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#CompassionBloggers Twitter Party – 8/13/13 9p ET

Aug132013

If you’ve been around my blog long enough, you might know that one of my favorite organizations is Compassion International. Our family has sponsored children for the past twenty years. We truly love the work they do and the impact they are having across the world. Starting this week, your family is going to be able to do even MORE - and I cannot wait for you all to hear more about it. Would … [Continue reading...]

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Cursive ABC Flashcards and Posters – Free Printables

Aug122013

Many of you requested a cursive version of the beginning sounds alphabet flash cards and alphabet wall posters to use with your children. These are some of my favorite printables because of the colors and pictures, so of course I wanted to help you all out! Each card and poster features an image whose initial sound begins with that letter. There are two sets of cards, one featuring cartoon images … [Continue reading...]

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Blocks, Butterflies, Boxes of Sand, and Root Beer

Aug82013

Welcome to a new week of the Preschool and Kindergarten Community! It’s great to have you here. Every week I have fun browsing your links and seeing all of the fun learning ideas you all are sharing with others. Have a bucket full of Mega Bloks in your house? Check out these learning ideas from Mom Inspired and have a little fun pulling dumping out that bucket together!   If your … [Continue reading...]

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Nature Study Printables for Toddlers and Preschoolers

Aug62013

Maybe teaching science and nature doesn’t come naturally to you, but you want to do more with your little ones in a FUN, creative, and hands-on way. What if there was a little something you could use to help you out?  Being outside with our children and letting them see, feel, and touch nature brings it to life so much more quickly!  Nature Study Printables was created to do just … [Continue reading...]

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Back to School $10 Challenge for Operation Christmas Child

Aug52013

Maybe you’ve noticed that the stores around are packed with “Back to School” supplies. Sales are on and there are so many fun things available to fill our carts with. This year when you check out the stores and sales, join the $10 Back to School Challenge with the Samaritan’s Purse Bloggers. While you are out picking up supplies for your family, think ahead and shop for Operation Christmas … [Continue reading...]

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Ladybug Printables and a Little House on the Prairie Playhouse ~ Preschool and Kindergarten Community

Aug22013

Are you ever amazed that there are SO many ideas floating around the internet? Really, an endless supply of fun things to do with our kids! I love seeing new twists on ideas or brand new ideas as well. Here are a few fun projects for you to bookmark and work on with your kids. Ideas from Readers There are SO many wonderful ladybug learning ideas at PreK and K Sharing. From sensory bins to … [Continue reading...]

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