October 2011

Follow Their Lead

This morning, my girls grabbed a tray of rocks from the top of the piano. They settled on the couch, touching the rocks and oohing and ahhing over their beauty. My mind immediately started telling me Get the rock and mineral guide off the shelf – this would be a great opportunity to talk about [...]

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Through the Lens E-Course & Giveaway

Mariah at Playful Learning is offering a photo journal e-course for kids (and grown-ups) during the month of November. My girls and I will be participating and we are so excited! Both of my girls love taking photographs, so I know we are going to have lots of fun. Here are the basic details about [...]

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Playful Picks (October 23, 2011)

Quote of the Week Be content with what you have, rejoice in the way things are. When you realize there is nothing lacking, the whole world belongs to you. {Lao Tzu} Fun Activities & Projects Literacy Learning with Maps :: Childhood 101 Spider Webs from Coffee Filters :: The Artful Parent Tissue Paper Pumpkins :: [...]

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Afternoon in Paris Party

Natalie recently celebrated her 9th birthday with a little Parisian flair. It was a sweet and simple party, filled with all kinds of crafty projects at the birthday girl’s request. Natalie’s Paris party vision included delicious treats, famous French art, a café setting, and lavender. We turned our easel into a café menu. The kids [...]

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Spooky House Pop-Up Cards

We don’t do scary around our house, but my girls do enjoy a little spooky fun this time of year. We recently spent an afternoon creating spooky house pop-up cards – it was so much fun! Come see our simple spooky house pop-up card tutorial over at Make and Takes!

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Fall Audio Books for Kids

I know I’ve said this before, but my girls are hooked on audio books! We’ve been known to pull into the garage and stay in the car just a few minutes more to finish listening to a story or the end of a chapter. I have complied a Fall Audio Book Playlist, perfect for the [...]

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Playful Picks (October 9, 2011)

Good morning! We’re settling back into our normal routine after being on vacation last week. Natalie turned 9 last Monday and we spent a few days celebrating in Disneyland. The girls tried some new rides, ate Mickey Mouse pancakes in the rain, and took a zillion pictures of the parade and Small World. Now my [...]

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Playful Picks (October 2, 2011)

Quote of the Week An early-morning walk is a blessing for the whole day. {Henry David Thoreau} Fun Activities & Projects Cornmeal Play Dough :: Little Wonders’ Days Cupcake Collage :: Laugh, Paint, Create! Oatmeal Peanut Butter Snack Squares :: How Sweet It Is Air is a Substance (experiments & art ideas) :: Living and [...]

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Ways to Play in October

Happy October! In a few days, we’ll be celebrating Natalie’s 9th birthday. Nine! Hard for this mom to believe, for sure… Ready for some fresh play inspiration? I hope you have some fun and playful times with your kids this month! My idea sheet is ready to download! This month’s play ideas include colored water, [...]

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