Things you will need:
1. Wash out the milk or juice carton and cut it in half so that the bottom piece is about 4 inches high.
2. Draw a 4- by 12-inch rectangle on a piece of construction paper and cut it out. Glue or tape the paper around the carton. Use markers or crayons to draw a face on Harry. The top of the carton will be his hairline so draw his face accodingly. It may even be easier to do Harry's face before you put it on the carton.
3. Put potting soil in the carton approximately 3/4 of the way full. Then sprinkle radish seeds over the soil. Push the seeds lightly into the soil and lightly cover with a another thin layer of top soil. Water lightly.
4. Put Harry in a sunny windowsill and keep the soil moist. In about 4 or 5 days, Harry will be hairy. As his hair grows, you can give him a haircut with a pair of scissors by trimming off of the top.
Magazine pages or wrapping paper scissors glue ruler toothpicks Dental floss
1. Cut rectangles and triangles that are 1 to 2 inches wide and 2 to 4 inches long from colorful magazine pages or wrapping paper. Foil wrapping paper makes really fancy beads. Make a variety of shapes and sizes as these will determine the shape and size of the beads.
2. To make the beads,lay the paper shapes on the table with the colorful side facing down. Put a toothpick at the short end of the rectangle shaped paper and at the base or widest part of the triangle shaped paper. Roll the paper around the toothpick tightly. Apply glue to the edge of the paper and remove the toothpick. Do this for as many beads as you want to make.
3. When the glue is dry on all of the beads, thread them onto a piece of dental floss. You can make a matching bracelet or anklet, too.
2. Place the cereal into the plastic bag and seal.
3. Crush the cereal using a rolling pin or large can or other heavy item.
4. Peel the bananas and cut in half.
5. Insert a popsicle stick into the cut end of each banana. Set aside.
6. Place semisweet chocolate chips in a microwave safe bowl and heat for approximately 30 seconds on high. Stir the chips, then microwave for another 10 - 15 seconds.
7. Making sure the chips are all melted, dip the bananas into the chocolate using the wooden spoon to help spread it on the bananas.
8. Roll the bananas in the crushed cereal and put it on the cookie sheet. Freeze for 3 hours or overnight.
Makes 6 frozen bananas
Materials needed:
1. Straighten paperclips,then bend some into an "S" shape.
3. Join all the S's with O's until the necklace is long enough to slip over your head.
Make a matching bracelet. Be creative and make these multicolored or choose two or three colors and make a specific pattern.
With Father's Day coming, make this for Dad to use for his favorite drink. This is really fun for the kids and with this type of paint, it's really easy because you don't have to bake the tile.
Materials you will need:
1. Clean the tile with the conditioner and paint with the sealer (gloss or glaze); let dry.
2. Use patterns or just paint freely. You can use the paint brushes or use the sponge. Cut out different shapes. Be creative.
3. After all the paint is dry, paint another coat of sealer. Let dry.
4. Cover and glue a piece of felt to the back of the tile.
Now you have a great personalized coaster Dad will treasure.
These activities will be added on to each week, so check back often. And don't forget that these things are just as fun for you do with your child as well as an independent activity for him or her. Supervision is always recommended for younger children.