Joking Around

Funny Bees and Bugs JOKES

Highlights for Kids - JOKES

Do you like Jokes?  Here's a Video that will get you laughing and show you how to be a great joke-teller!

These jokes are about: 

 https://www.highlightskids.com/jokes/jokes/funny-bees-and-bugs

Pacific Coral Reef Virtual Field Trip

 Pacific Coral Reef

The National Aquarium is a nonprofit organization whose mission is to inspire conservation of the world's aquatic treasures.

Coral reefs support an estimated 25% of all marine species, despite only occupying 1% of the ocean floor. Pacific Coral Reef—located in our North Atlantic to the Pacific exhibit—reflects the incredible diversity of life found in these unique habitats and features a variety of reef fishes, from spotfin butterflyfish to the yellow tang.

https://aqua.org/explore/livestreams

 Fancy Flowerpot - 

There are more directions if you click the link. 

Thank you to Crafty Morning for the idea.

https://mamapapabubba.com/2013/05/20/footprint-butterfly-flower-pot/

You need:

 a clay pot 

2-3 different colors of paint

foam brushes (which can be washed and reused)

a black Sharpie

and a little kid!

Spread the paint on the child's feet, and use them like a stamp pad on the flower pot.

On the bottom of the pot, write the child's name and the date.

Add the body and antennae.

     If your flowerpot is too small for footprints, you can use fingerprints to make a design, too. 

See the posts from 8/8/2020  and 8/30/2020 for FINGERPRINT art ideas.

This is an awesome present for someone special

 Weekend Snack Time

How cool would it be to make this snack for your family and friends?

You need: 

         (Suggestions, you can substitute anything)

Wraps

Filling (like meat or tuna, or peanut butter)

Cheese

Pepperoni

Put a wrap on a cutting board and spread it with your  favorites (see above), Roll it up to make a tube, and then cut into slices.

Arrange the slices on a platter (see the photo as one idea) and then decorate your face with veggies, olives, pickles, or anything yummy.

You can also do this as an individual service. If you make these with friends or family members, each person can create their own.

Share with your friends and family.

 Flamingo Field Trip

Today I took a field trip, Animal Tails: Flamboyant Flamingos, at a nature center, Flamingo Gardens in Florida - right from my office! 

It was so fun to watch and listen to the read aloud story and learn about flamingoes. We also got to see them in the center. 

We even had an opportunity to take a selfie with James the Flamingo. That's him in my picture!

Why don't you join in??? You can view it here:  

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCwzbiNjDhpdoSYPqhnErYbw/videos

Have fun and be on the look out for more fabulous virtual field trips atom 

Take a Dive to a Coral Reef - Virtual Field Trip

Take a Dive to a Coral Reef

Virtual Field Trip

National Geographic Kids is an AWESOME resource. 

Take a dive under the sea in the video.

https://kids.nationalgeographic.com/?fbclid=IwAR3tyt7AnXJwk2QrTPb_lK_fGGsiMYBT1DtSPGlKRD8fgNqtSPsuY4Ky4Lc

Pasta Butterflies - Craft

It's SPRING !!!

The butterflies are here... 

See yesterday's posting of the Read Aloud of: The Butterfly Counting Book

For this creative art project you need:

Old newspaper or bags to cover your work surface

Butterfly shape (bowtie) pasta (uncooked)

Paint or markers

Glue

Paper or cardboard

Imagination!

For more information, go HERE:

https://www.craftymorning.com/bow-tie-noodle-butterfly-craft-for-kids/

 

The Butterfly Counting Book - Read Aloud Video

 The Butterfly Counting Book

 Read Aloud Video

I love this time of year where we live. The butterflies begin to appear in our yard. 

They help to pollinate plants (the vegetables and fruits we have planted) and create art in the sky. 

I love to take the photos of them. Then I give the pictures to friends and family members for gifts or cards.

Here is a book that my friend, Jerry Pallotta, wrote that shows different kinds of butterflies while counting them.

Look for some butterfly craft activities coming up. Are there some that were posted earlier in this blog??? Go look through the previous posts to find them. I am SURE you will find something else about butterflies, AND new things to explore.

Share this blog with your friends and family. 

Enjoy the book here:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fKxdfUxaTbs

How many butterflies did you find? Look at the different patterns, colors, and sizes. Nature provides a beautiful show for all to see.

Sensory Scavenger Hunt

This takes  little time, but can be fun to do inside or outside. 

Ask your family or friends to join you at. safe distance. 

You need:

A COPY OF THIS SHEET FOR EACH PERSON 

 A PEN, PENCIL, OR MARKER

HAVE  FUN!

BASIC BUBBLE RECIPE - creativity and science

 How to make BUBBLES 

BASIC BUBBLES RECIPE.    creativity and science

 I hope you enjoyed this week's story, The Bubble Factory, by Tomie DePaola. If you missed it, go to 4/6/21 post.

Today you will get a recipe on how to make our OWN bubbles.

Here are the things you need:

INGREDIENT LIST: - 1 CUP Room temperature Water ( 20–22 °C OR 68–72 °F - 1/2 CUP Hot Water (Careful when handling) - 2 TBSP Sugar (Any Sugar is fine) - 1/2 CUP DISH SOAP (Dawn is my favorite) Click here to watch the video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pqHcrIbWT1M

Tips: - Dilute the sugar with the hot water before mixing all components together - Avoid creating too many suds when mixing - Make sure you use a clean bowl when mixing- any dirt or chemicals can destroy the bubbles - Filtered water is the best.

You can bend a big paperclip to form a circle to dip into the bubble solution.

What OTHER things around the house can be used as a "bubble wand"?

Have fun!

The Science of Bubbles. 

 Physics for Kids

Find out about bubbles - how they are made, what they are made of, and blowing bubbles!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XxU_QenIO54

See yesterday's story: The Bubble Factory by Tomie DePaola. (4/6/21)

THE BUBBLE FACTORY 

written and illustrated by Tomie DePaola

What do YOU think will happen when the twins go into the bubble factory???

Get ready for some WILD fun!!!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x1JSbey2P10

Come back tomorrow to learn more about bubbles!!!

 

Video Field Trip: Soap on Film. 

Brought to us by exploratorium

Soap Film Painting

What if you could make colorful abstract designs without any art supplies? What if you could just use soap and water? Exploratorium Senior Scientist Paul Doherty explains how white light and a soap-molecule sandwich produce dreamy, flowing colors in the exhibit Soap Film Painting.

https://www.exploratorium.edu/visit/virtual-tour

Simple Hand-Made Bunny

shared from: onelittleproject.com

Can you figure this out???

Decorate to represent you...

Send or give it to people you care about.

For more ideas for all ages, visit: 

https://onelittleproject.com/category/kids-stuff/kids-crafts-and-activities/

Jan Brett reads The Easter Egg

Jan Brett reads 

The Easter Egg 

 (she wrote and illustrated this book!)

THANK you, Jan for this great video!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ya7E7EDo1kc

Jelly Fish -Virtual field trip

 

Jelly Fish - Virtual field trip

Bought to you by the National Aquarium in Baltimore, Maryland, USA

https://aqua.org/explore/livestreams

Pacific Coral Reef

Coral reefs support an estimated 25% of all marine species, despite only occupying 1% of the ocean floor. Pacific Coral Reef—located in our North Atlantic to the Pacific exhibit—reflects the incredible diversity of life found in these unique habitats and features a variety of reef fishes, from spotfin butterflyfish to the yellow tang.

IT'S APRIL FOOL'S DAY...

Look at April 1, 2020 for more tips and tricks.

It's a GREAT DAY to have fun, but don't be mean or hurt anyone.

Check out THESE funny tricks.

https://www.today.com/parents/joke-s-you-kid-11-family-friendly-april-fools-pranks-t83276

How can YOU trick your friends or family members? 

How do YOU feel when someone tries to trick or fool YOU?

HAVE fun..