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Magnetic paper clip experiment Science experiments are fun to do and great for children to learn. This magnetic paper clip experiment is simple to do and will teach your kids about magnetic forces. What You Need: Magnet Paper clips Activity: Hang one paperclip from the magnet. Use the hanging clip to pick up other paper clips. See how many paper clips you can pick up using only one magnet. You can also try this with different sizes of paper clips or paper clips that have plastic...

Ice play Inspire your child’s imagination with ice play, a great science experiment kids activity that may just spark a lifetime of scientific curiosity. Kids love to explore the unknown so dive into this fun science project today. Number of players: 1+ What you need: balloons water freezer Activity: Different shaped balloons work best with this activity. Select balloons of different shapes, fill them with water and place them in the freezer overnight. When they are frozen, cut away the balloons and place them on the first step of the pool. Allow your child to play with the shape and watch the shape change as the warmer water starts to melt it. You can spice this up with a bit of food colouring in an eye dropper if you are not in the pool Let them squeeze drops onto the shape and watch the colour of their ice shape...

Make coloured flowers Children love to learn and experiment with new things. Science experiments are fun to do and are a great way for children to learn about the world around them. Try this coloured flower experiment with your kids. What You Need: water scissors food colouring plastic cup flower, white carnation or celery stalk with leaves Activity: Fill up a plastic cup with water. Add a few drops of food colouring to the water. Cut the end off the flower stem or celery stalk. Put the flower stem or celery stalk in the water. Over the next six to 12 hours, the food colouring will be drawn up the stem along tiny tubes which are called vessels and the petals of the flower will start to change in...

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Green Eggs and Ham Recipe!

Green Eggs and Ham Recipe! Looking for a fun and fanciful way to celebrate Seuss and Read Across America? Here’s a fool-proof and kid-friendly recipe for Green Eggs and Ham, inspired by Dr. Seuss’s classic book. In addition to being delicious, this dish is also quite nutritious! Your child will have a blast making this egg-cellent recipe in honor of the man who brought us the story of Sam I Am. Pick up a copy of Green Eggs and Ham and read along for some extra flavor! What You Need: 1 teaspoon extra virgin olive oil 4 eggs 1/3 cup spinach, chopped ½ cup zucchini, diced ½ cup avocado, diced Salt and pepper to taste Ham, precooked, sliced and heated up Green food coloring (optional) What You Do: In a dry pan over medium to medium-high heat, heat the ham through. Set it aside and keep it warm. Heat a medium pan with a teaspoon of olive oil over medium heat. While your pan is heating, beat the eggs in a small bowl and add two drops of green food coloring, if you are using it. Mix the eggs well. Once the pan is hot, sauté the spinach and zucchini in the oil for a minute or two, until the spinach has wilted. Carefully add the eggs to the pan and season with salt and pepper. Stir the eggs constantly (but gently) and add the avocado. Be sure not to break up the avocado too much. When the eggs are and no longer runny, move them to a platter with the ham. Feel free to substitute other vegetables that your child might like better. Also, top the eggs with any of your child’s favorite additions such as green onions, shredded cheese or hot sauce. Enjoy! Sprinkle in a reading of Dr. Seuss’s Green Eggs and Ham for some added Seussational flavor and a tribute to the man who was all about reading! Cooking with your kids is a great way to get them involved in the kitchen, making healthy choices about the foods they eat. Not to mention, it’s a great way for them to practice measurement skills and following directions....

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Easy Summer Dinner

Easy Summer Dinner Nothing says summer quite like the image of perfectly ripe fruits and vegetables available in backyards and produce stands everywhere. Even still, it can be quite a challenge to get your child on board with the whole “eat your fruit and veggies” thing. So what to do? Get those kids in the kitchen! When kids become chefs and begin to take a major part in producing their own meals, they are much more likely to enjoy the food they helped make and eat it! Note: These recipes include both “Kids in the Kitchen” and “Parent Prep” instructions for the simplest approach to cooking with young ones. Corn Flake Crunch Chicken Kids may love fried chicken, but no one loves deep-frying food, and your hearts will certainly thank you for this this crunchy and satisfying healthy alternative. What You Need: 3 cups corn flakes 4 tablespoons butter 1 pound boneless and skinless chicken breast Kosher salt What You Do: Parent Prep: Place each chicken breast in between two sheets of wax paper and flatten each one out by pounding it with a rolling pin. Then slice the chicken into strips about 1 ½ inches wide by 4 inches long. Melt the butter in a pan on the stove and allow it to cool. Place the corn flakes in the food processor and pulse until they’re broken down into course crumbs. Kids in the Kitchen: Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil. Create a work area with the plate of the cut chicken strips, and then put the melted butter in a bowl and the corn flake crumbs in another bowl. Line everything up so that you have an assembly-line work station for coating your chicken. Lightly salt the chicken. Dredge (dip) a piece of chicken entirely into the butter, and then in the next bowl, roll it in the corn flakes until it is completely covered. Place on the baking sheet and repeat this process with each strip until all of the chicken has been coated. Place the chicken in the oven and bake for about 20 to 25 minutes, having your parents turn the strips halfway into the cooking time so that they can cook evenly on both...

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