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Robot Week Day 4 http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/CreativeKidsBlog/~3/ExL-YyAic3U/robot_week_day_4.html Activities Christine 2009-07-04T08:38:42-08:00 We simplified the Library challenge this year.&nbsp; The robot had to use a string to go around the basket and return to the entrance.&nbsp; Then the teams had to pull on the string to retrieve the key.&nbsp;&nbsp;<br/> <br/> Click on the title to read the full story.<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/CreativeKidsBlog/~4/ExL-YyAic3U" height="1" width="1"/>http://www.creativekidsathome.com/creativekids/2009/07/robot_week_day_4.html Robot Week Day 3 http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/CreativeKidsBlog/~3/j6GRS-EI27s/robot_week_day_3.html Activities Christine 2009-07-02T08:03:56-08:00 Our morning started out with the teams finishing their robots to complete the crystal challenge.&nbsp; In the afternoon, we started the library challenge.<br/> <br/> Click on the title to read the full story.<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/CreativeKidsBlog/~4/j6GRS-EI27s" height="1" width="1"/>http://www.creativekidsathome.com/creativekids/2009/07/robot_week_day_3.html Robot Week Day 2 http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/CreativeKidsBlog/~3/fRdpwbJTGnY/robot_week_day_2.html Activities Christine 2009-06-30T22:30:14-08:00 We made a lot of changes to the second challenge.&nbsp; In the book, this challenge has robot robot crossing the room on a string (vine) to drop pebbles into a container.&nbsp;&nbsp; Once there is enough weight in the container, the next door is opened.&nbsp; During our first Mayan Adventure, the teams amazed me with how easy they found this challenge.&nbsp; So we came up with something a little bit different.<br/> <br/> Click on the title to read the full story.<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/CreativeKidsBlog/~4/fRdpwbJTGnY" height="1" width="1"/>http://www.creativekidsathome.com/creativekids/2009/06/robot_week_day_2.html 2009 Mayan Robot Week http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/CreativeKidsBlog/~3/shT_guP6MIo/2009_mayan_robot_week.html Activities Christine 2009-06-30T07:58:25-08:00 It's Mayan Adventure week again! We've got nine kids on three teams who will spend the week building and programming robots to explore a Mayan Tomb.&nbsp; Over half the group was part of our first Mayan Adventure week in 2007, so we've made a few changes to keep it interesting for everyone.<br/> <br/> Click on the title to read the full story.<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/CreativeKidsBlog/~4/shT_guP6MIo" height="1" width="1"/>http://www.creativekidsathome.com/creativekids/2009/06/2009_mayan_robot_week.html June 2009 Newsletter http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/CreativeKidsBlog/~3/zfKNVI960DA/june_2009_newsletter.html Activities Christine 2009-06-25T11:14:00-08:00 There's lots of new stuff for you on the Creative Kids at Home website.&nbsp; &nbsp; Father's Day Sunday June 21st is Father's Day.&nbsp;&nbsp; Find out about the history of Father's Day, and then plan some&nbsp; activities with Dad.&nbsp; You'll find lots of ideas that kids can plan on their own to do something special with Dad, and even some ideas for children who will be spending Father's Day without Dad. . <br/> <br/> Click on the title to read the full story.<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/CreativeKidsBlog/~4/zfKNVI960DA" height="1" width="1"/>http://www.creativekidsathome.com/creativekids/2009/06/june_2009_newsletter.html Following White Caterpillars http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/CreativeKidsBlog/~3/23tGQvgeWkQ/following_white_caterpillars.html Activities Christine 2009-06-04T18:46:31-08:00 Our caterpillars turned into butterflies, who laid eggs, and then we had more caterpillars.<br/> <br/> Click on the title to read the full story.<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/CreativeKidsBlog/~4/23tGQvgeWkQ" height="1" width="1"/>http://www.creativekidsathome.com/creativekids/2009/06/following_white_caterpillars.html May 2009 Newsletter http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/CreativeKidsBlog/~3/1VV-GI9iiyo/may_2009_newsletter.html Activities Christine 2009-05-05T10:37:14-08:00 We're raising butterflies again this year.&nbsp; There are some great photos and step by step reports in our blog.&nbsp; You can read all about it and check out the photos of all stages of butterflies.&nbsp; If you click on the tag for Butterfly, you'll get all the entries right from when the larvae arrived.<br/> <br/> Click on the title to read the full story.<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/CreativeKidsBlog/~4/1VV-GI9iiyo" height="1" width="1"/>http://www.creativekidsathome.com/creativekids/2009/05/may_2009_newsletter.html White Caterpillar http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/CreativeKidsBlog/~3/QOPHbxQggXY/white_caterpillar.html Learning Christine 2009-04-15T10:53:22-08:00 We're raising caterpillars for the third year in a row. I was surprised by how much I was looking forward to their arrival. <br/> <br/> Click on the title to read the full story.<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/CreativeKidsBlog/~4/QOPHbxQggXY" height="1" width="1"/>http://www.creativekidsathome.com/creativekids/2009/04/white_caterpillar.html April 2009 Newsletter http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/CreativeKidsBlog/~3/QrGDWI3t7Ak/april_2009_newsletter.html Activities Christine 2009-04-09T09:51:18-08:00 Easter You can find lots of ideas to make your own Easter Baskets and to plan a treasure hunt. With younger children, try this idea for no dye Easter Eggs.&nbsp; Older children and&nbsp; make their own colors and even try to make&nbsp; Ukrainian Easter Eggs. <br/> <br/> Click on the title to read the full story.<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/CreativeKidsBlog/~4/QrGDWI3t7Ak" height="1" width="1"/>http://www.creativekidsathome.com/creativekids/2009/04/april_2009_newsletter.html February 2009 Newsletter http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/CreativeKidsBlog/~3/5furdnMP2io/february_2009_newsletter.html Activities Christine 2009-02-10T07:22:25-08:00 Valentine's Day Valentine's Day is next week.&nbsp; It's not just a day created by card companies.&nbsp; Find out why we celebrate Valentine's Day and get ideas for crafts and gift ideas, like how to make your own Valentine's Day Cards or even a paper Heart Chain&nbsp; for Valentine's Day decorations. &nbsp;<br/> <br/> Click on the title to read the full story.<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/CreativeKidsBlog/~4/5furdnMP2io" height="1" width="1"/>http://www.creativekidsathome.com/creativekids/2009/02/february_2009_newsletter.html January 2009 Newsletter http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/CreativeKidsBlog/~3/UckagHogKh4/january_2009_newsletter.html Activities Christine 2009-01-14T15:58:28-08:00 Ideas for Reusing Things Don't throw out last year's calendars, cards and magazines.&nbsp; Here are some ideas to Reuse your pictures &nbsp;&nbsp; How about making a&nbsp; Picture Frame&nbsp; from old puzzle pieces?&nbsp; It's a great way to reuse a puzzle when a few pieces are missing.&nbsp; If you are looking for more of a challenge, try some of these Crafts from Recycled Items to create art or toys.<br/> <br/> Click on the title to read the full story.<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/CreativeKidsBlog/~4/UckagHogKh4" height="1" width="1"/>http://www.creativekidsathome.com/creativekids/2009/01/january_2009_newsletter.html Christmas 08 Newsletter http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/CreativeKidsBlog/~3/jZHf7txdKG8/christmas_08_newsletter.html Activities Christine 2008-12-23T09:01:30-08:00 Christmas is less than a week away.&nbsp; Even if you don't celebrate Christmas, this is a wonder opportunity to spend time with the children in your life.<br/> <br/> Click on the title to read the full story.<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/CreativeKidsBlog/~4/jZHf7txdKG8" height="1" width="1"/>http://www.creativekidsathome.com/creativekids/2008/12/christmas_08_newsletter.html December 2008 Newsletter http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/CreativeKidsBlog/~3/b5SynqZC7ns/december_2008_newsletter.html Activities Christine 2008-12-06T07:05:23-08:00 December is a busy time of the year.&nbsp; There are many wonderful events and it's hard to pick and choose which ones to be part of.&nbsp; As the days grow shorter in the northern hemisphere, try making some&nbsp; beeswax candles.&nbsp; You do have to buy the sheets of beeswax and some wicking, but they are quite simple and safe to make with young children.&nbsp;&nbsp; For those of you in the southern hemisphere, don't forget to check out our summer kids activities pages.&nbsp; You'll find lots of ideas for summer crafts. &nbsp;<br/> <br/> Click on the title to read the full story.<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/CreativeKidsBlog/~4/b5SynqZC7ns" height="1" width="1"/>http://www.creativekidsathome.com/creativekids/2008/12/december_2008_newsletter.html November Newsletter http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/CreativeKidsBlog/~3/gzangXV9p2Y/november_newsletter.html Activities Christine 2008-11-20T07:07:24-08:00 Thanksgiving Americans are celebrating Thanksgiving&nbsp;on November 27th.&nbsp; Check out these ideas to make some Thanksgiving decorations as part of your celebrations. There's lots of ideas for turkey decorations, and an idea to have the kids create unique napkin rings&nbsp; or some pilgrim hats for your holiday table.&nbsp; Of course, you could use the same idea to place cards, or just some table decorations.&nbsp; If you're looking for something special this year, try making a holiday memory book. &nbsp;<br/> <br/> Click on the title to read the full story.<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/CreativeKidsBlog/~4/gzangXV9p2Y" height="1" width="1"/>http://www.creativekidsathome.com/creativekids/2008/11/november_newsletter.html Halloween Newsletter http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/CreativeKidsBlog/~3/rAuqbFlJfp0/halloween_newsletter.html Activities Christine 2008-10-27T17:56:43-08:00 It's Halloween this month.&nbsp; You'll find everything from pumpkin carving tips to the history of why we celebrate Halloween.&nbsp; There are lots of craft ideas including how to make spider webs you can use as decorations, and how to make your own Trick or Treat bags.<br/> <br/> Click on the title to read the full story.<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/CreativeKidsBlog/~4/rAuqbFlJfp0" height="1" width="1"/>http://www.creativekidsathome.com/creativekids/2008/10/halloween_newsletter.html