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Make Your Own Dish Rag Puppets [HQ]
Good Clean Fun: Dish Rag Puppets
Materials:
Washcloths or dishrags, old/used, clean
Scissors
String
Embroidery needle
Instructions:
1. fold dishrag/washcloth in half and sew two of the three open sides shut to form a mitt shape.
2. Cut shapes etc. out of another old washcloth/dishrag and sew them onto the mitt
3. Note: you can sew design onto half of dishrag before you sew the mitt shut for easy maneuvering
4. Note: you can use fabric glue instead of needle and string if you’re not a sewer
Materials:
Washcloths or dishrags, old/used, clean
Scissors
String
Embroidery needle
Instructions:
1. fold dishrag/washcloth in half and sew two of the three open sides shut to form a mitt shape.
2. Cut shapes etc. out of another old washcloth/dishrag and sew them onto the mitt
3. Note: you can sew design onto half of dishrag before you sew the mitt shut for easy maneuvering
4. Note: you can use fabric glue instead of needle and string if you’re not a sewer
We Tried It: Peanut Butter & Co.
Parent & Child magazine sent its editorial assistant to the Peanut Butter & Co. sandwich shop in New York City's Greenwich Village.
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How to Read Out Loud With Your Pre-Teen
The benefits of reading aloud last well into the teen years, so don't stop now!
As kids get busy with homework and extracurriculars, it's easy to give up family reading time. Resist! They still gain a lot from your special attention and the sound of your voice. Watch as Alvaro's dad lures him away from the television with a cool graphic novel.
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As kids get busy with homework and extracurriculars, it's easy to give up family reading time. Resist! They still gain a lot from your special attention and the sound of your voice. Watch as Alvaro's dad lures him away from the television with a cool graphic novel.
Find more tips: http://www2.scholastic.com
How to Read Out Loud With Your Gradeschooler
What's the best way to help your child succeed in school and life? Read to him — early and often!
As your child learns to read, boost her skills by introducing chapter books. Read-alouds should be more challenging than read-alone choices, to help build vocabulary and comprehension skills. But don't forget the fun! Lola and her mom show how they cuddle up with a mysterious title.
More tips at: http://www2.scholastic.com
As your child learns to read, boost her skills by introducing chapter books. Read-alouds should be more challenging than read-alone choices, to help build vocabulary and comprehension skills. But don't forget the fun! Lola and her mom show how they cuddle up with a mysterious title.
More tips at: http://www2.scholastic.com
How to Read Out Loud With Your Preschooler
Find out how best to capture your child's attention when reading aloud.
Your goal now: Set the stage for reading by helping your child learn to love books. Wow her with wordplay, bright colors, and cute characters and at the same time, you'll reinforce that special parent-child connection. See how Kosi's mom helps her 3 year old enjoy a funny fairy story.
Find more tips at http://www2.scholastic.com
Your goal now: Set the stage for reading by helping your child learn to love books. Wow her with wordplay, bright colors, and cute characters and at the same time, you'll reinforce that special parent-child connection. See how Kosi's mom helps her 3 year old enjoy a funny fairy story.
Find more tips at http://www2.scholastic.com
How to Read Out Loud With Your Baby or Toddler
The benefits begin at babyhood and last well into the teen years, so get reading!
Sharing books helps both tiny babies and busy toddlers associate reading with special one-on-one closeness — the first step to a lifetime love of reading. Watch as Annalisa engages her 2-year-old son, Clark, with a simple touch-and-feel story.
More tips: http://www2.scholastic.com
Sharing books helps both tiny babies and busy toddlers associate reading with special one-on-one closeness — the first step to a lifetime love of reading. Watch as Annalisa engages her 2-year-old son, Clark, with a simple touch-and-feel story.
More tips: http://www2.scholastic.com