mail the old-fashioned way, this project is the perfect motivator.

Aug 13, 2006 - Elece Hollis

Children will love this fun-to-make salad and serve it themselves with lettuce and pear halves. It is cute and healthy.

Aug 13, 2006 - Elece Hollis

In this article you will find easy directions for sewing bean bags and then for making a box into a target. This homemade game can be played by kids of all ages.

Aug 8, 2006 - Elece Hollis

This article tells how to load and label a message bottle to go through the mail. Kids fill a water bottle with a message and small gifts for a special friend.

Aug 1, 2006 - Elece Hollis

Need a simple game for those hot afternoons trapped inside? Hul Gul is an old Dutch game that children played with buttons. No special board or game pieces are needed.

Jul 26, 2006 - Elece Hollis

This is a fun and simple project to keep you busy indoors or out. With just a square of cloth, string and a rock you play for hours.

Jul 23, 2006 - Elece Hollis

Here is a great recipe for some cookies that kids can bake. The dough should chill overnight, so you can get up tomorrow and bake before it gets hot outside.

Jul 19, 2006 - Elece Hollis

What can a kid stir up in the kitchen for a cool summer treat that is quick and easy and won't heat up the house?

Jul 17, 2006 - Elece Hollis

Children will find nature specimens to display in their own private natural history museum. They'll be heading outside to gather nature stuff to identify.

Jul 16, 2006 - Elece Hollis

Create an animal notebook and explore the world of animals.

Jul 14, 2006 - Elece Hollis