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Tea Bag Painting, Playing with Magnets, and Seasonal Snow Globes – Preschool and Kindergarten Community

Nov82013

For the most part, it’s been a little bit quiet on the site and in social-media land {and may be for the next little bit}. You can read more about that here. BUT - you all are still linking up some great ideas and they definitely are fun to share and highlight. Here are a few from last week’s Preschool and Kindergarten Community link-up. Magnetic Activities Living Montessori Now shares a … [Continue reading...]

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Why I May Be a Bit Quiet…

Nov52013

The short answer is - I’m tired. It’s been {what feels like} a long few weeks around here and there is a lot coming up in the next few weeks that needs to get done. Friends are going through difficult times. School still needs to get done. And most importantly, my family needs me. So…will you forgive me if I’m a little scarce around these parts for a bit? While there are lots of things … [Continue reading...]

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Ultimate Healthy Living Bundle

Nov42013

Finding the right tools to begin a health living lifestyle can be overwhelming to say the least. While our family has made steps in that direction, there is so much more that we can {and want to} do. "I recognize there’s currently a lot of judgment in the green movement – 'If you’re not doing fill-in-the-blank you’re not doing a good enough job.' Forget about good enough. Start making small … [Continue reading...]

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Story Stones, Monster Munch, and Shoebox Pumpkins – Preschool and Kindergarten Community

Nov12013

Sometimes there are things you all share that make me want to run to the Dollar Tree, grab a ton of supplies, and start creating. I LOVE that feeling! Here are a few ideas from last week’s Preschool and Kindergarten Community that you need to check out. These Monster Munch clips are great for fine motor work, and Lalymom included some other fun ideas with this activity. And she is right - … [Continue reading...]

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November Pocket Chart Calendar Numbers

Oct302013

It’s hard to believe that November is just a few days away! Here’s a head start for you, so you can print and laminate before the month of November actually begins. Get your printer ready, because there are a few more pocket chart calendar pieces to download today! Use the different colored number cards to try different pattern sequences: an ABC pattern, ABAB pattern, AABB pattern and other … [Continue reading...]

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Should Reading and Spelling Be Taught Separately?

Oct292013

This article and video by Marie Rippel caught my eye this past week, so I wanted to share it with you all. Should reading and spelling be taught together? Or separately?  What has your experience been? Find out more on the All About Learning Press blog. … [Continue reading...]

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