Family & Kids Chattahoochee Valley May 2015

MAY 2015

Wise Choices for Moms & Families

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HOO’s HEALTHY

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Pediatricians have recognized that children have many different types of headaches, including migraines.

sweating, or even feeling feverish. Children with migraines appear ill, uncomfortable and pale, and can have dark circles around their eyes.

Migraine headaches are best diagnosed by obtaining a detailed history and a thorough neurological exam. There are characteristics of childhood migraines that are different from those of adult migraines. For example, adult females have a higher incidence of migraines, males dominate in the childhood population.

It seems that migraine headaches in childhood may be precipitated by hunger and lack of sleep, as well as stress. But stress for a child may be positive, like being excited, as well as typical negative stressors.

Childhood migraines often are shorter in duration than an adult migraine and are less often unilateral (one-sided). Only 2560 percent of children will have a unilateral headache, while 75-90 percent of adults have unilateral pain. Children may have a behavioral change with irritability, pallor, malaise, or loss of appetite preceding the headache. About 18 percent of children describe migraine with an aura, and another 13 percent may have migraines without. When taking a history, it’s also important to ask about family history of migraines, as they seem to “run in families”.

Children who develop migraines were also often noted to be “fussy” infants. They also have an increased incidence of sleep disorders, including night terrors and nightmares. Many parents also report a history of motion sickness. When children discuss their headaches, they often complain of feeling dizzy.

They may also complain of blurred vision, abdominal pain, nausea and vomiting, chills,

Children will also tell you that their headaches are aggravated by physical activity (including going up and down stairs, carrying a backpack, or even just bending over). They also complain of photophobia (light sensitivity) and phonophobia (sensitive to noises) and typically a parent will report that their child goes to bed in a dark room or goes to sleep when experiencing these symptoms.

Children with migraines don’t watch TV or play video games during their headaches. They are quiet, may not want to eat and may just want to rest. Nothing active typically “sounds” like fun.

To meet the diagnostic criteria for childhood migraine, a child needs to have at least five of these “attacks.” A headache log is helpful, as these headaches may occur randomly and it’s difficult to remember what the headache was like or how long it lasted without keeping a log.

There are many new drugs are available for treating child hood migraines. You can discuss this with your pediatrician upon diagnosis.

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HOO’s HUNGRY

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fruit tacos

These shells are easy to make and are fun and festive for any occassion. Even picky eaters will find it hard to resist these sweet little bites.

DIRECTIONS Bake the sugar cookies as normal, but remove them from the oven about a minute before you normally would.

As soon as you take the cookies out of the oven, remove them from their baking sheet and place them over a rounded surface (I used a paper towel tube). If you wait too long, the cookies will not be soft enough to curve… but take care to ensure the cookies don’t break in the middle.

Once your rounded cookies fully cool, place frosting on the insides and top with diced fruit.

Ingredients • Sugar cookie dough • Frosting (any flavor) • Diced fruit (We used kiwi, strawberries, raspberries, and blueberries)

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SHOPPING guide activities Academy Dance presents Annie..20 Activ8 Camps at CSU........................24 Brookstone Summer Camps........... 21 Camp Joy..............................................24 Chattahoochee Valley Libraries...... 2 Clement Arts....................................... 19 Coca Cola Space Science Center...26 Columbus Martial Arts Academy.32 East West Karate & MMA................... 2 Elite Dance Academy.......................26 Hollywood South Acting.................... 8 IFM Arts Academy.............................20 Launch Pad Athletes.........................27 My Gym................................................... 8 Performance Dance ............22 TELLCentre.

THEM Riverview Camp for Girls................22 Schwob School of Music..................27 Solid Rock Summer Camp..............23 SENT YOU! St. Ann’s Camp Viking......................24 The Columbus Museum................... 18 YMCA Summer Camp.......................28

Childcare/ education Calvary Christian...............................28 First Presbyterian Day.....................28 Grace Christian School....................28 J3 Lesson’s Math Camps.................23 Kumon...................................................29 Lakewood Child Development ......29 Mathnasium........................................27 Phenix Christian School..................26 St. Luke Schools.................................28 Sylvan Learning Center................... 21 Westminster Christian.....................29 Westminster Christian.....................26

Food & Beverage Chick-fil-A............................................ 12 Chill Yogurt Cafe..................................9 Crave Soda & Candy Bar................... 15 Hudson’s Farm Fresh........................ 18 Juice Plus............................................. 12 PhoVy Vietnamese............................ 12 Stevi B’s Pizza Buffet........................ 12 Willy T’s Chicken Fingers............... 12

healthcare Columbus Spine & Performance... 19 James Lopez, DDS................................ 8 Pediatric After Hours........................ 10 Pediatric Dentistry of Columbus... 31 Pediatrics at Brookstone Center... 18 Rivertown Pediatrics........................ 10 Stork Vision Ultrasound.................... 9 ZÖe Pediatrics..................................... 14

Home/ Handy Sparkles Cleaning Service.............. 19 Turfscapes Lawncare........................ 19

Shopping/ Retail Baby Elements Boutique................. 31 Cherish Cordova Photography....... 19 Funk E Lane Boutique...................... 19 Giggles and Grins Photography.... 19 Matilda Jane Clothing...................... 31 Mickayla’s Place - Resale................30 Once Upon A Time - Resale.............. 7

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HOO’s HELPFUL If you have a picky eater that won't eat but two or three favorite foods and pushes everything else away, meal time can feel more like a stressful battle of wills rather than a time to relax. Here are some strategies for encouraging your child to try new foods and reducing stress at meal time.

First, stay calm when you are trying to work with your picky eater.

Your child may be enjoying all the attention she receives when she is picky and makes demands. When she asks to try a new food, provide it to her, but don't make a big deal out of it. When she refuses to try

Picky Eaters

something, keep your cool and just offer it again the next day. Experts say that, on the average, it can take about ten attempts before a very picky eater will even try a new food.

When you do try to introduce a new food, start with a very small portion. If you are tired of drama at the dinner table, you may want to introduce the new food at snack time. Plan ahead and invite some of her friends over to play who are not picky and will set an example by eating the food you are trying to introduce. Your child may see her friends eating it and think that it is worth trying. Once your child

does try a new food, slowly start increasing the portion size each day the new food is offered, until you reach a size appropriate for her age.

If your child seems to always be snacking or drinking juice, you may want to restrict the snacking and servings of juice to one snack time in the morning and another in the afternoon. If your child is a little hungry, she is more likely to want to try a new food.

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When to Call the Doctor

For most children who are otherwise healthy, catching a common childhood illness, such as a cold or the stomach bug, is not a cause for panic. Colds and stomach bugs are caused by viruses, and you can usually treat the symptoms at home. However, monitor your child's symptoms closely and be on the lookout for symptoms that indicate it is time to call the doctor. Here are a few of them: High Fever:

Trouble breathing:

Dehydration:

Stops eating:

When an infant under 3 months runs a fever, call the doctor right away.

Same for infants 3-6 months with 102 degrees or more. Over 6 months, call if over 103 degrees. Anytime your child has a fever along with a rash or stiffness in the neck, contact the doctor without delay.

When your child has a cold and their coughing becomes so severe they cannot sleep, you need to call the doctor right away.

If their breathing becomes labored or they are breathing rapidly, it is time to seek immediate medical attention.

If your child is producing less urine than usual or has dark colored urine, they may be dehydrated. Also, if your child is dehydrated, they may stop producing tears or their eyes may look sunken in. Call the doctor right away if you think your child is showing any signs of dehydration.

A child with a cold or stomach bug may not feel much like eating. However, if they eat or drink less than half of their normal portion of food and drink and it’s been more than two days, then it is time to let their doctor know of the issue.

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HOO’s HEALTHY

ADULT MEASLES

Measles is a highly contagious viral disease that can be easily spread by sneezing and coughing. Someone who has the virus is already contagious a few days before the characteristic rash appears. Doctors are reminding parents that measles is not just for kids. Adults who are not already vaccinated can catch it too and pass it along to others in their families. If you are concerned you may not already be immune to the measles, talk to your doctor.

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avengers: age of ultron PG-13 | Ok for kids 13+ This epic follow-up finds Tony Stark trying to jumpstart a dormant peacekeeping program. But things go awry and the heroes are put to the test as the fate of the planet hangs in the balance.

When Ultron (James Spader) emerges, it’s up to The Avengers to stop him. Along the way, they encounter two powerful newcomers, Wanda Maximoff (Elizabeth Olsen) and Pietro Maximoff (Aaron Taylor-Johnson), and meet an old friend in a new form known as Vision (Paul Bettany).

san andreas PG-13 | Ok for kids 13+ After the infamous San Andreas Fault finally gives, triggering a magnitude 9 earthquake in California, a search and rescue helicopter pilot (Johnson) and his estranged wife (Carla Gugino) make their way together from Los Angeles to San Francisco to save their only daughter (Alexandra Daddario). But their treacherous journey is only the beginning. Directed by Brad Peyton, this action thriller also stars Kylie Minogue, Ioan Gruffudd, Archie Panjabi and Paul Giamatti.

tomorrowland PG-13 | Ok for kids 13+ Bound by a shared destiny, former boy-genius Frank (George Clooney), jaded by disillusionment, and Casey (Britt Robertson), a bright, optimistic teen bursting with scientific curiosity, embark on a danger-filled mission to unearth the secrets of an enigmatic place somewhere in time and space known only as “Tomorrowland.” What they must do there changes the world - and them - forever.

Also stars Judy Greer, Tim McGraw, Hugh Laurie, and Kathryn Hahn.

NEW ON DVD | BLU-RAY: maya the bee movie G | Ok for kids 4+ From the awesome folks at Shout! Factory comes freshly hatched bee Maya (voiced by Coco Jack Gillies), a little whirlwind who simply won’t follow the rules of the hive, including never trust the hornets who live beyond the meadow. When the Royal Jelly is stolen, the hornets are the prime suspects and Maya is thought to be their accomplice. Now, it’s up to Maya and her good-natured best friend Willy (Kodi Smit-McPhee) to prove her innocence and find the missing Royal Jelly! Also features the voices of Jackie Weaver, Noah Taylor and Richard Roxburgh.

mickey mouse clubhouse: minnie’s pet salon Not Rated | Ok for kids 3+ This sweet DVD from Mickey Mouse Clubhouse includes five episodes from the Disney Jr. cartoon: 1) Minnie’s Pet Salon - The friends prepare for Pluto’s All-Star Pet Show; 2) Daisy’s Pet Project Daisy must choose a pet for the Pet Parade; 3) Pluto’s Puppy-Sitting Adventure - Clarabelle’s puppy, Bella, gets a sitter; 4) Donald’s Ducks - Donald helps some ducks get to the beach; and 5) Pluto Lends a Paw - Minnie’s cat Figaro is missing and Mickey and Pluto help find him.

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MONDAY

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Chick-fil-A, Phenix City

Captain D’s

5-8pm: Free kid’s meal with regular priced combo

Chick-fil-A, Wynnton Rd

5-8pm: $.99 kid’s meal with regular priced combo

Chill Yogurt Cafe & Pizzeria

Kids 12 & under eat free (1 topping 8” pizza & drink) with purchase of adult entree (11” pizza and a drink). Limit 1 per adult. Dine in only.

Get 2 free kid’s meals with purchase of an adult entree. Dine in only

MOE’s Southwest Grill

5-9pm: Free kids meal per $5 minimum adult entree Ryan’s Family Steakhouse Thursday Nights: Kids 11 and under eat for $.99

Sweet Frog Yogurt

saturday

Zaxby’s

Steak & Shake

6-8pm. Buy one yogurt mix, get one 50% off 5-8pm: Free kid’s meal with per adult entree

Free kids meal with every $8 purchase

Tuesday

sunday

Atlanta Bread Company

Steak & Shake

Chick-fil-A, Midland

Stevi B’s Pizza

5pm-close: Free kid’s meal with tan adult meal 5-8pm: Free kid’s meal with regular priced combo Chill Yogurt Cafe & Pizzeria Buy one regular 11” pizza, get one of equal or less value at 50% off with valid school ID. Limit 1 per customer, with ID only.

Free kids meal with every $8 purchase Kids eat for .99 after 4pm

Texas Roadhouse

Sundays: Kids 12 & under get Jr. Kids Meal for $1.99 with adult entree (certain holidays are excluded)

Willy T’s

Denny’s

11-5pm: 1 free kids meal per regular meal purchase

TGIF Friday’s

everyday

4-10pm: Up to two free kid’s entrees with adult entree. For kids 10 and under 3-10pm: Kids under 13 eat free with adult entree

Willy T’s

Golden Corral

Kids 3 & under eat free with adult meal purchase

4-9pm: 1 free kids meal per regular meal purchase

Hartz Chicken Buffet

wednesday

PhoVy

Applebee’s Kids meals are half off with the purchase of an adult entree. Limit: 4 kids per adult

Children 3 & under eat free with purchase of an adult entree. Kids ages 5-7 get discounted prices Free kids meal when you show their “Family & Kids” ad in this issue

Ryan’s

Kids 2-3 eat for .99, kids 4-7 eat for 3.99, all day

All locations are Columbus, GA unless noted. Specials are subject to change without notice.

Please verify them directly before dining. If you know of a kids’ special not listed here, contact Tammy@HooKnowsTheValley.com.

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• Before hitting the road, always check the pressure in your tires to ensure they are inflated to the pressure recommended by the manufacturer. An overinflated tire or underinflated tire could cause loss of control of the highway. Also, check the tread on the tires to see if the tires need to be replaced.

• Check the oil. Change the oil and the oil filter if the oil is dirty. If the oil is clean but the level is low, you could just add some. Oil keeps your engine cool and running smoothly, so don't skip this car maintenance task.

• Take steps to help keep your car's cooling system healthy and prevent overheating.

Replace any cracked or worn belts or hoses.

If the hoses and belts look good but are over five years old, replace them. Also, check the coolant level and have the radiator serviced if your think you have a coolant leak.

• Keep your family safe by having your brakes inspected and, if needed, serviced.

The brake linings wear down over time, and need to be replaced to keep the brakes working properly.

• Keep your car's battery terminals clean to ensure the best performance. Have the auto shop inspect your battery if it seems to have trouble holding a charge. If it turns out you need a new battery, ask for assistance selecting the correct one for your car.

• Have the air conditioning system checked to make sure it has enough refrigerant and is hot weather ready. The air conditioning systems on modern cars are complex, so it is best to have any maintenance done by a professional.

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Librar y activities Chattahoochee Valley www.CVLGA.org

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2 Great Glasses Play Day. greatglassesplayday.com/meet-ups/ 2 Strut the Hooch: Uptown Columbus Comic Parade on Broadway.

9am. Free. uptowncolumbusga.com 2 Home Depot Kids Workshop.

9am-Noon. Free. Ages 5-12. Columbus store; 706-322-9240. Phenix City store; 334-297-2045 4

6 Cottonmouths: Hockey Skating Clinic. 6:15-7:15pm. $70 (for 3 wks). Ages 4-17. Columbus Ice Rink; www.columbushockey.org 8 Sidewalk Arts Festival. 4-8pm.

Woodruff Riverfront Park, 1000 Bay Avenue; uptownriverfest.com 8 Music and a Movie. 6pm. Phenix City Amphitheater, 508 Dillingham St; www.uptownsriverfest.com 8-9 RiverFest Weekend. Friday 7pm-10pm & Saturday 9am-10am.

Free. Dragonboat Races, Boy Scout Expo, concerts, vendors & more.

Woodruff Riverfront Park, 1000 Bay Avenue; uptownsriverfest.com 8-9 Family Theatre presents “Aesop’s Falables.” 7:30pm. $8-$12.

2100 Hamilton; familytheatre.org

American Girl Book Club. 6:30pm.

Ages 6-9. Barnes & Noble, 5555 Whittlesey Blvd, Columbus; 706653-7880

9 Tumor Trooper Run/Walk. 6am Registration. 7:50am Tot Trot; 8am 1M; 8:30am 5K; J.Smith Lanier & Co, 200 Brookstone Centre Pkwy #118, Columbus; www.active.com

5 Workshop: Relaxation and SelfCare. 6-7pm. $50/person of $90/ couple. For parents and caregivers.

Pastoral Institute; pilink.org

9 Lowes Build & Grow Clinic. 1011am. Free. 1st-5th grades. 6750 Veterans Pkwy, Columbus; 706320-9292

5 Koresh Dance Company. 7:30-

9 Second Saturday: Family Fun.

9:30pm. $25-$49. Opelika Center for the Performing Arts; www. eastalabamaarts.org

10am-12pm. 11am Storytime. www.ColumbusMuseum.com

2 National Train Day/ “Touch-ATrain”. 10am-4pm. $2 entry. $5 train ride. Georgia Veterans State Park, Cordele; gastateparks.org/ SamShortline 9 Columbus Lions vs. Lehigh Valley Steelhawks. 7pm. $7-$50; www.ColumbusCivicCenter.org 11 American Girl Book Club.

6:30pm. Ages 10+. Barnes & Noble, 5555 Whittlesey Blvd, Columbus; 706-653-7880 12 Where Moms Connect.

9-11:30am. Wynnbrook Baptist Church, 500 River Knoll Rd, Columbus; 706-323-4374 13 Cottonmouths: Hockey Angling/Checking Clinic. 6:15-7:15pm. $70 (for 3 wks). Ages 4-17. Columbus Ice Rink; columbushockey.org 14-16 Family Theatre pres-

ents “Aesop’s Falables.” 7:30pm. $8-$12. 2100 Hamilton Rd; www. familytheatre.org

16 Slide the City. Noon-5pm. $15-$60. 17th Street and Cherokee Ave, Columbus; slidethecity.com 16 Make It With Mama. 2-4pm. $20-$25. Mom and teen cooking class. Divine Dinners, 1332 13th St, Columbus; columbusmuseum.com

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16 Puppy Tales. 2-3pm. Free.

Columbus Library, 3000 Macon Rd, Columbus; cvlga.org/events 16-17 Academy Dance

Center presents “Annie.” 7:30pm.

Saturday; 2:30pm Sunday. $20.

RiverCenter; 706-561-8085 or academydancecenter.com

17 Arts in the Park. Noon-6pm.

Arts, music, food & activities. Weracoba/Lakebottom Park; www. chatwebdesign.com/columbusaip 20 Midday Movie Matinee Mom’s Night Out (PG). Noon-3pm.

Free. Columbus Public Library; www.cvlga.org/events 21-23 Family Theatre pres-

25 Summer Woodlands Horse Trail Ride. 10:45am. $30 + $5 parking. FD Roosevelt State Park; gastateparks.org/FDRoosevelt 26 Autism Support Group Meeting. 6:30pm. Columbus Regional Conference Center, 710 Center Street; 706-604-6333 or www. autismhopecenter.com 28 Family Flicks: Dolphin Tale 2 (G). 4pm. Free. South Columbus Public Library; cvlga.org/events 30 Young Eagles Day at Flightways Columbus. 8:30-11:30am.

Free. Ages 8-17. Columbus Airport; 706-323-6565 or youngeagles. com/flightplan/flight.asp

ents “Aesop’s Falables.” 7:30pm. $8-$12. 2100 Hamilton Rd; www. familytheatre.org

30 Columbus Lions vs. Erie Explosion. 7pm. $7-$50. ColumbusCivicCenter.org

23 Couponing 101. 10am & 1pm. $15. Wingate Conference Center, 1711 Rollings Way, Columbus; breakingfreeseminars.com

Weekly Events

23 Teen Movie: Mockingjay Part 1 (PG-13). 3:30pm. Free. North Columbus Library; cvlga.org/events

Family Night at Chick-fil-A Wynnton Road/Midtown. 5-7:30pm.

Crafts and fun. 2421 Wynnton Road, Columbus

23-24 1836 Creek War &

Cultural Event. 10am-5pm. $8-$10.

Historic Westville, Lumpkin; www. westville.org

Monday

Family Night at Chick-fil-A Phenix City. 5-7:30pm. Crafts and fun.

3711 U.S Hwy 280, Phenix City

Tuesday

MOPS Meeting at First Presbyterian. 9am-Noon. $45-$60 per Semester. 1100 First Ave, Columbus; mopsfpcga@gmail.com or www. columbusfpc.org/mops

Thursday

Toddler Tales at Barnes & Noble.

10am. 5555 Whittlesey Blvd. 706653-7880

Saturday

Market Days on Broadway. 9amnoon. Broadway, Columbus; 706596-0111; uptowncolumbusga.com Michael’s Kids Club Meeting. 10amNoon. Ages 3+. See store for details.

Storytime at Barnes & Noble.

11am. 5555 Whittlesey Blvd. 706653-7880 Guided Tree Top Canopy Trail. 10am & 1pm. $5. Registration required.

Oxbow Meadows; 706-507-8550 or oxbow.columbusstate.edu Please call ahead to confirm event dates, times and age appropriateness, in case changes were made after the info was obtained. For more event info, visit www.MuscogeeMoms.com

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IFM Arts Academy presents:

Singing, Painting, Drawing, Drama & Dance!

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How to Pick a Summer Camp

If you attended summer camp as a child, you may have treasured memories of campfires and spending time learning outdoor activities with new friends. Today, there are so many choices when it comes to summer camps, you may be wondering how to determine which one is right for your child and if your child is even ready to spend time away from you at camp.

Here is what to consider when deciding what sort of camp should be on your child's summer agenda: What age is your child?

A child that is pre-k or kindergarten age would probably enjoy starting out at a 1/2 day camp. This will help them get used to being away from home.

Day camp is a good in-between transition step for kids ages 6 to 11 years. Signing them up for a week-long day camp will get them used to spending time away from home in an unfamiliar environment, make new friends, and work together as part of a community.

Most kids are mature enough by age 12 to defeat the initial feelings of homesickness and enjoy overnight camp. In any case, try to ensure you select a camp where there are plenty of other kids their age.

What kind of experience does your child have being away from home?

If your tween or teen has never spent time overnight a good distance away from home and seems anxious about it, you may want to select an overnight camp close to home as a transition step. Also, letting your child practice spending the night at some place familiar but a good distance away, like grandma’s house, will help prepare them for overnight camp.

Does the camp match your child’s interests?

These days, there are both day camps and overnight camps to match almost any special area of interest.

Consider your child’s personality when you are selecting a camp. For an adventurous child, an

outdoor camp with plenty of outdoor activities would be perfect. A child that loves science may enjoy a technology camp. If your child likes being challenged to learn new skills, a less specialized camp that covers many different skills, from crafting to canoeing, may be right for them.

Is the camp accredited and the staff welltrained?

Look on the American Camp Association website to see if the camp you are interested in meets all the standards required for certification by this organization. Check to ensure the counselors receive adequate training and that the counselor-to-camper ratio is appropriate for the age range of the campers.

How do I find the right camp for my special needs child?

There are camps specifically for special needs children.

One in our area is Camp Dream. If your child wants to attend a mainstream camp with their friends, that may be possible. According to the experts, if your special needs child is able to attend school in a mainstream classroom, most camps should be able to make appropriate accommodations for them.

Interview the camp directors to see what kind of experience they have with special needs children. You will also need to ask about the qualifications of the medical staff and how medications are handled.

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2, 3, or 5 Day Class Options Art, Music, Spanish, Chapel, Field Trips Classes 9am to 1pm with options for early drop off and after school care

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HOO’s CRAFTY plastic easter egg

maracas A clever way to turn your left over plastic eggs into something fun and musical.

Directions First, have the kids half fill the eggs with rice or beans.

Next, place the egg between two plastic spoons. Then tape around the spoons to secure the egg.

Then, add some strips of tape across the top to cover the top of the egg.

Lastly, just wrap the tape around the rest of the egg and down the spoon handles to cover completely. Once the end of the tape is secure, you are ready to make music.

supplies plastic spoons plastic eggs washi tape dried rice or beans

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