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Quick and Easy AT Word Family Hat Activity

My preschooler is starting to play around with spoken words more. We are focusing on learning letters sounds and blending sounds together to make words during our short car trips. This quick and easy AT word family hat activity takes the phonemic awareness game to a phonics activity using note cards and a hat.This week the #PLAYfulPreschool team is learning with HATS! Using this theme as our inspiration, we put together this word family - learn to read activity for young children. It is best ... Read more...

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23 Easter Crafts for Kids

Crafting isn't just fun. It is also great for strengthening fine motor skills, encouraging creativity, and developing problem-solving strategies. Kids need to do crafts!These Easter Crafts can be done after-school!  Make and hang them around the house for decoration.Try to make a few. Give them as a gift this Easter season to someone you love.23 Easter Crafts for KidsPre-Made Easter Craft Kits for KidsSuper busy?Grab one of these pre-made craft kits.We thought these were super cute! They ... Read more...

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After School Activities for Kids {Week 11}

The First Day of Spring is this week!  Have you seen any signs of it in your neighborhood? Enjoy a little nature way after school with a Spring Photo Scavenger Hunt and Printable Journal .  Here are a few outdoor spring activities for you to enjoy as the weather gets a little warmer.  As spring approaches you could even consider contacting a local farmer to allow you to raise chicks in your classroom or at home?   What are you doing to welcome spring this ... Read more...

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Frog Street Splash Conference

We have something very special to announce to Early Childhood Teachers.Frog Street Press has invited us attend the SPLASH Conference in Texas this summer !!!WHAT IS SPLASH? Frog Street’s early childhood educational conference is an exceptional professional learning experience for all educators of young children. Internationally recognized keynote speakers, professional consultants, expert classroom teachers, and musicians create this outstanding professional development event. Splash ... Read more...

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Why is There a Growing Interest in STEM Programs for Kids

STEM is a word that we are hearing more and more when it come to education. Do you know what it means? Do you know why major companies are started to major efforts towards STEM? This is a sponsored post, I am a Sylvan Learning blogger,though all opinions are my own. The Growing Interest in STEMSTEM stands for Science, Technology, Engineering and Math Education. Go visit my post on Sylvan Learning Blog  that talks about why companies are putting major efforts towards STEM programs.“The U.S. ... Read more...

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8 Faith Based Easter Crafts and Activities for Kids

This collection of faith Based Easter Crafts and Activities for Kids is great for parents or Sunday School teachers. Children will have the opportunity to work on fine motor skills, crafting, and creativity with faith building activities.8 Faith Based Easter Crafts and Activities for KidsConsider hosting an Easter Party for friends.  Choose 2-3 Faith Based Easter Crafts and set supplies out for each one on different tables. Let children rotate between craft stations during the ... Read more...

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2015 Kia Sedona SXL On a Road Trip Adventure

Did someone say road trip? Imagine 3 blogging friends, the open road driving a 2015 Kia Sedona SXL! The perfect combo for a weekend road trip in luxury! Thanks to Driveshop I had the opportunity to experience a weekend getaway to find the top 10 Educational Products while testing the Kia Sedona with friends Jennifer from My Boys and Their Toys and Penny from Penniless Teacher.   I must admit I spend quite a bit of time in my vehicle with all three of my kids and my hubby. We truly ... Read more...

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Horizon Mac & Cheese, a Quick and Easy Dinner Recipe that Kids Can Make

My 8 year old LOVES cooking. You can find some of our kids in the kitchen recipes here. She is a whiz at making biscuits from scratch, juicing oranges for smoothies, and flipping pancakes. It is soooo nice to have a helper in the kitchen! This conversation is sponsored by Horizon. The opinions and text are all mine.With three little kids, my days are busy and dinner preparation is no exception! When offered the chance to create a recipe and share with you about Mac & Cheese I jumped on the ... Read more...

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Storytelling Necklace Inspired by Goodnight Moon

Learning to sound out letters is one aspect of learning to read. Remembering the details and re-telling stories is another aspect of learning to read that is just as important. Being able to remember the story, characters, and events in a story aid in reading comprehension.  This DIY Storytelling Necklace Inspired by Goodnight Moon combines creativity and story-retelling skills in an activity that your kids will love and remember.This article contains amazon affiliate links.This month, the ... Read more...

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14 Crafts and Activities with Plastic Eggs

My kids love to hide our plastic eggs in the yard and around the house. They take turns hiding and searching at least once a day in the weeks leading up to Easter.  Pretend egg hunts are just one way to re-use plastic eggs.Here is an awesome collection of fun and learning crafts and activities to make using plastic eggs.14 Crafts and Activities with Plastic EggsIf you are hoping to use your plastic eggs to work on some beginning literacy skills, here is a great Literacy Themed Plastic ... Read more...

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