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Sammy Experiences God by Tom Blackaby

noreply@blogger.com (Jackie Higgins) — Wed, 22 May 2013 19:43:00 GMT

Our children have so many experiences in life-- going to school, joining a t-ball team, spending time with family and friends, etc. As parents, we plan their experiences, hoping that each experience adds value to their lives. Sometimes in the hustle of...(read more)

Summer Learning Activities

noreply@blogger.com (Jackie Higgins) — Tue, 21 May 2013 23:00:00 GMT

Welcome back to Mom's Library. Each week I co-host this linky party which features parenting tips, activities for kids, stories, crafts, recipes, and more! PLUS, now Mom's Library has a weekly giveway! Make sure you subscribe so you don't miss anything....(read more)

Dinosaur Preschool Theme

noreply@blogger.com (Jackie Higgins) — Mon, 20 May 2013 11:57:00 GMT

Dinosaurs seem to be a very popular theme among preschool children. My boys love reading about dinosaurs and we have many favorite dinosaur theme picture books. Each Monday on Ready-Set-Read, I am compiling books to accompany various preschool themes....(read more)

Free Printables Featured on Mom's Library (+ Weekly Giveaway)

noreply@blogger.com (Jackie Higgins) — Wed, 15 May 2013 03:19:00 GMT

Welcome to Mom's Library! Each week, Mom's Library is filled with parenting tips, activities for kids, stories, crafts, recipes, and more! Also, Mom's Library now includes a WEEKLY GIVEAWAY!! Be sure to subscribe so you don't miss the next Library! Follow...(read more)

Preschool Theme Friendship Book List

noreply@blogger.com (Jackie Higgins) — Tue, 14 May 2013 11:58:00 GMT

Friendship is a wonderful theme to explore in preschool. At the beginning of the school year, it can be difficult for preschool children to step out and make new friends. Through out the school year, children often have to navigate the ins and outs of...(read more)

Coloring Pages for Disney's Planes

noreply@blogger.com (Jackie Higgins) — Sat, 11 May 2013 12:31:00 GMT

Coloring Sheets can be a fun way to keep little hands strong for writing. Disney has offered FREE coloring pages for this summer's newest movie, Planes. Click on the image below to get coloring pages and connect the dot pages. These coloring sheets would...(read more)

Preschool Themes Book Lists

noreply@blogger.com (Jackie Higgins) — Fri, 10 May 2013 22:45:00 GMT

Summer break is a time when many teachers review themes and units used in the past year, and begin to plan for the next school year. I've been excitedly planning themes to use in preschool with my three year old next fall. As I've been planning, I've...(read more)

Printable Books for Early Readers

noreply@blogger.com (Jackie Higgins) — Thu, 09 May 2013 17:10:00 GMT

In the earliest stages of reading development, children are trying to pull together a great number of skills-- learning to move left to right across a page, learning the difference between letters and words, working to automatically read sight words to...(read more)

Book Activities and Mom's Library

noreply@blogger.com (Jackie Higgins) — Wed, 08 May 2013 00:02:00 GMT

Picture books can be so enjoyable for kids when they are extended with book activities. Book activities can include crafts, snacks, and games that help the child more deeply comprehend the book. I often share book activities here at ready-set-read through...(read more)

Teacher Appreciation Week Sale

noreply@blogger.com (Jackie Higgins) — Mon, 06 May 2013 17:35:00 GMT

Happy Teacher Appreciation Week. Teacher appreciation week is May 6- May 10. Teacher appreciation week is a fun time to honor the best, hardest working, kindest people on the planet... teachers, of course. Since many teachers spend their own money buying...(read more)

Mom's Library

noreply@blogger.com (Jackie Higgins) — Wed, 01 May 2013 01:49:00 GMT

Welcome back to another week of Mom's Library! Each week I co-host this linky that features activities for kids, parenting tips, crafts, recipes, devotionals, and more. Since it is screen-free week, I am trying to step away from the screen a little bit....(read more)

DIY Garden Markers

noreply@blogger.com (Jackie Higgins) — Thu, 25 Apr 2013 13:07:00 GMT

Today I am participating in a Google + hangout on Crafty Kindness for the Earth. I'll be sharing my DIY garden markers that we made this week while reading garden books . Each week, +Megan Sheakoski from Coffee Cups and Crayons hosts a Acts of Kindness...(read more)

Preschool Themes Round Up and Mom's Library

noreply@blogger.com (Jackie Higgins) — Tue, 23 Apr 2013 20:16:00 GMT

Using themes in preschool can be useful in helping children connect with their learning and transfer knowledge. Plus, using themes can be a lot of fun! I was so excited to check out the Mom's library linky party last week and see so many activities for...(read more)

Birds by Kevin Henkes

noreply@blogger.com (Jackie Higgins) — Thu, 18 Apr 2013 11:44:00 GMT

Springtime brings new birds to our backyard. The boys love watching the birds -- and the pesky squirrels-- play on a tree outside the kitchen. We've been studying birds and one of our favorite books is "Birds" by Kevin Henkes. We've been observing and...(read more)

Earth Day Activities for Kids

noreply@blogger.com (Jackie Higgins) — Tue, 16 Apr 2013 18:22:00 GMT

Welcome back to Mom's Library! Last week there were so many great ideas to help kids get outdoors. Getting kids outdoors is a sure way to help kids love the Earth. With Earth day coming up, I thought it would be fun to highlight some activities that get...(read more)