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Oh, do you know the muffin man?
The muffin man, the muffin man
Oh, do you know the muffin man?
Who lives on Drury Lane?
Oh yes, I know the muffin man,
the muffin man, the muffin man,
Oh yes, I know the muffin man,
Who lives on Drury Lane.
Now we all know the muffin man
the muffin man, the muffin man
Now we all know the muffin man
Who lives on Drury Lane.
Pease porridge hot!
Pease porridge cold!
Pease porridge in the pot
Nine days old.
Some like it hot,
Some like it cold,
I like it in the pot
Nine days old!
Where is Thumbkin? Where is Thumkin? (Hide hands behind back)
Here I am! Here I am! (Show L thumb, then R thumb)
How are you today, sir? (Wiggle L thumb)
Very well, I thank you. (Wiggle R thumb)
Run away, run away. (Hide LH behind back, then RH)
(Repeat with rest of fingers)
Where is Pointer?…. (Use index finger)
Tall man?…. (Use middle finger)
Ring man?…. (Use next to last or ring finger)
Pinkie?…. (Use little finger)
Where is family? Where is family?…. (Hide hands behind back)
Here we are! Here we are! (Show LH, fingers erect, then RH)
How are you today, sirs? (Wiggle fingers of LH)
Very well, we thank you, (Wiggle fingers of RH)
Run away, run away. (Hide LH behind back, then RH)
More than 14 million women in American are single mothers, facing the headaches and heartaches of their challenging role as sole head of the household. This comprehensive guide features practical solutions for surviving and succeeding as a single mother. Anderson offers real answers to real problems, from financial planning to coping with divorce. Drawing on her own experience as a single parent, Anderson inspires confidence and offers comfort and hope.
The Tickly Monster is a funny, furry little fellow with many pairs of hands. His story is told in verse. “He tickles your tummy and knows you will giggle…. Then he tickles some more…. And you start to wiggle!” This gentle little story finally ends when Mom and Dad tuck baby into bed with all his friendly stuffed animals.
Here’s what you will need:
* a potato
* some vegetable oil
* a baking sheet
* some salt
Here’s what you do:
Preheat your oven to 375 degrees.
Wash and peel your potato.
Now very carefully cut the potato into very thin slices.
Now take a paper towel and rub some oil on your cookie sheet.
Place the slices on the cookie sheet and sprinkle them with salt.
Put them into the oven for 30 minutes.
When they look golden brown and crispy, flip them over and sprinkle salt on the other side.
Now put them back in the oven for another 20 minutes.
When they’re done, remove them from the cookie sheet right away, let cool and eat!
What you need:
* wall
* powerful flashlight
What you do:
Point your flashlight at the wall. Put your hand between the light and the wall so that your hand makes a shadow on the wall. Move the flashlight around until you get the sharpest, clearest shadow possible.
Dog:
Put your hands by your sides.
Bring your hands together and bring your arms up so your hands are out if front of you.
Stand sideways so you can see the shadow of your hands on the wall.
Move your pinkies up and down while trying to keep the rest of your fingers together. That will be the dog’s mouth.
To make the eye, bend the index finger on your left hand in half on top of your right hand.
Cross your thumbs, making a V for the dog’s ears.
Ostrich:
You only need your left hand for this one!
Put your hands by your sides.
Bring your left arm up to shoulder height in front of you.
Stand sideways so you can see the shadow of your hand on the wall.
To make the Ostrich’s eye, curve your middle finger so it’s tip rests on the knuckle of your index finger. Bend down your ring finger and pinky.
Bird:
Hold both hands in front of you with your palms facing up. Cross your wrists and link your thumbs. Bend your wrists so your thumbs point up towards the ceiling. Flap your fingers to make the bird fly.
Swan:
Roll up the sleeve on your right arm and bend your arm.
Make a beak with your right hand by bringing your fingers together to your thumb.
For the swan’s feathers, rest your left wrist in the crook of your right arm, so the fingers on your right hand are pointing up towards the ceiling.
Spread the fingers on your right hand apart.
Rabbit:
Hold your right hand out in front of you so you are looking at the palm of your hand.
Make a peace sign with your index and middle fingers. These are the rabbit’s ears.
Put your pinky and your ring finger on top of your thumb.
Turn your wrist away from you and you should be able to see the rabbit’s eye on the wall.
Information on hundreds of recommended toys and products for children.
Materials:
Broken crayons
Thick paper cups
Candy molds
Directions:
Take all the paper off the crayon pieces you have and put them in a thick heavy paper cup. Put the cup into the microwave for 4 to 6 minutes or until the crayon mixture is completely melted. Pour the mixture- very carefully- into the candy molds you have chosen. Next place the molds into the freezer for 20 minutes or until the crayon mixture is solid. Remove the crayons from the candy molds and start coloring!
Ingredients:
* 1 6½” whole-wheat pita (cut in half to make 2 pockets)
* ¼ c. of pizza sauce
* ½ c. shredded mozzarella cheese
* small amount of meat filling (Canadian bacon, pepperoni, sausage, etc.)
Directions:
1. Place each pita half (2 pockets) on a microwave-safe plate.
2. Spoon 2 tbsp. pizza sauce into each half and spread around with spoon.
3. Add meat filling.
4. Measure ¼ cup of cheese and sprinkle into 1 pocket. Repeat for other pocket.
5. Lay pocket flat on plate and place in microwave for about 30 seconds. Check to see if cheese is melted. If not, try another 15 seconds and recheck. You don’t want it to be too hot or it can burn your tongue.
6. Remove and enjoy!
According to the Parenting section of Medline Plus
There is more than one “right” way to be a good parent. Good parenting includes
* Keeping your child safe
* Showing affection and listening to your child
* Providing order and consistency
* Setting and enforcing limits
* Spending time with your child
* Monitoring your child’s friendships and activities
* Leading by example
For many helpful articles that will assist you through this wonderful journey of parenthood go to http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/parenting.html
Where, oh where has my little dog gone?
Oh where, oh where can he be?
With his tail cut short,
And his ears cut long,
Oh where, oh where can he be?
One little, two little, three little kittens (count up to 3 fingers)
Were napping in the sun (bend fingers down)
One little, two little, three little puppies said (count up to 3 fingers)
“Come, let us all have fun.”
Up to the kittens the puppies went creeping (move puppy fingers slowly toward kitten fingers)
As quiet, as quiet could be
One little, two little, three little kittens
Went scampering up a tall tree (move kitten fingers quickly into the air)
Hey diddle diddle, the cat and the fiddle,
The cow jumped over the moon.
The little dog laughed to see such sport,
And the dish ran away with the spoon.
Emily Elizabeth has a big red dog–the biggest, reddest dog on her street, and his name is Clifford. How big is he? He’s so big that when he runs after cars, he catches them in his mouth, and his doghouse is bigger than Emily Elizabeth’s house.
5,001 Things for Kids to Do will keep kids occupied for hours in fun, mind-expanding ways. Here’s just a sampling of what you’ll find in this creative, one-of-a-kind guide:
– Invent a secret formula
– Be a reporter for a day
– Create a new board game
– Paint a self-portrait
– Play balloon volleyball
– Draw travel “stickers” for all the places you have been
– Write a letter about a law you think needs to be changed
– Make a real Mr. Potato Head
– Build a totem pole
– Make your own business cards
– Bury treasure and draw a map for it
– Invent a new sport
– Be a founding member of an organization
– Design your own logo
– Write your diary in secret code
– Think about five things you’d like to have with you on a desert island
The ideal solution to long car rides and rainy-day doldrums, summer vacations, Sunday mornings, and those crucial seconds before the school bus comes, 5,001 Things for Kids to Do will keep children happily entertained for hours, even days, at a time.
For more boredom busters got to http://www.funology.com/
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WHAT’S IN IT?
1 cup mini pretzels
1 cup white cheddar cheese or cheese flavored popcorn
1/2 cup puffed wheat or other mini wheat cereal
1/4 cup cashew halves and pieces or peanuts, lightly salted
1/4 cup raisins
STUFF YOU NEED
Large-size bowl
Dry measuring cups
3 sealable, sandwich-size plastic bags
HOW TO PUT IT TOGETHER
1. Into a large-size bowl, dump each ingredient from a dry measuring cup.
2. Toss the ingredients together by shimmyin’ and shakin’ the bowl!
3. Throw the snack mix into 3 sealable, sandwich-size plastic bags.
4. Grab it as a speedy snack on the go!
