How to make candles

Candles make great gifts and can have a myriad of uses, whether for illumination, spreading scent, celebration, setting a mood or for decoration. Conveniently they are one of the simplest and cheapest crafts to do at home. There are a variety of different kinds of candles to make, including beeswax candles, gel candles, scented and colored candles, votives and even soy candles. This page offers information on the materials and supplies needed to make candles and how to get started.

Yet More Fun Classroom Activities to Interest Children / Kids in Growing Plants

If you read the first two articles in this series you are no doubt looking for yet more classroom activities to get children / kids interested in growing plants and even vegetables. My passion for growing stuff was encouraged by my school teachers, and now I want other kids to be encouraged too.

Play Doh Vs Moon Dough

Which do you think is better? Play-Doh or Moon Doh? The controversy goes on!

Preschool ESL Classroom Activities: Storytelling

Storytelling can be used as a preschool ESL classroom activity. ESL storytelling with children isn't just reading aloud. It's an interactive process between the ESL teacher and ELL students, and it's a highly effective technique in second language teaching and learning. Because storytelling is primarily a speaking activity, it fits perfectly into preschool second language lessons.

A Fun Activity For Kids : Jello Aquarium Cups

A fun and inexpensive activity for kids to make. Jello Aquariums takes very little preparation, but makes you look like the best parent on the block! This activity is fun, but also allows kids to use their imaginations.

How to Make Fossils for Kids

Top 5 Things and Activities to do in San Francisco with a Toddler

San Francisco can be a great place to take toddlers. Here are our favorite places to go with toddlers in San Fran!

Encouraging Today's Kids to Enjoy Some of Yesterday's Pastimes

In a high-tech age, it's important that parents not forget some of the more basic (and important) ways kids can play and learn.

How to introduce internet to children- 7 best tips for parents

Yesterday one of my uncles from a small town called me to say that he brought broadband connection in his home, but want to know more about the various usages of it. Obviously he wants his children to learn it from somebody. Soon the mastering the...

Creative Christmas Activities for Kids

You've opened presents and left them at home, have eaten dinner, and are at Grandma's house... You're on the long journey home and everyone is stuffed in the car... What will you do to entertain the kids? Here are quite a few creative ideas, not just for those scenarios, but for the entire holiday season.