Bear Theme Books and Activities to Entertain and Educate Young Children
I had the opportunity to review two recently published bear theme books. Both are fiction, but have information that educate as well. I thought the …
Continue ReadingReading Tea Leaves
You may have heard the expression, “Tempest in a teacup.” The literal way of thinking about this idiom is when an ordinary event is given much more …
Continue ReadingPuma, Cougar, Mountain Lion: Nature Encroaching Into New Areas
There is a cat with many names. Depending on where you live, it may be referred to as a: cougar, mountain lion, panther, catamount, puma (Puma …
Continue ReadingChild Activists: Making a Difference
Did you ever hear that expression, “Put your ear to the ground”? Can you hear the earth’s heartbeat? Yes, you may be a child (or still with a child’s …
Continue ReadingMusic Development: Making Music Through the Ages With Kids
Between the times your child is born and as he grows, there is a great deal that you can do to ensure optimum music development. Early music …
Continue ReadingExtracurricular Activities: How Much is Too Much?
Most kids love to engage in extracurricular activities, such as sports, music lessons, dance, scouts, to name a few. But, could your child be involved …
Continue Reading5 Crafts Made With Christmas Cards: Creative Time With Recycled Materials
It’s fun receiving holiday cards in the mail to keep in touch with family and friends. But why throw these beautiful pieces of art away at the end of …
Continue ReadingHow a STEM/STEAM Education Encourages a Love of Science
From the time your child is a baby, he or she is learning about science. From exploring and observing how bath toys sink and float to experiencing …
Continue ReadingCollage Making: Learning About This Art Technique
I recently had the opportunity to review a new book, Playing with Collage by Jeannie Baker (Candlewick Studio, October 2019). This book is the perfect …
Continue ReadingSpook-tacular Halloween Games for Parties With Children
As we near Halloween, playing games in the classroom is not only fun but also helps to foster important skills, both educational and social. Here are …
Continue ReadingToddler Sharing: Is Your Child in the MINE Stage?
Two Toddlers Sharing Do you have problems with your toddler sharing at play dates? Are you dealing with territorial battles? Problems with sharing are …
Continue ReadingInternational Peace Day: Activities for the Elementary Classroom
“No peace in the world without peace in the nation, No peace in the nation without peace in the town, No peace in the town without peace in the …
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