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Schedule Task: Hiccupotamus

I assume this may quite possibly be my brand-new favored book! At least for today! Hiccupotamusby Aaron Zenz is, in brief, humorous. Certainly, brevity is not a quality I possess, so right here are a few more words. Hiccupotamus is an excellent champion with the kids, integrating the fancifulness of Dr. Seuss-style created rhymes, along… continue reading

Playing in the Gutters

 Anyone who knows me well, knows I am no stranger to Home Depot.  Having married a man with a penchant for home remodeling, I have learned to navigate the aisles well, in search of the right size of screws, the critically needed electrical wire, or the aesthetically pleasing cabinet pull.  Almost without fail, I see something… continue reading

Sticky Collage

I love doing collages with children!  They are always so excited to exercise their independence and decide just exactly what goes where.  It’s a great exercise in creativity and small motor skills.  I’m sure you all have your favorite ways to do collages.  Well, here’s another approach to those fantastic creations! Often, I see young children piling… continue reading

Graphing with Preschoolers Doesn’t Get A Lot Easier Than This!

I have actually got some new ideas to show to you today, yet as I’m still putting them together, I assumed I ‘d share this suggestion, which I originally uploaded a little over a year earlier. When you think of graphing, you possibly reflect to stale worksheets in your 3rd grade course, or to much… continue reading

Graphing with Preschoolers Does Not Obtain Much Easier Than This!

I have actually obtained some new ideas to share with you this week, but as I’m still placing them with each other, I thought I ‘d share this idea, which I originally published a little over a year earlier. When you think about graphing, you most likely reflect to stagnant worksheets in your 3rd grade… continue reading

A Handful of Fun: Why Sensory Play is necessary for Preschoolers

*** Curious about what to anticipate from child growth in the preschool years– from sensory abilities to cognitive growth and past? Head over below to get the Not Simply Cute Developmental Guide when you sign up for the Not Just Adorable Newsletter! Consider your typical young child. For how long has this child excelled with… continue reading

Repost: Lower and also Play Time

Sorry to be turning to another repost, yet little has actually gone as planned today… or today! Such is life! We roll with it! This initially uploaded September 5, 2009. As I began creating this post, it emerged that I was composing a preaching in two parts. (Brevity has never really been my strong suit.)… continue reading

Cake Mix Cookies. Better Than the Easy Bake Stove

Do you remember the Easy Bake Stove? You may also have an Easy Bake currently, as they’ve been restored. One of the finishing touches for the Easy Bake is the simple mix that permits a youngster to pour, mix, and also develop all on her very own, and also cook … well … much less… continue reading

Easter Eggs All Over

If you’re seeking an Easter activity to do with your kids this weekend, here are a few quick ideas. Paint Some Eggs You can rapidly cut some eggs out of your white computer paper and also set the kiddos loose to embellish them. Give them watercolors for some vibrant repainted eggs. Include a white pastel… continue reading

Book Activity: Moosetache

I have a fondness for books that are simply plain silly, both in premise as well as in the delivery (rhymes, alliterations, and also made-up words– all great for phonemic awareness). Moosetacheby Margie Palatini is that kind of publication. In this story, a moose is tortured by his rowdy and also respected mustache. His problems… continue reading