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FREE Parenting Webinar – Get Kids to Listen without Nagging, Reminding, or Yelling

Jan132014

How can our kids ‘tune out’ our voice and not hear repeated requests to do something? This phenomenon never ceases to amaze me, especially when a mere whisper at other times makes them bolt into action. Needless to say, there are often days when I get frustrated at their lack of listening, and the kids are frustrated with the constant reminding that occurs on my end. Need Some Parenting Tips … [Continue reading...]

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Inside Activities for Young Children – Preschool and Kindergarten Community

Jan92014

Not sure how the weather has been where you all live, but BRRRR!!! It’s been cold, cold, cold in our area! The weather may warm up just a bit, but here are a few activities to keep little hands busy. Need some fun ideas for sensory bins? Stir the Wonder shares an entire YEAR’s worth of sensory bins. There’s a little something for every child! I love the apple pie bin, jelly bean sensory bin, … [Continue reading...]

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Save Up to $15 from Bright Ideas Press

Jan72014

During the months of January and February, Bright Ideas Press is offering up to $15 your purchase. Use one of the following coupon codes for your savings. $5 off a $25 purchase with code fiveoff $10 off a $50 purchase with code tenoff $15 off a $75 purchase with code fifteenoff What We’re Using from Bright Ideas Press This year our family is using Mystery of History Vol. … [Continue reading...]

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My Twelve Books to Read in 2014

Jan62014

Last year I did something that I’ve never done before, unless you count all those college years of textbooks {and even then - highly unlikely}. I cracked the spine on numerous non-fiction books. Maybe you’re an avid reader, but for me - that was a big deal. While I love to read, typically fiction is what carries me away, and non-fiction … well, that just lulls me to sleep. {Feel free to snicker - … [Continue reading...]

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Winter Learning Ideas – Preschool and Kindergarten Community

Jan22014

This past week we spent time in upstate NY playing in the snow - tubing, skating, and freezing our noses off. But it was all much fun! Tomorrow, the 3 year old class in our co-op will be talking about winter and snow. Here are a few reader ideas that you may enjoy to go along with a winter theme. The Rambling Adventures of a Stay at Home Mom shared a cute snowman activity using the circle … [Continue reading...]

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Ten Posts from 2013 You Shouldn’t Miss…

Dec312013

Looking back at 2013, there are a few posts that were my personal favorites or reader favorites. This blogging journey {since 2007} has been much fun, and I cannot express how much I appreciate all of you! Your comments, thoughts, and questions mean so much. Your willingness to help others with advice - well, that’s a great thing to see in action. :: Using Legos in the Classroom - Legos … [Continue reading...]

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