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Inside: Here are 6 amazing outdoor games from history to rekindle and play with your family. From Jacks to marbles to hopscotch, jump rope, yo-yos, and more! Games from History Played by Your Ancestors Have you ever shared any games from history that you played as a child with your kids or grandkids? If not, you should… Let’s bring back…
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Inside: Here are 7 fun ways to celebrate your ancestors’ birthdays. Creating a monthly birthday calendar; singing “Happy Birthday” in the musical style your ancestors’ lived; naming a star after ancestors, growing gardens with their namesake flowers, and of course—making an ancestor birthday cake! Celebrating Your Ancestors’ Birthdays! You have a long list of ancestors. You want to honor and…
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Inside: Here are helpful ideas on how to take oral and video histories of family members. Topics, tips & tricks, questions to ask, and more to make it a successful experience! The Importance of Taking Take Oral and Video Histories I believe that in each of us, there is a small piece of history. (Svetlana Alexievich) How much would it…
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Inside: Here are fun and exciting arts and crafts for kids and grandkids centered around “home!” Activities that will stir their imaginations and help them realize the importance of their homes and families! Be sure and check out “Get to Know Your Ancestors” tip at the end. Arts and Crafts for Kids & Grandkids—Home is Where the Heart Is! When…
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Inside: Do you know that playing a musical instrument is the only thing we do that exercises the entire brain at once? Here are 6 music programs that will build your brain and will improve learning in all children. If you’re looking to strengthen the auditory, visual, and motor cortices of the brain…here’s what you need to do. Music Programs…
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Inside: Here’s how to make homemade musical instruments while teaching your grandkids/kids about the science of vibrations—or the reason why these percussion instruments make sounds. Easy to make. Fun to play. Grab your grandkids & kids for a fun-filled music day! Homemade Musical Instruments Kids and music make a perfect duet. There is something that speaks to the heart of…
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