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R-tworx: Explosives!

The above ideas were used from one of our favourite creative parenting sites: Growing a Jeweled Rose. You can find these recipes: Here. You can find the recipe for elephant toothpaste: Here Have Fun!!

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Volcanos!!!

Last week at the Carlyle Public Library the Grade 2-3's made some fantastic erupting volcanos!  To start each student was given a small glass bottle and some clay.  (Since we had a class of 33 we used a variety of clay to make different looking volcanos: Crayola Model Magic, Crayola Air Dry Clay and No-Name brand Modelling … Continue reading Volcanos!!!

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Cooking with Kids

On Monday March 11th a group of Gr 2/3's took part in a No-School Cooking Class.  The class began with a food mix up on the table where the kids were asked to sort the ingredients by food group.  This activity was actually a lot of fun. Once sorted we started into our pizza cupcakes!  … Continue reading Cooking with Kids

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Art Break: Autumn Tree

  Aren't the colors of the leaves in Autumn just wonderful?  Why not try capturing some of the beauty of Fall with this Autumn Tree art project perfect for preschool aged kids.  You will need:  Large paper, brown paper or lunch bags (we recycled ours), tempra paint and white glue.  Directions: Have children roll or … Continue reading Art Break: Autumn Tree

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75 FREE things to do this Summer

  Visit the Library-Read books that inspire ideas and give reason for further hands on study activities.  Reserve books through your online service at your local library that have items of interest for your child’s age group, how to make paper airplanes, science experiments, craft projects, etc. Attend Library-STORY TIME  -In Carlyle 10 AM every Thursday. … Continue reading 75 FREE things to do this Summer

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Happy Valentine’s Day from CFY

Cornerstone Kids from Left to Right: Lily Sedor, Kerri and Tyson LaChapelle, Sarah Brown, Kaseyna Einerson and Issac Bouchard Paint a Valentine's mural on the window of the Parent and Tot Centre. Happy Valentine’s Day from Cornerstone Family and Youth Valentine’s Day is a great day for every family to show their love for each … Continue reading Happy Valentine’s Day from CFY

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Cornerstone Tip: New Parents Pack

By calling Johnson's & Johnson's Canada and requesting a FREE New Parents Pack, you will receive a package in the mail approximately a week later.  You get to talk to a real person.  Included in the pack is a child health record booklet, Penaten cream sample, J&J Head to Toe body wash, nursing pads, lotions, … Continue reading Cornerstone Tip: New Parents Pack