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try it tomorrow: inauguration day activity

by VDog

January 19, 2009

I found these great printable coloring pages of President Obama and the First Family on www.election-trends.com . Print some out and spend some time talking to your children about Presidential history, President Obama's historic election, the changes facing America in this new economy, or your own political ideas. Hopefully once you get the kids set up and started, you can sit back, relax,  Read more...

Dinner table destinations: eat and learn around the world

by Heather Gibbs Flett

August 21, 2008

All Holden knows about geography, he learned from the Wonder Pets. Eiffel Tower? he can recognize it or declare that a doodle resembles it. Earth? He knows "chimps live there". I'm excited to continue to broaden his horizons in preschooler appropriate ways. So, I love Caitlin's series on "dinner table destinations" for Being Savvy: Chicago and wanted to share. Inspired by the international  Read more...

History lesson you can climb on: USS Hornet

by Heather Gibbs Flett

July 18, 2008

Little kids love big things. At least my little boys do, so the idea of climbing on a big ship to get up close and personal to big airplanes is fabulous. Maybe they don't care about the history, but a parent can try, right? According to their website: The aircraft carrier USS Hornet participated in two of the greatest events of the 20th century - World War II and the Apollo 11 manned space  Read more...

Mini history lesson: Indian Rock

by Heather Gibbs Flett

May 23, 2008

My friend, Sunny, likes to take her 4 year old son Lucas to Indian Rock for some climbing and a snack. Go around to the part of the rock where there are "steps" cut into the large rock, climb carefully (most 3 year olds should have no trouble). When you get to the top, revel in your accomplishment and enjoy the view. From the top, you'll see San Francisco and all three of the Bay's largest  Read more...

More of Our Favorite Activities and Things to Do in oakland

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Creatures & Critters:
Our Urban Jungle

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Do, Re, Mi! Places to Hear, Sing & Play a Tune

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Artistic Endeavors:
Our Favorite Art Venues

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Room to Run:
Run, Jump & Wiggle Outdoors

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Rainy & Quiet Days:
Cozy & Crazy Indoor Fun

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A Sense of History:
Our City's Stories

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Tot's Science Fair:
Science & Nature Sites

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Splash, Spray, Play! Local Spots to Get Wet

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The Most Fun in Life Is Free!

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The Best of... Our Top Can't-Live-Without Spots

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