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Chipper Recycle Craft: Paper Plate Frog
This week, Chipper created this fun paper plate frog! Not only can this craft be made from materials lying around the house, this craft also incorporates a fun science lesson! Here’s what you need:...
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Chipper Tips: Develop Healthy Learning Habits with Play!
“It is paradoxical that many educators and parents still differentiate between a time for learning and a time for play without seeing the vital connection between them.” -Leo F. Buscaglia Through play,...
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Chipper Tip: Teach Your Kids to Garden
With new technologies constantly emerging, children are increasingly looking to screens to entertain themselves. However, according to Stephen Kellert, Tweedy/Ordway Professor Emeritus of Social...
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Chipper Tip: Camping Tips for Kids
With summer in full throttle, it’s the perfect time for camping! Not only does camping induce an environment of family bonding, it also encourages exercise and learning about the great outdoors....
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Chipper Recycle Craft: Funky Pen and Pencil Holder
It’s just about time for the kids to start heading back to school! Stay ahead of the game in your child’s education and prepare yourselves for the transition back into the space of institutional...
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Chipper Tips: Apple Snack Recipe and 3 Recycle Crafts
October is here! Autumn is underway and it’s time to enjoy one of the most popular fall fruits: Apples! One of the world’s healthiest foods, apples have numerous health benefits and are sweet enough...
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Chipper Crafts: Recycled Halloween Decorations
Are you feeling “chipper” about Halloween? Pumpkins, ghosties and bats galore, it’s time to carve out some craft time and share eco-friendly ideas that teach your kids the art of recycling. Why throw...
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Chipper Recycle Craft: DIY Fall Leaf Animals
DIY Leaf Animals All it takes is a little embroidery floss or a marker to turn fresh fall leaves into a fun project for you and the little one(s)! It’s time to head outside and hunt for interesting...
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Chipper Crafts: Fun Games to Teach Gratitude + DIY Recycle Napkin Holders
The Gratitude Game to Promote Writing, Math and Thankfulness! Get together as a family (on Thanksgiving or before) and play the gratitude game with your little ones! This fun and simple activity not...
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Chipper Recycled Crafts for Kids: Fill your Plate Thanksgiving Decorations!
Need some last minute Thanksgiving crafts and decorations? Try making these adorable crafts using recycled paper plates and fall leaves. First, recycle a couple of paper plates that you have left over....
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Chipper Recycled Crafts for Kids: Paper Plate Christmas Decorations
The Holiday Season is officially up and running! From Christmas feasts and family gatherings, to buying gifts and decorating the house, things can get a little hectic! Instead of focusing on the frenzy...
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Chipper Tips: Waste Less and Save More this Holiday Season
‘Tis the season for gift giving! This doesn’t mean we have to empty our wallets and fill up our trash bins though. Americans spend 35% more money and throw away 25% more trash during the Thanksgiving...
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Chipper Activity: Fun Winter Activities and Exercises for You and the Kids
During the Holidays and cold winter months, it’s easy to want to hibernate like Peabody the Bear! But with all the extra feasts and sweets, it’s important to stay active and keep your body healthy and...
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Chipper for Parks: Recycle Can Craft for Conservation (FREE PRINT OUT)
“Going outside the classroom – and observing what is right there – that is where meaningful learning happens.” Lilian Katz, Professor Emerita of Early Childhood Education, University of Illinois,...
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Chipper Adventures: What Happens When Water Freezes Over?
With Winter in full affect, lakes and waterways have frozen over. Chipper has always wondered, what happens to all the flora and fauna below the surface? To answer this question, we first have to take...
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Chipper Recycle Craft: Super Bowl Football Game for Kids
Young kids can get bored quickly on the long Sunday Game Day. Keep your little ones happy and busy during Super Bowl with some fun activities like helping make some dip and making their own paper...
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Chipper Nature Craft: Valentine’s Day Bird Feeder
Celebrate your love of nature and make a heart shaped bird seed feeder this Valentine’s Day! The birdies like Red and Robbin will sure love you back for putting some out and bird watching makes a...
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Chipper Recycle Craft: 3 Fun Valentine’s Day Crafts for Kids
Valentines is the perfect time to show your love! Your love of family, friends, community…and NATURE! Recycling crafts are not only a fun activity to get creative, they teach our children to reuse,...
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Chipper Recycle Craft: Plastic Bottle Cap Magnets
Americans represent 5% of the world’s population, but generate 30% of the world’s garbage. Now, more than ever, we need to do our part to reuse, reduce, recycle, reconsider and reimagine before we...
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Chipper Tip: Lessons in Condensation
Rainy season has arrived! Whether you are experiencing snow and rain in the North West or a sunny summer on the opposite hemisphere, condensation is a common occurrence that can turn into an...
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