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April Pocket Chart Calendar Cards – Free Printable

Mar312014

April is almost here and with it come some spring-like calendar cards for your pocket charts!  Get your laminator ready and start printing the April pocket chart calendar pieces. {Psst ---> Here are some cheaper laminating pouches we use and LOVE!} There are three different colored number cards and pictures in this download. Use the different colored number cards to try different pattern … [Continue reading...]

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Spring Activities and Projects – Preschool and Kindergarten Community

Mar282014

Despite the snow and cold temperatures here, spring is coming (it has to!), so today’s activities focus on things that will bring thoughts of warmer weather and SPRING to mind! (Tell me I’m not the only one ready for spring?!?) Gifts of Curiousity is sharing a bunch of spring activities for kids - lots of flower crafts to keep little hands busy and fill a room with spring cheer! This is a … [Continue reading...]

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Filed Under: PreK and K Community, Preschool Corner 8 Comments

Adjusting Expectations and Finding Joy

Mar262014

There are times in life when circumstances seem to take over and overwhelm. Responsibilities and situations come up that force us to adjust our plans and expectations of what the typical ‘normal’ looks like. Routine is something I thrive on, and in the past few weeks and months, God has been pushing me out of my comfort zone and stretching me (ever-so-gently). My days have been overflowing and … [Continue reading...]

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Coming Soon – 2014 Curriculum Clean Out

Mar252014

Do you have extra books and curriculum on your shelves that you would like to bless another family with?  The emails have been coming in asking when the 2014 Curriculum Clean-Out will be, so mark your calendars, start scouring your bookshelves, and get ready!! My giveaway pile is growing and I can’t wait to share a few surprises with you all! From May 12th until May 17th, 2014 I’ll be hosting a … [Continue reading...]

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Worm Painting, Dinosaur Digging, and Eating a Rainbow – Preschool and Kindergarten Community

Mar212014

Be sure to visit the moms that linked up below - they have some cute ideas to share with you all! Thanks again to those of you who link up and share the fun that is going on in your homes! Spring really is coming, right? Even if the real worms aren’t showing up near your hour, Lasting Thumbprints shares how kids can have fun painting with ‘worms’. If your kids love dinosaurs, check out this … [Continue reading...]

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Finishing Strong Linkup for Homeschooling Middle School

Mar192014

One of the areas that I really want to be more diligent in is sharing about our middle and (soon-to-be) high school adventures with our kids. I am SO excited to share about a new linkup that just started a few weeks ago and features some great ideas and helps for families homeschooling middle school. The Finishing Strong link-up, hosted by Education Possible (and some other great co-hosts) … [Continue reading...]

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