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30 Activities, Crafts, and Printables for The Polar Express

Dec122016
Over 30 go-along crafts, activities, and printables for The Polar Express

Our kids still enjoy The Polar Express book by Chris van Allsburg and the go-along movie. When we pull out our stash of Christmas books, it is so much fun to see the favorites and re-read them! No matter how old you are, there is something magical about the Christmas season! Here is a collection of activities, crafts, and printables that you can use with your kids or classroom when … [Continue reading...]

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5 Senses Christmas Book & Q Tip Snowflakes – Preschool and Kindergarten Community

Dec92016

Ready for another week of linking and sharing your preschool and kindergarten learning ideas? Be sure to stop by our PreK & K Pinterest board to see a collection of the different posts we are pinning – including yours! Don’t forget to link up a post (or two) of yours and share what you’ve been working on with your kids! Here are a few fun ideas from a recent week’s … [Continue reading...]

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Our Homeschool Happenings (via vlog)

Dec82016

Above you'll find a little update on what we've been up to in both our homeschool and home. Truthfully, a vlog was the easiest thing for me to do today (and besides, it makes me feel like I'm sitting down and actually chatting with you all). Feed readers can click here to see the video.  The quick sum-up:  All is well in the homeschool realm and I'll be sharing a few … [Continue reading...]

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Gingerbread Puppy Chow Recipe

Dec62016

A few weeks ago we tried a new recipe to share with our co-op friends. It was one that had been circulating Facebook from Cheerios and decided to try it because we have kiddos that are gluten free. While we altered it some, we decided to play with the recipe a little more for a gingerbread flavored mix - and YUM!! This is a super quick and easy recipe to make, especially if you need a last minute … [Continue reading...]

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Mini Alphabet Booklets – Letters F to J (Free Printable)

Dec52016
Alphabet booklets for preschool and kindergarten - letters F to J free printable

A few weeks ago I shared a set of alphabet booklet printables for the letters A through E. Today I have a brand new set to share with you for the letters F - J. Each week my friend's daughter and I have been working through a few of the letters and having some fun together. The booklets are very simple and fold up into a quarter-sheet size - perfect for smaller hands.  A Peek … [Continue reading...]

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A Book a Day, Spielgaben Fun, and Making Ornaments – Preschool and Kindergarten Community Linkup

Dec22016

I missed you all last week! Hopefully you all had a wonderful week and for those in the US, a great Thanksgiving as well. Are you ready for another week of linking and sharing your preschool and kindergarten learning ideas? Be sure to stop by our PreK & K Pinterest board to see a collection of the different posts we are pinning – including yours! Don’t forget to link up a post (or two) … [Continue reading...]

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