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Keep kids cool in the warm weather with this simple and fun project we like to call, Sandwich Bag Science! We like to do it in groups of three or four with the kids holding the bags up over their head. On a nice hot day I like to have them 'hypothesize' Read More...
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Celebrate the magic of the rainbow ! <><> Preschoolers are always fascinated with colors and rainbows ! Rainbow Stew is a wonderful activity for any season. It is one of those activities that seem to bring the wonders of magic into the imaginations 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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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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Here is an all time winter favorite the children always have always loved whether it's via flannel story or simply acting it out. The snow people song has been a great motivation for kids to draw and tell stories about their own experiences. We frequently Read More...
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We are all about affordable learning materials in our preschool classroom. "I Spy" bottles are the perfect creation and can be used in so many different ways! Language Development can be hands on and exciting for kids! Here are just a few ways we use Read More...
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We love to add a little science lesson while we are having fun! We have always believed that getting kids excited, engaged and utterly curious about any activity makes for the best educational experiences. So what is the best activity? Drum roll, please. Read More...
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Making the transition back to school can be fun and exciting for children and families. By promoting a sense of community in the beginning of the school year we create and atmosphere for comfort and friendship for both new and returning families! Great Read More...
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Aside from the “soft” benefits like spending time together as friends or family, traditional board games can teach young children such things as hand-eye coordination, visual perception, letter recognition, color recognition and number/shape recognition. Read More...
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Do you want a quick table art activity to set up for kids that takes virtually no time at all? We love this one because it is great open ended activity for the first day of school or anytime you want the kids to interact and spark a conversation with Read More...
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"There are some things you learn best in calm, and some in storm." ~Willa Cather Kids are so full of energy and laughter. I grew up with two other sisters and I remember how I used to scream when something was funny. Unfortunately the rest of my family Read More...
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"Painting is just another way of keeping a diary." ~Pablo Picasso Tired of the same old printing activities? Before you draw a chalk outline around you art curriculum and call it kaput keep in mind that there are always fresh ideas live on the blogosphere Read More...
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Finger paints disappear so fast! I had to find and easy- piesy -lemon- squeezy way of having them and not blowing my budget. Homemade really is the go! We have a great recipe that can be put together in a snap with household products we already have! Read More...
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Nothing to do this summer? Don't let it happen to you....use your summer wisely with 25 tips to kick off your creative thinking! Let's see where it takes you! 25 Things to Do With Kids to Kick Start the Summer: 1. Catch fireflies or bugs in a jar, study Read More...
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