Summer Camp guest post by Steph of Modern Parent Messy Kids The God’s Eye is a quintessential summertime project. Whenever I see one it sends me straight back to my childhood summers spent at Camp Roganunda crafting and exploring nature. I love the idea of passing down this tradition to today’s generation. And while we’re … Continued

Wondering what is the best brand and size of yarn to use on your Sentro or Addi knitting machine? I'm sharing my list of favorites and more.

Well I have finally found a table that will work for my knitting machines. I love the machines but I find they slip and slide even when you put the brackets on the legs. I knew what I wanted and th…

This listing is for a digital download of a MACHINE-KNIT Headband Mommy and me Pattern, not for the headband itself. You can use Addi Express King Size Knitting Machine (46 needles) or Sentro Knitting Machine (48 needles), or something similar. Pattern contents: written instructions in English with pictures. You Need:  - Child or Adult Size: Pound of Love® Yarn (Medium 4) 137 yd (125 m)  - 2 times of 8 yds (7.3 m) waste/ spare yarn in a contrasting color for cast on and cast off  - Scissors  - Tapestry needle  - 4 Stitch Markers  - Crochet Hook 5 mm (H)  - 30 minutes  - AddiExpress Kingsize Knitting Machine (with 46 needles) or any knitting machine Size: you can customize the circumference by adding or subtracting rounds. Headbands made from this pattern may be sold. Do not copy or reproduce this pattern for sale. For more circular machine knit patterns please visit https://www.etsy.com/ca/shop/AlinaHera?section_id=31043499 SHIPPING: There is no shipping charge for this item as it is a digital file. Your pattern (PDF file) will be available as an instant download from Etsy as soon as payment clears. You will need Adobe to read this pattern, it can be downloaded for free online at www.adobe.com. DISCLAIMER: This is a PDF MACHINE KNIT PATTERN to how to make a headband, NOT the actual finished item. There will be no refunds for failure to read the listing details, this listing is clearly for pattern using a knitting machine. PATTERN COPYRIGHT: You are welcome to sell your finished items however you like, but do not copy and/or redistribute this pattern, or alter it in any way to claim it as your own. Please provide a link to my shop if you are selling your finished items online. If you change the name of the item when you sell it online, please provide the pattern name in the link so other customers can find the correct pattern available at www.alinahera.etsy.com PHOTOS COPYRIGHT: Do not copy or use to sell your own finished items. RETURNS/REFUNDS: Due to the nature of patterns, there are no exchanges, refunds, or cancellations. All sales are final. I have a YouTube Channel. Please take a look and subscribe. https://youtube.com/channel/UC4hAfoi1DcVZip1uJupNnNQ

We are building a simple popsicle stick catapult for kids. This science and STEM activity works well for kids of all ages at home or in the classroom. We

There are a lot of different types of shelters out there, and we’ve talked about some easy ways to use tarps to build rudimentary ones . This is a good time to re-visit the topic and add some additional suggestions as more and more people head outdoors during the summer. Let’s take a look at some practical ...

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15 fabulous outdoor recipes for play to keep kids happy and busy outside!

Teach your kids how to make their very own marshmallow catapult using common household supplies. How to construct a marshmallow launcher.

Cook it up! Gear Junkie reviews pie irons, a classic campfire cooking tool. Just add buttered bread and filling, cook on coals, and open to eat a true outback delight.

Dieses Day Lounge Kuppelzelt von Easy Camp ist eine ausgezeichnete Wahl zum Mitnehmen auf Abenteuer im Freien. Es lässt sich als Strandmuschel, Küche oder Essbereich auf dem Campingplatz sowie Lagerraum einsetzen. Das leichte Day Lounge Zelt lässt sich einfach und schnell aufbauen. Neben den stabilen Glasfaserstangen ist es auch mit Gurtband verspannt und an jeder Ecke mit doppelten Abspannleinen gesichert! Dank der beiden aufrollbaren Seitenwände lässt sich das Zelt auch schnell und einfach an wechselnde Bedingungen anpassen. Zudem verfügt das Campingzelt über einen Haken, der vielseitige Aufhängemöglichkeiten bietet.

Here you will find literature activities for four of the popular Olivia books by Ian Falconer. The books used are: Olivia Olivia Forms a Band Olivia Saves the Circus Olivia and the Missing Toy To supplement each text, you will find a robust vocabulary minilesson, which discusses three robust words from each story. To supplement the minilesson, you will find a printable page of the three words from each robust vocabulary minilesson to display in your classroom. You will also find an additional resource for each book such as a retelling handout (for Olivia) a story elements handout (for Olivia and the Missing Toy), sequence of events cards (for Olivia Saves the Circus) and a character traits form (for Olivia Forms a Band)

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Make a colorful, free-form doodle weaving using a homemade cardboard loom. Simple enough for kids, teens, and adults alike!

Art projects that are fun for both parents and children.

Learn about warming up and stretching for a backbend, and how to safely practice a backbend with a spotter, or wall.

We've been busy homeschoolers! I wanted to take the time to journal a unit we've been working on, and one that we have big plans for: Native Americans. We are using Evan-Moore History Pockets as a foundation, but I'm having a lot of fun planning additional activities. I want to share what the History Pockets are like, and other ideas I've come across that'd be great for homeschoolers! Our assembled pocket book. The first pocket: Introduction to Native Americans. This pocket has a map of the different tribal regions, and she adds a "shelter stamp" for each tribe that we learn about. There is also a comparison chart to compare food, clothing, and shelter of each tribe; and a Native American Picture Dictionary. I am really surprised, and impressed with how much she's taken part in these activities! She even cut out all 24 sheets for her picture dictionary by herself!  The Seminoles The tribes are presented in a certain order (as you can see on the cover of our pocket book), but I chose for us to work "backwards." The worksheets are easily customisable so that you can study the tribes in any order that you'd like. I chose to start from home, and work our way back; and I have another surprise reason for working backwards that I will reveal later on! Pocket Activities We assembled our recipe cards, and I attempted to make hominy. I probably would've stuck it out had I been feeling my best at the time; but I was sick so I demonstrated all the steps for Laken and we discussed how the women would've worked together to get it done. We will do this again when Laken is old enough to help! Each tribe has an informative booklet; and the headdress also fits nicely in its pocket, but it is usually out being played with right now. Neither of us were feeling very well so she chose not to color most of her projects this time. Seminole headdress Laken in her headdress she finally decided to complete from her history pocket, and her finished beads. Well, almost. We learned that a Seminole girl would receive a strand of beads for every year of her life until middle age when she would begin taking them off again to end up with a single strand. I read this somewhere else, but I found the info here too; and it also says here that they were given the first strand at birth so Laken needs another one still! Additional Activities Beaded necklaces Working on the beaded necklaces, made with dyed penne noodles. The black was my favorite! Stickball The Seminoles were originally members of the Creek Tribe; and the name Seminole means "runaway." Stickball was a common sport at gatherings, in which a ball was thrown at a skull mounted on a stick. Read more about stickball here. The Iroquois For each tribe, we begin by placing the shelter stamp on the map, and adding the three vocabulary words to her picture dictionary. She also writes a short definition for each. Then, we move onto the fun stuff! Pocket Activities Wampum wish list Iroquois booklet, and wampum wish list. The Iroquois traded wampum (beads carved from shells) for items they needed or wanted. Three Sisters Poem Additional Activities Construct a longhouse Iroquois shelter, and vocabulary word. We had fun looking for bark in wood piles on our nature walk, but watch out for ants! We need a few more small pieces for our roof, but she takes them off to put people inside anyway. Overall, very pleased with our project! Make a wampum belt Find the directions here  Yes, even a four year old can do this! She liked to count them each time she finished a row. Counting by threes practice! We did a very simple, alternating pattern that was easy for her to follow. She did this for a good half hour, and then I gave it a go too. Fun for all ages! She wanted another turn that evening when she saw that she could do a whole row at once, instead of adding the beads individually. Completed wampum belt! I just used some additional hemp cord to loop through both sides, and tied it in the back. Three Sisters sensory bin Invitation to play with the Three Sisters (dried corn, beans, and pumpkin seeds)! Happy Thanksgiving! I hope our next couple weeks are as fun as the first couple! Next up are the Navajo of the Southwest, and the Sioux of the Plains.