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Posted in Arts & Crafts, Classroom Resources, Holidays on Feb 1st, 2011
Each year on February 2nd, a small animal makes headlines around the world. The groundhog known as “Punxsutawney Phil” is famous for using his shadow to predict how much winter is left for the year. Did you know that Groundhog Day actually dates back to a German tradition called Candlemas? The belief was that if [...]
Posted in Arts & Crafts, History and Geography on Dec 20th, 2010
Keep your kids’ minds sharp and their attention occupied over winter break with this huge, 40″ x 28″ fold-out coloring map! U.S.A. Color Chart comes with a set of 12 washable markers, so your children have everything they need to begin a colorful tour of the United States. As a special bonus, our exclusive kit [...]
Posted in Arts & Crafts, Books and Brainteasers, Gift Ideas, Holidays on Nov 22nd, 2010
When you think of the holidays, does a happy family in front of the fire, full from a satisfying meal come to mind? Or do you visualize the chaos of the Griswolds in “A Christmas Vacation”? A recent poll found that 80% of people find this time of year “very” or “somewhat” stressful. Don’t worry–there [...]
Posted in Arts & Crafts, Holidays on Oct 25th, 2010
We all know that Halloween falls on October 31—but despite our best efforts, there are times when we find ourselves in need of a last-minute costume idea. Whether you change your mind about what you want to dress up as, decide at the spur of the moment to attend a costume party, or decide to [...]
Posted in Arts & Crafts, Books and Brainteasers, Games on Oct 8th, 2010
As the seasons change, chances for rainy, gloomy days increase and plans to spend the afternoon at the park or playing in the backyard can quickly turn into an afternoon spent indoors instead. It can be a challenge to find ways to keep kids entertained when they’re spending more time inside. But you don’t have [...]
Posted in Arts & Crafts, Games on Sep 29th, 2010
Being creative is a definite asset. When problems arise, creative people are better prepared to think outside the box and brainstorm solutions. Keep tools around the house that encourage your kids’ creativity, especially throughout this week, which is “National Keeping Kids Creative Week.” Arts: Art kits are my “go to” birthday gifts for kids, whether [...]
Posted in Arts & Crafts, MindWare News & Events on Aug 18th, 2010
From August 15th through the 21st, we observe National Aviation Week, celebrated this time of year because it coincides with the birthday of Orville Wright, who was born on August 19, 1871. National Aviation Week promotes the education, awareness and advancements of aviation. This week, talk your children about aeronautics and aircrafts. If you are [...]
Posted in Arts & Crafts, Uncategorized on Jan 1st, 2010
Christmas represents one of my greatest joys – watching my kids open gifts with complete abandon and happiness. It also represents one of my greatest challenges – getting my kids to write thank you notes! Apart from actually writing them myself, I have strived over the years to find ways to make this less painful [...]
Posted in Arts & Crafts on Nov 27th, 2009
I love coloring books. They occupy the kids long enough that I can cook dinner, make a quick phone cal, or zip off a short e-mail with minimal interruptions — and they are not sitting in front of the TV. While coloring, my children learn about sharing, they learn about colors, they get to be [...]
Posted in Arts & Crafts, Gift Ideas on Nov 25th, 2009
I reveled in those Christmas mornings of old. One of my sisters would shake me awake; we’d tiptoe down the stairs, jittery with excitement, and peer around the corner at the fireplace mantle. We’d gleefully pounce on our stockings and exclaim as each treasure was discovered—even the predictable apple and orange found in the stocking’s [...]
