Activity and Recipes

Blues Clues Game
Supplies:
Construction Paper (BLUE)
Note Pad
Pen
Tape
Laminate (Staples)

Instructions:
Cut paw prints out of construction paper and laminate. Take Tape and roll it backwards to create sticky on all sides. Place tape on paw prints. Give your child the notebook and pen and have them wait. Mom take paw prints and place them on several items in your house. (Remember to have a theme so your child can figure out the clue) Then have your child find and draw the clue in their “handy dandy notebook” Once they have all three clues have them come back and tell you what the clues mean.

Examples: Refrigerator, plate, Bread = Lunch time
Pillow, Blanket, Stuff Animal = Nap Time

My son and I made this game up years ago and he enjoyed playing it for hours. We also switched roles and I would search for clues.

Oatmeal Scotchies

1 ½ Cup of all-purpose flour
1Tsp. of ground cinnamon
1Tsp. of baking powder
1/2Tsp. of salt
1 Cup of Butter
¾ Cup of sugar
¾ Cup of brown sugar
2 eggs
1Tsp. of vanilla extract
3 Cups of quick old fashioned oats
1 2/3 Cup of butterscotch morsels

Directions:
Preheat the oven to 375, combine flour, baking soda, cinnamon and salt in a small bowl. Beat butter, sugar, brown sugar, eggs and vanilla in a large mixing bowl. Gradually add flour mixture in to large mixing bowl until blended. Stir in oats and morsels. Use a tablespoon to scoop out dough and drop onto an ungreased baking sheet approximately 2 inches apart. Bake for seven to eight minutes or until done, cool on baking rack and enjoy!