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I had never thought of this before, but they’re popping up all over. Take a look at what Kelly Rae Roberts did this summer when she started her curbside lending library. Did you know that there may even be one in YOUR AREA?
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Hey parents – do you ever feel like your children’s “school stuff” if taking over your home? Backpacks, shoes, umbrellas, lunchboxes… where’s the field trip form? We lost the lunch menu?!
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Oftentimes, teachers introduce a lesson/theme around body awareness. Here’s a nice freebie for older children about the five senses. Click on the video to view a child friendly video about the senses. Click on the
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Here’s a neat idea from Learning Resources to assist children build independence. They allow you to quickly record 10 seconds of voice. After you have introduced a new station, discuss the instructions for that
September 25, 2012 •
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This idea is simple, easy, and won’t hurt the bank. Children can practice colors, shapes, lines, and science as well. Imagine all the possibilities these simple craft sticks with magnets offer!
September 20, 2012 •
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Here’s a twist on the classic game that children love…ABC Hide-and-Seek! It’s quick and easy to make too 🙂
September 14, 2012 •
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Here’s a fab idea – a postcard exchange in preschool (or any grade for that matter)! What a neat concept – think of all the hands-on learning the children will be engaging in. Teach Preschool has some
September 13, 2012 •
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Perfect for back-to-school, there’s a ROUND-UP with everything Names: Helper Charts with Names, Work Station Charts, Art Projects with Names, Bulletin Board with Names, Magnets and Names. Visit Rainbows Within Reach to view
September 7, 2012 •
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School is just around the corner and that means teachers are busy preparing their classrooms for the arrival of children. I came across this neat post from Rainbows Within Reach – a bulletin board round up! You’ll
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The school year is again approaching. Have you ever searched for chair pockets that would fit Preschool or Kindergarten chairs? They can be expensive or time-consuming to make! Don’t worry – Pre-kpages has a
August 11, 2012 •
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Reading has many benefits, but what about the power of creative storytelling? It increases creative development, listening skills, memory, spoken words and communication, and decision-making. Children can also process their day
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Have you made your own sidewalk chalk yet this summer? This is one activity you (and the children) will love! What a fantastic science project. Think of all the elements that the child is learning: color mixing, liquid to
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If you have an infant/toddler in the home, you may have an excess of baby food jars. Have you ever thought of repurposing them? If you’re like me, you might need ideas to get started. Look no further – Tip Junkie has
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With school being out for the summer, more children are on the loose. Whether you’re a parent, family child care provider, or nanny, you might be looking for a new way to manage behavior. Too often, we focus on the
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Are you looking to create your own learning games? Perhaps you’d like to make a game that uses a spinner. PreK-Pages has a nice tutorial available for you! If you have an old spinner you can re-purpose, that’s great.
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These family child care summer activity favorites come directly from a local provider. Perhaps there are a couple of ideas listed below that you could try out with the children in your life. 1. Washing outside toys. I put
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Light tables encourage manipulation for tactile stimulation and hand-eye coordination and can provide great sensory activities for children with sensory integration issues. One idea is to use water beads – it
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You may have seen or heard about light tables before, but they can cost quite a bit. Save yourself some money and do it yourself! I’ve included some pictures (and links–click on each picture) to tutorials below
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What can you make from magazines, junk mail, and newspapers? Check out The Crafty Crow to find out! Maybe you will have some fun in the recycling bin this summer.
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A recent post from Light Spinner Quarterly (LSQ) highlights ideas for child life from our ECYD blog! Check it out. Not familiar with LSQ? It’s a magazine for Child Life Specialists, students, educators and beyond…Light
