The Daily Barker
Minna and the Canine Club Activities for Kids – Resurrection Garden
It is Holy Week, and the perfect time for a fun activity with your kids! This week, we are making Resurrection Gardens. This is a great hands on way to teach the Resurrection story to your children. Materials Needed: -shallow container -dirt -6 twigs -twine...
Minna and the Canine Club Activities for Kids – Pinecone Bird Feeders
Did you know that February is Feed the Birds Month? During this cold time of the year, our birds (and other wildlife!) need our help to find food. There's no better time for Minna and the Canine Club's Activities for Kids to make a pinecone bird feeder than now! This...
Clancy’s Treats for Kids – Chocolate Malteds
This week on Clancy's Treats for Kids, we are whipping up a tasty chocolate treat - Malteds! These shakes are perfect for bringing a little fun into a winter afternoon. There are a lot of chocolate malt recipes out there, but ours is meant to be uncomplicated...
Clancy’s Treats For Kids – Sprinkle Bread!
We all know Clancy loves his treats - simple or complicated - and this one is so simple and fun for Valentine's Day! We call it Sprinkle Bread! To make this kid friendly and fun treat: Pick out your favorite Valentine cookie cutter Use white bread and cut some...
Minna and the Canine Club Activities for Kids – Snow Lanterns
Who doesn't love a magical warm light on a snowy night? This kids' activity is perfect to get you and your child outside a bit in the winter, and makes for a truly magical evening - SNOW LANTERNS! Snow lanterns are easy and fun for the whole family (or class!) to...
Clancy’s Treats For Kids – Hot Chocolate!
Looking for a fun and cozy treat for kids?! If you know Minna and the Canine Club, you know Clancy loves his treats. This week, Clancy has a fun and tasty treat for kids and adults alike - Hot Chocolate! Of course, we recommend adults only use an oven, but for this...
Welcome!
Hello and welcome to Minna and the Canine Club’s blog! We are so glad you are here.
We believe that every child is a hero, and it is our hope is that our blog posts about our favorite dog characters (Minna, Blue, Maggie, and Clancy) will inspire kids and adults alike to be the best they can be. We love our dogs and we love books, so please join us in this adventure as we share some teaching tips and ideas, Minna’s recommended library books, Maggie’s Monday Message, Courage from Blue, and of course, Clancy’s favorite recipes for kids.
As Minna and the Canine Club would say, “Tails up, it’s time for an adventure!”
-Whimsical Writers


