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Pumpkin Bird Feeder

Have a few extra pumpkins you’re not sure what to do with?  Try this easy backyard bird feeder activity! Materials: Small to medium sized pumpkin, up to 10 pounds Small sticks Twine or rope Birdseed Optional: Pumpkin painting supplies Instructions: Cut the pumpkin in half. Scoop out the seeds, leaving a hollow inside with 1/2-inch thick shell wall. (You can ...

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Popsicle Stick Catapults

Materials Needed: Popsicle Sticks Rubber Banks Plastic Spoon Pom poms or mini marshmallows Markers or Paint (Optional) Instructions: If you want to color or paint the popsicle sticks, do it now before you assemble. Make a stack of popsicle sticks and rubber band them together on each end. Take 2 additional popsicle sticks and stack them together. Rubber band them ...

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Family History Project

How well do you know your parents, grandparents or even great-grandparents?  How about an uncle or aunt in the family?  Or a cousin who lives across the country? We all have a story and our stories are a part of God’s big story.  God uses each of us to further His Kingdom.  What’s your family’s story? Interview a family member ...

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Fall Activity: Make Your Own Homemade Applesauce

For those of us who enjoy apple-picking, either by going to a u-pick farm or maybe our own backyard, the time is now upon us!  Pick an afternoon that the entire family can go spend a few hours picking apples together (you won’t regret it). Then when you return home, the question for everyone is what to do with all ...

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Make Your Own Homemade Bookmarks

Materials Needed: Paper (Cardstock works best but you can use any type) Stickers Crayons or Markers Scissors Glue Stick Hole Punch Yarn or ribbon Laminator and Laminator sheets Instructions: Cut the paper into whatever size bookmark you like! Decorate as you see fit! You could put your favorite Bible verse on it or share an inspirational quote.  (My niece drew ...

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Make Your Own Fireworks: Exploding Sidewalk Chalk

Have you ever wanted to make your very own fireworks? Independence Day is coming up, and we’ve got a fun, safe, and kid-friendly way to do just that! (Added bonus – most of the materials you need are probably sitting around the house and the prep work takes only 10-15 minutes!) You’ll need: An adult to supervise the fun Zip-top ...

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Quick and Easy Way to Make an Erupting Volcano

Materials: 6 cups flour 2 cups salt 4 tablespoons cooking oil warm water plastic soda bottle dishwashing detergent food coloring vinegar baking dish or another pan 2 T baking soda   How to Make the Chemical Volcano First, make the ‘cone’ of the baking soda volcano. Mix 6 cups flour, 2 cups salt, 4 tablespoons cooking oil, and 2 cups ...

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