May 2011

Playful Picks (May 30, 2011)

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Quote of the Week Hitch your wagon to a star. {Ralph Waldo Emerson} Fun Activities & Projects Bubble Party: Experiment Station :: One Charming Party Rock Washing Station :: Two Chicks and a Hen Toilet Paper Tube Target Practice :: Pink and Green Mama unplugged sunday :: beauty that moves Word Rings :: Fairy Dust [...]

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Birthday Party Activity Stations for Toddlers & Preschoolers

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Maybe it’s the kindergarten teacher in me, but I love setting up activity centers or stations when we have kid parties. The kids can spend most of their time playing, and there are plenty of activities available to keep them busy. I usually plan four to six open-ended activities so the kids can play and [...]

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Let’s Explore on Facebook

Hello! I am sitting here, typing this post with one hand. Not so easy! My hand and a hot pot handle had a run-in last week – ouch, ouch, ouch. Both my girls are sick – fevers, cough, even a touch of pneumonia for one. Aren’t we a sad group? I have lots of fun [...]

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Playful Picks (May 16, 2011)

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Quote of the Week Those who bring sunshine to the lives of others cannot keep it from themselves. {J.M. Barrie} Fun Activities & Projects Printable Fish Cracker Activities :: PreKinders Tattooed Rocks :: Irresistible Ideas for Play Based Learning Play Kitchen Recipes :: The Activity Mom Learning Language Resource Guide :: Modern Parents Messy Kids [...]

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Paper Plate Life Cycle Spinners

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This spring, as usual, we’ve been reading and talking about plant and animal life cycles. Here’s a fun project we did last spring – and we’re planning to revisit it again this month! {Originally posted at Early Bird Homeschool, May 2010} The girls had fun making life cycle spinners using two paper plates and a [...]

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Create a Letter-Writing Kit for Kids

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Every day, my daughters excitedly walk to the mailbox and check to see if they received any letters. There is just something special about receiving a hand-written note in the mail. I love it, too! Writing letters is a wonderful way to maintain connections with family and friends. And, letter-writing provides meaningful reading and writing [...]

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Playful Picks (May 9, 2011)

Happy Monday! I hope all you mamas had a fabulous Mother’s Day. One of my girls is under-the-weather, but I enjoyed a relaxing day at home. I even fit in some fun sewing time, just for me. Enjoy this week’s picks! Quote of the Week Nature does not hurry, yet everything is accomplished. {Lao Tzu} [...]

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Ways to Play in May

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Hello, May! Allergies aside, I’m ready for growing veggies, long walks to the park, and sunshine. Do you have any big plans for May? My idea sheet is ready to download! This month’s play ideas include fun with flowers, dinner-time doodling, and other ways to add a little spark to your everyday playtime. As usual, [...]

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Playful Picks (May 2, 2011)

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Quote of the Week The world of reality has its limits; the world of imagination is boundless. {Jean-Jacques Rousseau} Fun Activities & Projects Triptych Art Project :: angry chicken Homemade Paint Brushes & Texture Tools :: Pink and Green Mama Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Balls :: this homemade life Kids Art: Threading Mobiles :: Childhood [...]

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