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March 2011 - Posts
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Have you ever had those activities where you just simply had to do them every time the season rolls around? Okay, twist my arm, the sun is out and the kids can now make their new paper sun hats! I can show you a great modification for the boys that will Read More...
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Photo from Simple Journey Simple, easy and perfect of spring! The kids love this craft because there is really no way to mess it up. The more colors and cuts the prettier they become! How to Make Kids the Kids Newsprint Flower Craft: Bio Color liquid Read More...
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We found a great craft idea from Craft Ideas for Kids that we were able to modify for the classroom! They are great gift ideas for parents just about any time of year! How to Make Neat Feet For Kids: Materials Needed Sensory Tub of Moist Sand Kids Shoe Read More...
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Touching The Future I don't wear power suits, make speeches, or drive a fancy sports car. I've never talked on a car phone, made a big sale, or been elected to the Senate. I don't "do lunch", have a big impressive office, or carry a beeper. I spend my Read More...
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Preschooler have always had a fascination with bones and fossils. Dinosaurs are a great way to introduce an amazing sense of wonder through the science of it all. How bones are found and collected tell us so much about these great leviathans. With young Read More...
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The world is an oyster for the curious by nature! Curiosity .........leads to Exploration Exploration .....leads to Discovery Discovery .......leads to Wonder Wonder .........leads to Repetition Repetition .......leads to Mastery Mastery ..........leads Read More...
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"The best way to improve the American workforce in the 21st century is to invest in early childhood education, to ensure that even the most disadvantaged children have the opportunity to succeed along side their more advantaged peers" ~ James Heckman Read More...
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"I loved being outside. We'd hold lightning bugs in our fingers and pretend they were diamond rings." ~Loretta Lynn It's that time of year again. All kinds of bugs and insects are sure to be stuffed in children's pockets and endlessly poked at. I have Read More...
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I love growing in the preschool classroom. I think that is why I have always have bits of nature, critters and assorted plant life perched somewhere. Growing seeds is a wonderful process for preschoolers to see all year round because it truly demonstrates Read More...
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I have often wondered what it is that keeps teachers going through the tough times. The sacrifices we make for the greater good are so light compared to the hope of a child's enthusiasm and excitement toward learning. I have never really asked anyone Read More...
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Space Themes was never one of my strongest areas for teaching young children. The kids I work with are so hands on and well....the stars are not something we can explore with the five senses. We use lots of real images of planets as well as adding a bit Read More...
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I have taught the the names of bones to preschool children and school-ages, alike. The songs, diagrams and puzzles are an effective, interactive way to teach children about the bones in the body. Often times the only exposure out children get to bones Read More...
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I love recycled arts and crafts. The idea of doing so something to reduce waste as well as making something beautiful really appeals to me! I also use this as a time to let kids know and be aware that there are so many creative crafts they can to with Read More...
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Who doesn't have tons of TP rolls laying around? I thought I would give an Honorable Mention shout out to some of the best ideas we have found out there for TP roll crafts. They kids will love them, parents will keep them, and you can finally clear out Read More...
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By far, the simplest dipping dish for veggies or fish sticks! There is something about dips that really have the children going for their veggies. They are more likely to taste or try food they have prepared themselves! How to Prepare Finney's Finest Read More...
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A toddler believes that if you love a person, you stay with that person 100 percent of the time." ~Lawrence Balter Toddlers happen to be one of my favorite age groups to work with. I although I don't have the opportunity to work with them as much I just Read More...
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from the Ipsy Bipsy Bake Shop A Thing One and Thing Two cake, that's what we need, with carrot cake and cream cheese the children we'll feed. They're shiny little faces will light up with delight, when they see the cotton candy topper so blue and so light! Read More...
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Hear are some more favorite quotes about children! Thank you to everyone who shared! Enjoy! "Tell the children the truth. " ~Bob Marley "I have a dream that my four little children will one day live in a nation where they will not be judged by the color Read More...
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Pix from Kid Independant This one, I think, is called a Yink. He likes to wink, he likes to drink. He likes to drink, and drink, and drink. The thing he likes to drink is ink. The ink he likes to drink is pink. He likes to wink and drink pink ink. SO...if Read More...
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Dr. Seuss's Green Eggs and Ham is one of my favorite books to read to young children. The preschool curriculum get on a cooking kick and we all seem to love experimenting with foods. What I love about this special way of making the green eggs is that Read More...
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I have found myself hiding and disguising fruits and veggies for our kids in the preschool classroom. I think any crafty teacher or parent is willing to go though great lengths to make sure our kids have the right nutrition! 'Ants on a log' just had to Read More...
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For the Four Leaf Craft be sure to have plenty of green paper or foam on hand. this is one of those projects where they just don't stop at one! Materials You Will Need: Sheets of green construction paper or foam Tape or staplers Rubber bands Green sequins Read More...
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Smoothies are easy to put together. Use whatever fruit you have available and add a little milk, some yogurt and some ice cubes. It really is that simple. You can also add extra flavors like sugar or vanilla. We prefer to leave the sugar out the preschoolers Read More...
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The Purple Cow By: Gelett Burgess I never saw a purple cow, I never hope to see one, But I can tell you, anyhow, I'd rather see one than be one. There is a peculiar excitement in the air when word gets out we will be making "Purple Cows' with the kids Read More...
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