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            <title>Directions First: Reading to Draw</title>
            <link>http://www.education.com/activity/article/crayon_reading_directions_first/</link>
            <description><![CDATA[<img style="float:left; padding:10px;" src = "http://www.education.com//themes/sky/i/activity/activity.topic.reading.jpg" /><p>Here's an activity that'll encourage your young artist to read. Invite your child to decode directions on colors, numbers, and shapes in order to create cool pictures he can add to his art collection! </p>]]></description>
            <pubDate>Thu, 11 Jun 2009 04:00:00 -0700</pubDate>
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            <title>Host a Hawaiian Luau</title>
            <link>http://www.education.com/activity/article/host-hawaiian-luau/</link>
            <description><![CDATA[<img style="float:left; padding:10px;" src = "http://www.education.com//files/61701_61800/61764/file_61764.jpg" /><p>If you're looking for an easy party idea that involves delicious and nutritious foods, a fun costume element, and can transport kids to another culture, a luau might be just the ticket.</p>]]></description>
            <pubDate>Thu, 11 Jun 2009 04:00:00 -0700</pubDate>
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            <title>Create a &quot;Wants and Needs&quot; Poster</title>
            <link>http://www.education.com/activity/article/Needs-Wants-Poster/</link>
            <description><![CDATA[<img style="float:left; padding:10px;" src = "http://www.education.com//themes/sky/i/activity/activity.topic.artsandcrafts.jpg" /><p>Help your child discover the difference between his wants and needs using this poster. By visually showing the distinction between the two, your child will learn quickly whether what he's asking for is something he needs or something he wants.</p>]]></description>
            <pubDate>Wed, 10 Jun 2009 04:00:00 -0700</pubDate>
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            <title>Give Birds a Feast with This Suet Feeder</title>
            <link>http://www.education.com/activity/article/give_birds_a_suet_feast/</link>
            <description><![CDATA[<img style="float:left; padding:10px;" src = "http://www.education.com//themes/sky/i/activity/activity.topic.science.jpg" /><p>Make a bird-feeder using kitchen leftovers and bird seed, all while giving your first grader some excellent scientific practice in identifying and categorizing our feathered friends.</p>]]></description>
            <pubDate>Thu, 04 Jun 2009 04:00:00 -0700</pubDate>
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            <title>Encourage Reading and Writing with a Routine Book</title>
            <link>http://www.education.com/activity/article/Read_the_Day_first/</link>
            <description><![CDATA[<img style="float:left; padding:10px;" src = "http://www.education.com//themes/sky/i/activity/activity.topic.reading.jpg" /><p>Here's a special book that you and your first grader can create together and read daily. This activity is a fun way to encourage your child to read, write, and tell time, all while harboring a sense of security.</p>]]></description>
            <pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2009 04:00:00 -0700</pubDate>
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            <title>Create Pressed Leaf, &quot;Stained Glass&quot; Window Art</title>
            <link>http://www.education.com/activity/article/Pressed_leaf_window_art/</link>
            <description><![CDATA[<img style="float:left; padding:10px;" src = "http://www.education.com//files/69701_69800/69760/file_69760.jpg" /><p>First-graders spend a lot of time learning to identify, group, and categorize natural phenomena all around them. In this activity, help your first grader investigate and categorize leaves while you create a beautiful and classic window decoration together.</p>]]></description>
            <pubDate>Tue, 02 Jun 2009 04:00:00 -0700</pubDate>
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            <title>Fourth of July Patriotic Streamers</title>
            <link>http://www.education.com/activity/article/Fourth_of_July_Patriotic_Streamers/</link>
            <description><![CDATA[<img style="float:left; padding:10px;" src = "http://www.education.com//files/59901_60000/59919/file_59919.jpg" /><p>Here's a bright, patriotic summer decoration you and your child can make together, to hang on a porch or a fence to catch the breezes of the season. It's even got a "green" twist so that you and your child can show your patriotism by celebrating the holiday in an eco-friendly way!</p>]]></description>
            <pubDate>Tue, 26 May 2009 04:00:00 -0700</pubDate>
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            <title>Create a Shoebox Habitat</title>
            <link>http://www.education.com/activity/article/shoebox-habitat/</link>
            <description><![CDATA[<img style="float:left; padding:10px;" src = "http://www.education.com//files/71501_71600/71543/file_71543.jpg" /><p>First graders are imaginative story-builders, constantly thinking of plots and characters as they go through their day.  By creating a shoebox habitat with your child, you'll put those budding creative instincts to good use and help him expand on some of the science concepts he's learning in school!</p>]]></description>
            <pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2009 04:00:00 -0700</pubDate>
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            <title>Decorate Your Own Patriotic Cup Huggers!</title>
            <link>http://www.education.com/activity/article/Patriotic_cup_hugger/</link>
            <description><![CDATA[<img style="float:left; padding:10px;" src = "http://www.education.com//files/60001_60100/60020/file_60020.jpg" /><p>This Fourth of July, keep those icy drinks cold by making your very own personalized, patriotic cup holder!  This is a great activity for the whole family to do together on a warm summer day.</p>]]></description>
            <pubDate>Mon, 18 May 2009 04:00:00 -0700</pubDate>
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            <title>Create a Clay Garden Relief Sculpture</title>
            <link>http://www.education.com/activity/article/clay-garden-sculpture-relief/</link>
            <description><![CDATA[<img style="float:left; padding:10px;" src = "http://www.education.com//themes/sky/i/activity/activity.topic.artsandcrafts.jpg" /><p>This fun and engaging activity helps your child to explore new art processes and build her writing and vocabulary skills. It's a great way for her to spend some time outdoors during the warm summer months making art and gaining inspiration from the plants and flowers that she sees every day.</p>]]></description>
            <pubDate>Mon, 18 May 2009 04:00:00 -0700</pubDate>
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