How fast do you paint?

I  am not a great painter,  but I wonder if I would be better if I used  my  hands instead  of  a brush? You have  4 minuets to figure  out  what  this painting is…
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SHINE!

Although this is a commercial, it is so much more.

Be creative!

Watch these creative inventions

Have you seen these funny inventions?  Some of them are actually very good. Which ones do you like?   Do you have any of them?  Want to share your creative ideas?  Respond in the Comments box.

Be Creative – And Save!

Creative play is great – but it doesn’t have to be expensive. And preparing inexpensive play dough can be part of the fun. You should have all the things you need on hand already.
Traditional Play Dough

1 cup flour
1 cup warm water
2 teaspoons cream of tartar
1 teaspoon oil
1/4 cup salt
food coloring

Mix all ingredients, adding food coloring [...]

Dogtalking

To all you animal lovers out there, Jean Craighead George’s book, How to Talk to Your Dog, is a wonderful introduction into “dog speak.” Filled with humor, love and great imagery you will be able to learn the best ways to communicate with your dog.
Did you know that the best way to [...]

Hamster on a Piano (eating popcorn)!

Are you a musician? Do your pets love to “supervise” when you practice? Click the play button to watch a cute, hungry hamster hanging out with his musician buddy while he is practicing the piano.

Once Upon a Time…When They Were New

The Roller Coaster
John August Miller strived his entire life to get his roller coasters to go higher, steeper, faster, make sharper turns, even spin upside down.
Born August John Mueller in 1874, in Homewood, Illinois, he changed his name when he began working with LaMarcus Adna Thompson, a roller coaster designer and engineer. Thompson is credited [...]

Do-it-Yourself Pinwheels

The idea for this craft came from http://www.dltk-holidays.com/summer/mpinwheel.htm. Check out this website for more fun crafts you can make at home.
Warning: you will need an adult’s help when it comes to using the pushpin in these pinwheels. It is a little bit difficult to get the pin through all the layers of paper, so make [...]

So You Think You Can Dance?

Are you a fan of So You Think You Can Dance? Do you ever wonder how the dancers on the show started out?
A Young Dancer The life of an AILEY Student by Valeri Gladstone explains it all; large color photographs by Jose Ivey make the book fun to read.
“I started taking dance classes [...]

Willow Whistle

Growing up , I read books where kids made willow whistles. I never knew how simple it was.
Warning: Sharp Knife needed!    Kids, keep those adults near by if you want to make this whistle.

After you make this whistle, maybe your friends can start a band!