Historical November–December 2018 article. Dates, prices, services and contacts describe the source period; current availability has not been established.
Not what we say about our blessings, but how we use them, is the true measure of our thanksgiving. ~ W. T. Purkiser Fun OUTSIDE activities during these coming months: • Explore a new trail in Forest Park and enjoy the Fall leaves. See if you can find fresh animal footprints in the soil or spy fuzzy caterpillars crawling up the trees. • Science Center has a Public Telescope Viewing the 1st Friday of every Month (We attended in October and actually viewed the rings of Saturn! Plus you learn so much information about the stars and planets!) • Sled riding down Art Hill followed up with Hot Chocolate by the fire at the Boat House! • Skating at Steinberg outdoor rink in Forest Park November 9th – February 28th. Special events include Skate with Santa December 2nd from 2 – 4pm and New Year’s Eve Party! • Wild Lights at the St. Louis Zoo • Delmar Loop’s Ice Carnival in January Fun INDOOR activities during these cold months: • Make a blanket fort and nestle up with pillows for a perfect reading nook. • Play some favorite board games like Aggravation, Sorry, Monopoly, Twister or any kind of card game. • Build a card castle . . . all you need are cards and patience. • Ever hear of MakerSpace? See what fun crafts you can make with empty paper towel rolls, straws, yarn and some glue. • Start a jigsaw puzzle. Best part is you don’t have to complete it in one sitting!
“Oh Christmas Tree, Oh Christmas Tree, how lovely are your branches!” Calling all kids to come decorate the Christmas tree at our very own neighborhood library, Charring Cross at 356 North Skinker November 27th – December 24th.
Please write your name and age on the ornament.
If you would like your ornament back after the holidays please pick it up by January 8th. Do check out the beautiful model train and toys in the window, a personal touch by our own Mr. Charles! Question for February edition: What is your favorite Dr. Seuss story or quote? And / or Submit a valentine picture. Include your name and age.
Please submit drawings to kidscorner@sdtimes.org by January 10th!
If you have other kid friendly events you would like included in this section, please email kidscorner@sdtimes.org
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Original Thanksgiving and winter word-search puzzle.
Originally published in The Times of Skinker-DeBaliviere, November–December 2018.
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