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            <title>Make a Paper Mosaic!</title>
            <link>http://www.education.com/activity/article/Paper_Mosaics/</link>
            <description><![CDATA[<img style="float:left; padding:10px;" src = "http://www.education.com//files/53601_53700/53679/file_53679.jpg" /><p>Mosaics are great fun for the part of the brain that recognizes patterns, and can help build geometrical awareness in your child. Introduce your young artist to this art form with this fun and creative activity, which blends arts and crafts with patterning for hidden math practice!</p>]]></description>
            <pubDate>Mon, 17 Nov 2008 05:00:00 -0700</pubDate>
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            <title>Make a Papier Mache Pin</title>
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            <description><![CDATA[<img style="float:left; padding:10px;" src = "http://www.education.com//files/66701_66800/66732/thumbs/file_66732_75x75_scale.jpg" /><p>This activity encourages self-expression. When your child is finished she will have created a personalized pin to wear or give as a gift!</p>]]></description>
            <pubDate>Mon, 17 Nov 2008 05:00:00 -0700</pubDate>
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            <title>Lace the ABCs!</title>
            <link>http://www.education.com/activity/article/lacetheabcs_preschool/</link>
            <description><![CDATA[<img style="float:left; padding:10px;" src = "http://www.education.com//files/30801_30900/30877/file_30877.jpg" /><p>Lacing is a great way to practice hand-eye coordination, which will help later with writing. Turn it into a fun preschool art project, by stringing up some ABC's! 

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            <pubDate>Tue, 11 Nov 2008 05:00:00 -0700</pubDate>
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            <title>Homemade Gifts: Make Snowman Soup!</title>
            <link>http://www.education.com/activity/article/Homemade_Snowman_Soup/</link>
            <description><![CDATA[<img style="float:left; padding:10px;" src = "http://www.education.com//files/52801_52900/52895/file_52895.jpg" /><p>When it's cold and blustery outside, nothing tastes better than a warm cup of cocoa! This measuring and mixing project is perfect for young children and makes a fun holiday gift for teachers and friends.
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            <pubDate>Thu, 06 Nov 2008 05:37:00 -0700</pubDate>
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            <title>Christmas Cookie Ornaments</title>
            <link>http://www.education.com/activity/article/Christmas_Cookie_Ornaments/</link>
            <description><![CDATA[<img style="float:left; padding:10px;" src = "http://www.education.com//files/52801_52900/52885/file_52885.jpg" /><p>The only challenge to making cookie ornaments is making them last long enough to decorate your tree. Make sure to make a big batch - some to gobble right away, and some to hang from pretty ribbons.</p>]]></description>
            <pubDate>Thu, 06 Nov 2008 05:28:00 -0700</pubDate>
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            <title>Strawberry Easter Baskets</title>
            <link>http://www.education.com/activity/article/Strawberry_Easter_Baskets/</link>
            <description><![CDATA[<img style="float:left; padding:10px;" src = "http://www.education.com//files/57101_57200/57171/file_57171.jpg" /><p>A tisket, a tasket, here's a pretty homemade basket to fill with treats at Easter.</p>]]></description>
            <pubDate>Thu, 06 Nov 2008 05:00:00 -0700</pubDate>
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            <title>Make Your Own Menorah</title>
            <link>http://www.education.com/activity/article/Make_Your_Own_Menorah/</link>
            <description><![CDATA[<img style="float:left; padding:10px;" src = "http://www.education.com//files/53101_53200/53155/file_53155.jpg" /><p>Hanukkah menorahs come in all sizes and shapes, but when it comes to kids' celebrations, the best is always handmade. Here's how to help your preschooler make a simple menorah!</p>]]></description>
            <pubDate>Thu, 06 Nov 2008 05:00:00 -0700</pubDate>
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            <title>Make Walnut Christmas Ornaments!</title>
            <link>http://www.education.com/activity/article/Christmas_Tree_Ornaments/</link>
            <description><![CDATA[<img style="float:left; padding:10px;" src = "http://www.education.com//files/53001_53100/53053/file_53053.jpg" /><p>With young children in the house, it's no wonder most parents seek out unbreakable Christmas ornaments. These festive little nut balls are not only indestructible, they're fun to make!</p>]]></description>
            <pubDate>Thu, 06 Nov 2008 05:00:00 -0700</pubDate>
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            <title>Sweet Valentine Picture Frames</title>
            <link>http://www.education.com/activity/article/Sweet_Valentine_Picture_Frames/</link>
            <description><![CDATA[<img style="float:left; padding:10px;" src = "http://www.education.com//files/53601_53700/53671/file_53671.jpg" /><p>This pretty frame makes a great gift for friends or family, and will last a lot longer than a box of chocolates. Plus, the process requires fine motor skills, which will help with pencil grip, and simple patterning ability, a key component to early math.</p>]]></description>
            <pubDate>Thu, 06 Nov 2008 05:00:00 -0700</pubDate>
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            <title>Create a Hawaiian Costume!</title>
            <link>http://www.education.com/activity/article/Hawaiian_Grass_Skirt_and_Lei/</link>
            <description><![CDATA[<img style="float:left; padding:10px;" src = "http://www.education.com//themes/sky/i/activity/activity.topic.artsandcrafts.jpg" /><p>Bring a little aloha to your house this summer! Help your child create a Hawaiian lei and grass skirt using paper and string and get ready for a look that's fresh from the islands!</p>]]></description>
            <pubDate>Thu, 06 Nov 2008 05:00:00 -0700</pubDate>
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