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	<title>KiDOinfo: parents and kids, providence and beyond&#187; crafts</title>
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		<title>DIY Valentine Craft Projects for Kids</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 03 Feb 2012 11:00:27 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Anisa Raoof</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Whether your children make valentines for their entire the class or a handful for their grandparents and best friend, giving (and receiving) a handmade valentine is super special no matter how big, small, simple, or detailed the heart is.

Making a large number of valentines for your child’s class can seem daunting, but choosing a project that is simple to oversee and appropriate for your child’s skill and age level can be fun and rewarding. When my boys were toddlers, I precut hearts out of paper or used heart-shaped doilies and let them paint or put stickers on each one. Now that they're older, it's helpful that they have a longer attention span and can sign their own cards.]]></description>
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		<title>Fantasy Travel Sketchbook:  Go anywhere on your own magic carpet.</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 23 Jan 2012 04:00:34 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Guest Contributor</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Wanna get away? You can travel anywhere in the world from your living room rug.  Enjoy a fantasy travel sketch workshop with your family. This project can be as simple as drawing a picture of your destination, or as complex as answering every one of the questions below and more!

Travel Sketch MaterielsI asked my six year-old son what city in the world he might like to visit this week and a lively conversation ensued.  He enthusiastically chose Jerusalem, which surprised me as I have never heard him mention the city, and delighted me with the suggestion that we look up their currency and train tickets on the web.]]></description>
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		<title>Host a Snow Party for kids: Books, Craft, Science, Food and Fun</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 16 Jan 2012 11:00:14 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Anisa Raoof</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[We have decided to celebrate the magic of snow (and lack of the white stuff in the northeast) by hosting a Snow Party - complete with stories, crafts, science experiments and snacks. Followed by a trip outdoors in real snow if the temperatures drop and the rain changes to snow.

Read "Snowflake Bentley" (Caldecott Medal Book) by Jacqueline Briggs, illustrated by Martin Mary Azarian. This is the true story of Wilson Bentley, a farmer born in 1865 in Jericho, Vermont, a small town between Lake Champlain and Mount Mansfield. The story shows Bentley’s fascination, determination, and success in learning how to photograph snowflakes after his mother gave him a microscope when he was fifteen. Beautiful, bold woodcut illustrations.]]></description>
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		<title>Afterschool Special: Make Comics! Workshops</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 19 Dec 2011 11:00:28 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Elyse Major</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Make Comics! is run by the Providence Comics Consortium, a group founded by educator/comic enthusiasts Walker Mettling and Andrew Oesch. Sessions held at library program rooms take place two afternoons per week, two hours per session. As a former art student and crafty mom, I was impressed by all facets of the classes: the obvious planning, the materials offered, the instruction of using panels for storytelling, inking and using details such as facial expression to succinctly convey emotion; there was even a healthy snack! To close the session our instructor Walker presented each child with a bound anthology of student work from both sessions, assembled with great care.]]></description>
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		<title>Handmade Holidays</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 21 Nov 2011 03:33:49 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Amy Hood</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[I like to make things; I always have. Through the years, my skills have grown, which certainly makes giving a handmade gift easier. But I sought to give handmade gifts long before I could sew or knit. I think back to student Christmases, or the years I worked for a non-profit, when my budget fell far short of my gift-giving list. I framed my own photographs to give to family. I baked homemade bread and packaged it with delicious organic butter. I made fudge. I worked, in other words, with the talents I had.]]></description>
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		<title>Family Matters: Easy Fall Craft Projects for Kids</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 04 Nov 2011 10:00:30 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Anisa Raoof</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[We like to celebrate fall by making crafts that remind us of the season’s colors, shapes and textures or using natural materials found on our outdoor hikes. Many of these projects are simple and need little advanced planning. Although I show samples of  finished crafts, these activities are as much or more about the process, [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Family Matters: Fall Picture Books leads to other activities</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 21 Oct 2011 11:08:28 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Anisa Raoof</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[There is no bad time for reading together, and fall days with their briskness just seems ideal. Plus, these books lead to other activities activities. Check for Beyond the Book for projects. How Do Apples Grow? By Betsy Maestro. Illustrated by Giulio Maestro Have you ever eaten a part of a flower? You have if [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Family Matters: Halloween Costumes</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 14 Oct 2011 02:37:00 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Anisa Raoof</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[With Halloween just around the corner, now is the time to make some moves on getting the kidos outfitted. Here are 8 steps to get them suited up and ready for fun by the time the 31st rolls around.

1. Make costume planning a family event and an opportunity for conversation. Ideas for costumes may stem from books, movies, toys, games or their imagination. Talk to children about their ideas and why they want to be whatever they pick.]]></description>
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		<title>Think Inside The Box!</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 13 Oct 2011 10:00:28 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Jeanine Silversmith</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Who hasn’t noticed that every kid loves an empty box, often more so than the item that came in it? In my house, my kids are pretty much yanking the box out of my hands before I’ve had a chance to open it and planning some kind of reconstructive surgery to transform it into a castle, a dog house, a car, a dragon – whatever they can imagine.]]></description>
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		<title>Featured in the Providence Journal: Roll up your sleeves for a unique, homemade costume</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 10 Oct 2011 03:02:32 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Anisa Raoof</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Making costumes is easier than you think. Rather than buying pre-made costumes, my family prefers making our own. My children are part of the creative process, often selecting characters from their favorite storybook or film. Over the years, I have shared some of our simple costume creations on Kidoinfo showing how you do not have [...]]]></description>
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