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Create a First Words Activity Box for Your Preschooler

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This project lasted for years and was a prized possession. Teaching my kids to read was an exciting journey and I have many tricks and tips up my sleeve. This teaching tool is a gem. I wanted something concrete and something that would evolve over time.  A First Words Recipe Box I had a little […]

Tagged With: Infant & Toddler, Preschool, Reading and Writing

Sensory Activities for Babies [Treasure Basket]

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Watching an infant wake up to the world is an amazing experience. I have two boys, a two-year-old and a seven-month-old, and I am relishing sensory activities for both of them. I have to admit, however, that creating activities for my infant is a bit less complicated than those activities for my toddler. People often […]

Tagged With: DIY, Infant & Toddler, Sensory

Whistler with Kids

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I had a great response to my first post on Travel Tips. So, I thought I’d continue this series. We travel a lot and, as a result, have tips based on experiences, some difficult and some successful.  Often I will post more general Travel Tips but every week or so I will post about a […]

Tagged With: Infant & Toddler, Nature, Preschool, Seasons

Resist Painting – Toddler & Preschool Activity

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I am so excited about “Resist Painting” with our children. We actually have a neighbor who does AMAZING resist painting with wax and other great materials. So, seeing some of her artwork inspired me. Resist painting is a concept that involves placing tape (or other material) onto a canvas and painting over it. Once the […]

Tagged With: Homeschool, Infant & Toddler, Kindergarten, Preschool, Seasons, Sensory

Teaching Kids Compassion – Pay It Forward

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So, like many of you, this morning I was making my nearly daily run through the Starbucks drive-thru with two reasonably happy, lucky me, boys. I was in a great mood. The holidays are around the corner. Boys were laughing and we were headed to see some of our favorite people for OmCulture’s open kids […]

Tagged With: Infant & Toddler, Preschool

[Sensory Tub] Super Easy Beach Theme

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I love sharing sensory bin ideas – one of the easiest play ideas – with you.  This great sensory bin has super fun fillers that you and your child will love. The temperatures rapidly declined here in Seattle and I am a little in shock that the calendar reads “NOVEMBER” already. So, I decided to […]

Tagged With: Infant & Toddler, Nature, Preschool, Sensory

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