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Math Game with Holiday Toy Guides

Our mailboxes and newspapers have started to fill up with toy guides for the holidays. I must admit I do allow my children to take a peek at them and see what's out there. I'm always curious to see what sparks their interest in the toy guides.   Here's a fun way to make it about math too and not just the gifts. Using Holiday Toy Guides for Math Activities Before we start you might be thinking... Am I opening a can of worms by allowing your child to skim through all the toy ... Read more...

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STEAM Activities for Christmas

Reduce the stress of the holidays by connecting with your child in a meaningful way. STEAM: STEM Activities for Christmas E-book is packed with hands-on science, technology, engineering, art, and mathematics activities to help keep your children engaged. STEAM Activities for Christmas Book Amazon Affiliate links used Written by two experienced teachers (ME - Amanda Boyarshinov and Jamie Hand), STEAM, STEM Activities for Christmas has step by step instructions ... Read more...

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Quick and Easy Thanksgiving Crafts

Thanksgiving week is here!  Here are some cute and easy activities to do for Thanksgiving with your child that my blogging friends +Megan Sheakoski , +Valerie Deneen and +MaryAnne Mamasmilesblog  shared during our Thanksgiving Hangout On Air Video.  You can watch the video here to hear the bloggers share how fun and easy they are to do with your child. Quick & Easy Thanksgiving Activities for Kids The video features Thanksgiving Recipes, Crafts, Play Ideas and more! We discussed ... Read more...

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5 Year Old Gift Ideas

Turning 5 is a special year. Many children start school, begin reading, are playing sports, and have strong interests. As a former kindergarten teacher with a 5-year-old myself, I have tons of experience picking the best toys for this age group. Here is the list of my top 5 year old gift ideas. Disclosure: This post contains Amazon Associate Links. 5 Year Old Gift Ideas Getting a special gift for a five year old can be actually a lot of fun. They are now old ... Read more...

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Christmas Activities for Kids: Phonemic Awareness Busy Bag

Christmas Activities for kids can be FUN and Educational. This busy bag was made in less than 15 minutes and provided my son with a hands-on phonemic awareness activity for identifying the sounds in words. This Christmas learning activity would also work well as a literacy station in a preschool, pre-K, or kindergarten classroom. Affiliate links to products Christmas Activity Phonemic Awareness Busy Bag Elkonin boxes "help students build phonological awareness by segmenting words ... Read more...

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4 Year Old Birthday Gift Ideas

Find fun, educational, and budget-friendly birthday gift ideas for 4-year-olds in this gift guide, categorized by type, such as electronic toys, gross motor skills, pretend play, and creative exploration. Buying gifts for a four year old is so much fun! They are picking up new skills at lightening speed, are able to tell you what interests them, and are for the most part, extremely social and enjoy the company of others. When shopping for your four year old think of the toys you ... Read more...

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Advocate for Public Parks and Natural Spaces #OurLand

Many city residents do not have access to a park or natural area and the spaces that are available are disappearing - fast! As a backyard gardener and HUGE advocate for getting children outside exploring their world, I am excited to partner with Trust for Public Land on their #OurLand project, helping to share our reasons and encourage others to make use of our public outdoor spaces! This post is Sponsored by MomDot Media and The Trust for Public Land. All Opinions are 100% my own. This is ... Read more...

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Scavenger Hunt on Pinterest: Raising a Global Kid

Are you raising a Global Kid? We are so excited to announce a special Scavenger Hunt on Pinterest for YOU! Come join the fun WIN with Little Passports! There are a variety of ways to explore the world with your child to encourage them to become a Global Kid.  We've been working hard to gather resources for you on our website AND on our Pinterest Board to make it easier for you to find resources for kids to learn about the world. Pinterest Boards about the World for Kids Our ... Read more...

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Activities for Kids about the World

Finding activities for kids to learn about the world is important. Exploring the world through hands-on fun will help your child is so many ways. Here are a few tips for raising Global Kids. We love sharing different ways to teach your child about Geography and Multi-Cultural Activities. Here are some of our favorite ways to incorporate them at home. We have a few special events going on that we'd love for you to join the fun as you raise your Global Kid! Multi-Cultural Studies for ... Read more...

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STEM Books for Children

All children learn differently. Some learn through listening, seeing, or experiencing an academic topic. Most times, children learn the best with hands-on, minds-on experiences. Science, technology, engineering, and math experiences can be introduced or extended with a good book. Here is the most comprehensive STEM Books for Children list. Discloser: Amazon affiliate links used in this post.   If I've left out your favorite STEM Book, leave me a comment below and I'll add ... Read more...

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