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Easy-peasy Sight Word Puzzles
This word puzzles are so ridiculously easy. I looked into wooden word puzzles, but they were more money than I was willing to pay. These ones, which used only things we already had, were done while I...
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3 Colorful Activities for Spring
I'm happy to have Corinne Jacob guest posting today. She's sharing a few awesome ideas for preschoolers that are just right for springtime! It’s springtime! The season of bright colors and flowers...
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Buttons Sensory Bin
After seeing a colorful buttons sensory bin on 3 Dinosaurs, I knew just the buttons that would make a great sensory bin for Kay. I had gotten them months ago and they had sat mostly unused until now....
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Creative Ways to Practice Shoe-Tying
Kay learned to tie her shoes this week. I saw this video with an easy way to tie, and we gave it a shot together. She said, "No, I don't like this way. I want to do it my way." And she did. She's...
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Clay Dinosaur Egg Challenge
After we created a little with clay - and unintentionally experimented with how fragile or not the air-dried pieces could be when Kay accidentally broke some - I somehow came to the thought: dinosaur...
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Coffee Filter Flowers and Vase #SendSmiles
This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. #SendSmiles #CollectiveBias I like to sneak in learning when I can. And by "sneak in", I...
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How Do You Read To A Child Who Won't Sit Still?
You know reading to children is important, and the earlier you start the better. Unfortunately, your restless toddler must have missed that memo because she will just not sit still for a story. Or...
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Sight Word Bingo
Nothing screams "beginning reader" like a rousing game of bingo (or is that just me...?!) A quick online search will find you some great bingo card templates for sight words (clearly, I'm not the...
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Fun with Patterns and Sequences
Patterns are everywhere but as adults sometimes it's easy to overlook them. Taking some time to really look and point them out to your child is an easy way to develop early math skills. This guest...
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Mad Libs for Early Readers
Remember MadLibs, those fun word games you would play on road trips or in waiting rooms? It occurred to me that there must be a way to turn them into sight word practice. I had my "Aha!" moment and...
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Invitation to Create with Straws and Glue
I thought this was a delightfully simple idea. Leave out straws and glue, see what Kay would come up with. Uh-huh, right. I usually do an activity right alongside Kay because otherwise she doesn't...
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Marble Run Ramp
For something that took all of 10 minutes to put together, this one is just too much fun - especially for kids who like marble runs. I first saw it on another blog but I can't find the original post...
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The Difference An Apron Can Make
Kay is a bit late with some things. She's more of an active girl, so the fact that she's on the later end of average in writing her name or drawing recognizable pictures may not be a surprise. She's...
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Sight Word Throw
Kay, like most kids her age, learn best when it's something hands-on and presented in a fun way. I love this idea from I Can Teach My Child because it's active and a learning activity, all in one....
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Preschooler-Kindergarten Math Games
Math as I remember it was boring. Math with games can only be fun! Try these with your preschool or kindergartner (they can all be adapted to whatever level your child at at!).Who can fill their cup...
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DIY Minnie Mouse Gift Basket
This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser @WalMart. All opinions are mine alone. #MagicBabyMoments #CollectiveBias I mean, really, just how much fun is it to shop...
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4 Ways to Play It Safe in the Sun
Summer gives me a headache. Well, that's not entirely true. Sunscreen gives me a headache. Picking out the right one - UVB, UVA, SPF...huh? - and then remembering to use it, chasing the kids and...
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Toys Made From Shoeboxes
So when I found myself with a growing collection and needed something to do with them, I turned to creative bloggers, of course. These toys are all made from, you guessed it...shoeboxes! I have a...
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Kid Construction - Beyond Blocks
We love blocks! Building works on fine motor skills, hones critical thinking and, most importantly, it's just a lot of fun. But even the most ardent builders can get bored with just one material....
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Going On A Bug Hunt
Bugs. Ewww. Let's just get this out of the way first. I hate bugs. Really hate them. I've done my best to suppress this around Kay, even trying to show an interest in them, "Wow, how many legs does...
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